Registration is now open for youth faith formation! Registration, calendars, and messages will all be done through ParishStaq. If you haven’t already signed up for ParishStaq, please set up your account now or contact the parish office for assistance. The registration fee for all Youth Faith Formation programs is $50 per child or $100 per family. If your family is facing financial hardship, please contact the parish office for other options. Classes will begin in September.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for children ages 3-12 
For 6th graders, CGS fulfills the faith formation requirement for Confirmation Year 1. If your child is entering 1st grade and would like to receive First Communion in 2nd grade, we encourage you to sign up for CGS for religious education. See below for more information.

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First Sacraments for children 7 and up (2nd grade and up) 
First Sacrament classes prepare children to receive their First Reconciliation and First Communion. Mandatory parent meeting will be Wednesday, September 10 in St. Rose Church at 5:45pm in English and 7:00pm in Spanish. 

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Youth Group for teens 11-18 (6th-12th grade) 
Youth Group provides a friendly place for teens to learn about their faith and help the community through service projects during the school year. Youth group can fulfill the year of faith formation for Year 1 Confirmation students.  

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2-year Confirmation for teens 11-18 (6th-12th grade) 
First year of Confirmation Prep customarily begins in 6th grade, and consists of faith formation through a Catholic school, parish program, or other approved program. The second year consists of both faith formation and confirmation prep classes. Confirmation Mass will be in Spring/Summer 2026, with an official date to be announced soon. There will be mandatory meeting on Wednesday, September 17 for parents of youth in Confirmation Year 1 or 2. Meeting will be at the St. Rose Parish Center at 5:45pm in English and 7:00pm in Spanish. 

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Quinceañera 
If your daughter is planning to have a quinceañera in the coming year, participation in Youth Group and Confirmation is required.

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OCIC
If your child (aged 7+) is not baptized or baptized in another religion, we invite you to sign up for Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC). OCIC will begin in late September, with an official schedule to be announced soon. 

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Volunteers
All faith formation programs need additional adult volunteers to achieve the appropriate child-to-adult ratios established by the Archdiocese. Volunteers must complete Safe Environment training and pass a background check by the first session. Prior experience is not required, and training will be provided.
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More info about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Our parish offers a Montessori styled faith formation called Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) for children ages 3- 12 years old. CGS sessions are filled with meditation on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Liturgy. The Holy Spirit is the “Teacher” while the Catechists and Assistants guide children into works and materials made for their hands as well as their minds so they ponder the mysteries of the Catholic Christian Faith with both body and soul.

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Most of our sessions are held at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso where we prepare the rooms (Atrium) that are age appropriate for children attending each session. CGS sessions are approximately 2 hours long even for the youngest of children.

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•Level 1 for ages 3-6 (Preschool - Kindergarten)
•Level 2 for ages 6- 9 (1st - 3rd Grade)
•Level 3 for ages 9 - 12 (4th - 6th Grade)
•First Reconciliation and First Communion preparations for children ages 7+ who attended CGS last year and are also attending this year
 
How can parishioners help?
We have a need for CGS Assistants and a few gently used items. As always, please keep our parish children, families, and Catechists in your prayers throughout the year. 

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CGS Assistants (minimum seven adults needed)
CGS Assistants volunteer approximately two hours per week and have a main focus to help maintain an atmosphere of peace in the presence of the Lord. They assist the children and the Catechists by reading scripture to children, lighting and monitoring usage of candles, helping children access supplies, and taking notes for Catechist if requested. 

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CGS Substitute Assistants (minimum three adults needed)
CGS Substitute Assistants assist when our primary assistant is not available for a given CGS session and perform the same duties as the primary CGS Assistant.​

 

Requested donations for CGS
•Area rugs:
   •4 Small (2x3) 
   •2 Medium (4x6)
   •2 Large (5x7 or 6x9) 
•4 Short (2-3 shelves) book shelves - wooden or wood veneer (no plastic)

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Contact Theresa Galvez at Theresa@strose-longview.org if you can help.