Children, Youth & Family Ministry
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Share the Joy of Growing in God
Newman offers groups for Parents and Children (ages 3-18) so that the entire family can share the joy of growing in God together!
Newman assists parents and their children of all ages to experience God together. As parents and a parish community, we are guided by the spiritual values of childhood and adolescence — the contemplation and enjoyment of God and the desire to make a complete gift of oneself in the home, in the church, and in the world.
NEWMAN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is the Montessori method applied to religious education. It is a common religious experience involving children and adults in which the religious values of childhood, primarily those values of contemplation and enjoyment of God, are predominant. This experience is shared in a place particularly prepared for the religious life of children called the atrium in which the tangible materials become an aid to the child’s prayer.
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY):
Level I (Age 2 through Kindergarten)
Level II (1st and 2nd Grade)CLASSROOM-STYLE CHILDREN'S GROUPS (UPPER ELEMENTARY, 3RD TO 5TH GRADE): Join our talented group of UNC Student Catechists each week for an interactive, faith-filled learning environment as we discover what it means to be a young disciple
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION (2ND GRADE/OLDER): In addition to participating in weekly Catechesis, children and parents will share in prep sessions outside of their weekly group. This will include a Parent Orientation in January, and four weekday night sessions during Lent. Registration will take place in following Parent Orientation.
NEWMAN YOUTH MINISTRY
MIDDLE SCHOOL (6TH TO 8TH GRADE): Join our faith-filled group of UNC Student Catechists each week this fall for an interactive, supportive community of middle-school friends growing in relationship with God.
HIGH SCHOOL SMALL FAITH GROUPS (9TH TO 12TH GRADE): Join our faith-filled group of UNC Student Catechists each week this fall for our High School Small Faith Groups (SFG)! This is a group of 6-10 students who will meet together all year long with their Catechists to grow in friendship and faith together.
CONFIRMATION (10TH GRADE/OLDER): In addition to participating in a weekly group for two or more years (9th & 10th grade), High School teens participate in Confirmation prep sessions which include a Parent Orientation in Januaryl and four to five prep sessions during Lent. Registration will take place following Parent Orientation.
WEEKLY PARENT SMALL FAITH GROUPS: Join other parents who meet each week while your children are at Catechesis. It’s a laid-back time to catch up with one another over coffee, read the Sunday Gospel together, talk about life, and pray for one another. For more information, contact bjbrown@uncnewman.org.