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Good Shepherd (18mos-4yrs), Pre-K, Kindergarten: Sunday, 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - 12 noon August - April (Calendar)
Kindergarten: Sunday, 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. August - April
Elementary, grades 1-5: Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. August - April (Calendar)
Junior High Youth Group:  Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. August - April (Calendar)
High School Youth Group:  Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. August - May (Calendar)
Adult Education:  Check bulletin or Parish Office for Adult Education opportunities

Catechesis of the Good Shephard is based in Sacred Scripture and Liturgy and will follow the educational principles and philosophy of Maria Montessori and open to children ages 18 mos to 4 years. Once the childre are given a lesson on a certain leiturgical theme, the accompanying material will remain available to them so that they are free to continue their reflection on that lesson whenever they choose

Pre-K and Kindergartenis intruduced to age-appropriate lessons, stories, games, crafts, and music to help children explore God's gifts of creation, family, church, and tradition.

Elementary Education consits of age-appropriate lessons in exploring God's gifts, traditions, sacraments, and teachings.

Level I Certification Classes are weekly certification classes to assist in the professional development of our catechists.  However, information presented including Sacraments, Morality, and Church Teachings are beneficial to any adult interested in life-long learning.

Scripture Classes: St. Rita's Fellowship of Catholic Men meets on Saturday mornings. The Women's Scripture class meets Wednesday mornings at 9am and 7pm. Child care is provided at the 7pm meeting.

Adult Discussions take place periodically, also.  We focus on a wide variety of topics concerning the 21st Century Catholic