For Kids & Youth
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)CGS is a hands on approach to teaching the Catholic faith where the children are provided a space where they can develop a personal relationship with Jesus while exploring the beauty and mystery of our Faith through specially crafted materials, Montessori methods of instruction, and a silent environment.
Classes are available once during the school week for St. Gregory's preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders. It is also available on Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:45 am for pre-k through 5rd grade.
Volunteers: We're looking for assistants for each of our school day classes on Tuesday/Thursday from 8-10:15am and Wednesday/Friday from 8-9am. If you are able to help please contact the church office.
CGS sessions on Sunday Mornings for children who do not attend St. Gregory's School starting in September each year.Take a look at the CGS Video by clicking the LINK below.View the CGS Trifold by clicking the LINK below.
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Link below to CGS Trifold (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd)
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Children's Sunday School 2024-2025Ages 3 -Fifth Grade
Who? Children ages 3 years old-5th grade who DO NOT attend St. Gregory’s School
What? Sunday School When?: Starting Sunday, September 8th, 9:15-10:45 a.m. (Drop off in Parish Hall)
How Much?: No cost—$10 donation suggested to help cover materials.All children are welcome and encouraged to come!
Please register your child/children below or with a paper form (turn into parish office). If you have any questions please contact Cathy Handlos at [email protected] -
Sunday School Time and Dates 9:15am-10:45am
Content in the atrium will be grade specific. Parents will get an outline of topics covered.
2024 Fall Dates:
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 152025 Spring Dates:January 12, 19, 26February 2, 9, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23April 6, 13May 4, 13
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TImes: 9:15 to 10:45am
At 9:15, children are to be escorted to the parish hall where parents will sign them in.
From there, they will be taken to the age appropriate atrium by the Catechist.
Parents may pick up their children from the parish hall at 10:45.
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EPIC Classes for School Year 2024-2025
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Register for EPIC
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EPIC
Everything Possible In Christ
This motto is at the heart of our Youth Ministry Program.
St. Gregory's EPIC programming is focused on bringing together our middle aged school students to grow in faith and love of God.
All 4th-8th graders are welcome, even those not members of St. Gregory's Parish.
EPIC will be from 9:15 to 10:45am on the Sundays listed below. Each Youth Group meeting usually includes snacks/breakfast, a game or activity, and Bible study.
Meeting Dates - 2024 - 2025 School Year- Meeting Dates
- August 25
- September 8, 22*
- October 6, 20*
- November 3, 17*
- December 8 Date Change, Dec 15*
- January 12
- February 9, 23*
- March 2, 16*, 23
- April 6, 13
Please note:
* = Youth Mass (students can, and are encouraged, to participate in Mass roles at the 11am Mass)
Current 6th/7th graders will begin Confirmation lessons in January during this time. - Meeting Dates
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High School Youth Group 2024-2025
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
CGS is a hands on approach to teaching the Catholic faith where the children are provided a space where they can develop a personal relationship with Jesus while exploring the beauty and mystery of our Faith through specially crafted materials, Montessori methods of instruction, and a silent environment.
Classes are available once during the school week for St. Gregory's preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders. It is also available on Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:45 am for pre-k through 5rd grade.
Volunteers: We're looking for assistants for each of our school day classes on Tuesday/Thursday from 8-10:15am and Wednesday/Friday from 8-9am. If you are able to help please contact the church office.
CGS starts in September on Sunday Mornings for children who do not attend St. Gregory's School.
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Leaders: Jenni Jordan and Betsy NielsonEPIC
Volunteers: Lots of volunteers are needed for this program. Volunteers are needed to help with snacks, set up, to clean up, and to assist with faith-building activities.Adult volunteers are also needed to be drivers/chaperones during events like roller skating, the ½ Lock-in, and the Red Barn Dance.
More Epic Information
Registration is happening now!
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Leaders: Michael and jamie Casteel
St. Gregory’s comprehensive program is youth driven with an emphasis on creating an environment in which high school students can deepen their faith and build community. The program also strives to provide the participants with a sense of belonging within their faith community. Therefore St. Gregory’s parish not only offers a multitude of programs that focus on meeting the spiritual, service, and social needs of those in high school, but also create opportunities for them to become integrated and active parish members.
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to assist with youth group activities held during the bi-weekly youth group night. In addition, volunteer drivers/chaperones are needed for out-of-town events such as the National Catholic Youth Conference, the Kansas City Youth Conference, and mission trips.
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Leader: Cathy Hall
The year a student is confirmed is an important time for the student, both socially and spiritually.
In our diocese, 9th grade students are confirmed although if an older high school student missed the sacrament in a previous year, they are also welcome to enroll. Candidates for Confirmation must register with the Director of Religious Education in August.
The Confirmation Ceremony dates are chosen one and a half years in advance by the diocese and presided over the bishop. St. Gregory’s annual Confirmation preparation program begins six months prior to the Confirmation Ceremony date.
Meetings: Classes usually begin in January – which is normally nine months before the Confirmation date. The classes are generally held on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Parish Hall. Other scheduled activities such as retreats, service projects, and reconciliation services complete the program.
Parents: Parents are a crucial part of the confirmation process. More than any class the parents’ example and testimony will determine the faith of their child. Parents are challenged to step up in their faith to lead there teen closer to God.
More about Confirmation
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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CGS is a hands on approach to teaching the Catholic faith where the catechist main job is to lead the child to God and allow them to rest there.
This is done by:
- Using hands on activities that the students can do by
themselves - Creating a quiet and prayerful environment
- Teaching Lessons individually or in small groups
- Allowing kids to use their natural sense of wonder
CGS is taught in the Montessori Method and is currently offered for children grades pre-k through 5th. Classes are taught during the school week at St. Gregory Barbarigo School and for non SGB school children on Sundays. If you are interested, please contact the church office.
- Using hands on activities that the students can do by
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EPIC for Middle School
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Meeting Dates - 2024 - 2025 School Year
- August 25
- September 8, 22*
- October 6, 20*
- November 3, 17*
- December 1, 15*
- January 12
- February 9, 23*
- March 2, 16*, 23
- April 6, 13
* = Youth Mass (students can, and are encouraged, to participate in Mass roles at the 11am Mass)(For the most accurate info, make sure you are registered on Flocknote to receive text & email alerts.)
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EPIC
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High School Youth Program
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Youth Group gatherings are usually held on Sunday Mornings or Sunday evenings.
Follow St. Gregory's Youth Group on social media to receive updates and posts:
Instagram: stgregorysyouthgroup
Facebook: Gregory Barbarigo
Twitter: @stgregorysyouth
Join "High School Youth" on St. Gregory Barbarigo Flocknote to receive all messages and notifications.
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Confirmation
Forms and 2024 Calendar for High School Students below-
ConfirmationDynamic Catholic's, Decision Point, is the curriculum used for Confirmation preparation. This program is the most used Confirmation program in the United States and "it teaches and inspires teens to respond to God's grace as well as having conversations about the genius of Catholicism." You can check out this program online at
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation.html
Join Confirmation on St. Gregory Barbarigo Flocknote to receive all messages and notifications.
(Make sure you are registered on Flocknote to receive text & email alerts.)
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Confirmation Forms for Students, Parents, and Sponsors
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2024 St. Gregory Confirmation Schedule
for High School Students-
Class time is 6-7:30 Sunday evenings.
January 28 Lesson 1 Why am I here? (An introduction to Chosen)
Registration Info due
Baptismal Certificate, Student Registration,
Communication Release
February 4 Lesson 2 What makes me Happy(Discovering God as the Source)
February 11 NO CLASS Super Bowl- Go Chiefs!!!
At home lesson- Lesson 20 What would Jesus do?
(The Beatitudes as a Path to true happiness)
February 18 Lesson 3 What’s your story God? (A look at salvation history)
Lesson 4 How do I know God is real? Understanding Divine Revelation)
February 25 Lesson 5 Who is Jesus? (The person & mission of Christ)
March 3 Lesson 6 Why be Catholic? (Discovering the Church Jesus founded)
Lesson 7 Where am I going? (A look at the last 4 things)
March 10 Lesson 8 How do I get there? (The power & purpose of the sacraments)
Lesson 9 When did I get there? (Baptism, your initiation into God’s family)
March 17 Lesson 10 Why tell my sins to a priest?(The healing power of confession)
Lesson 11 How does God help when it hurts? (Annointing of the Sick & redemptive suffering)
March 24 Lesson 12 Who is the Holy Spirit? (Meeting the 3rd Person of the Trinity)
Lesson 13 What does the Holy Spirit do for me?(Gifts for the journey)
March 31 NO CLASS— Easter
April 7 Lesson 14 Why have I been chosen? (Sealed & sent in confirmation)
April 14 Lesson 15 Why do I have to go to Mass? (Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist)
April 21 Lesson16 What does it mean to say “I do”?(Marriage a sign of God’s love)
Lesson 17 Who is calling? (Holy Orders & vocational discernment)
Sponsor Information Due
April 28 Lesson 18 Are you talking to me? (Getting to know God through prayer)May 5 Sacraments-Fr. Albert(tentative based on schedule)
SUMMER BREAK
May at home lesson
Lesson 19 Who is Mary? (Meeting the Mother of God-and your Heavenly Family)
August 25 Lesson 21 Do I have what it takes? (Building virtue-your spiritual workout)
Sept.1 NO CLASS–Labor Day weekend
Sept. 8 Lesson 22 Why wait? (God’s Plan for Love & Sex)
Saint Name Due
Sept. 15 Lesson 23 How do I build the Kingdom? (Saying yes to the mission of Christ & His Church)
Sept. 22 Lesson 24 Where do I go from here? (The journey continues)
Sept. 29 Fr. Albert talk TBA
Oct. 6 TBA
Oct. 12 Reconciliation Service & Rehearsal 7pm(tentative date & time)
Oct. 13 Confirmation Mass - early afternoon. Waiting on details from the Bishop's office.
Sponsors attend Mass with candidates.
More information to come as date gets closer.Class time is 6-7:30 Sunday evenings.
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