Children's Discipleship

Welcome to St. George's!

Our Children’s Discipleship program is called The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and it is offered each Sunday from 10:05-11:05 a.m. during our program year (see Calendar and Seasonal Events). The program year for 2011-12 begins on August 28, 2011 and ends May 13, 2012.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based Christian formation program. Each classroom (atrium) is facilitated by a trained teacher (Catechist).

A bi-monthly email is sent to parents so that they will be aware of upcoming presentations your child/ren will be receiving as well as to remind parents of special events. For a listing of these presentations, see The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. If you are not receiving this monthly email and would like to, contact Elizabeth.Nash@stgeorgesnashville.org.

Announcements

Our New Family Newsletter

You may pick up a copy of our new Family Dischipeship newsletter in the narthex! Sign up to receive them via email or snail mail by contacting elizabeth.nash@stgeorgesnashville.org.

Wish your whole family could be involved in worship?

Wish no longer! Beginning this fall, families will have the opportunity to carry forward and present the elements of wine and bread to the altar rail at the offertory. It's easy, and the whole family, including young children, may participate. If interested, please contact the Rev. Marcia King.

New to The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?

Are you a parent of a rising 3-year-old or an older child who has never participated in our children’s discipleship program? Joanna Williams, Director of Children’s Discipleship, would be happy to share important information about your child’s Sunday morning experience, and answer any questions you may have. Contact her at joanna.williams@stgeorgesnashville.org or 385-2150.

Children are assigned to an atrium by grade:

Our Pre-School/Kindergarten atria include children who are 3 years of age (by 9/1/11),through Kindergarten.

Anne Price and Amy Lutz will be our catechists in Room 115

David Maddux and Audra Lewis will be our catechists in Room 116

Patsy Curry and Susalee Spruill will be our catechists in Room 217.

Our First Grade atrium catechist will be Pam Palmer in Room 119.

Our Second Grade atrium catechist will be Elizabeth Nash in Room 117 .

Our Third Grade atrium catechist will be Lynn Ragland in Room 118.

Our Fourth Grade atrium catechist will be Kathryn Harlan in Room 216.

Our Fifth Grade atrium catechist will be Joanna Williams in Room 138.

Register Your Child/ren

To register your child/ren for The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, use the online form at Registration. Parent volunteers are always needed; you may elect to help in an atrium or to organize special events or to make materials on the Registration Form as well.

Safeguarding God's Children

The Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee and St. George's Church have agreed to implement a safety procedure called Safteguarding God's Children regarding the prevention of sexual misconduct and sexual abuse. The policies and procedures are outlined here.

Meet the Children's Discipleship Staff

St. George's Episcopal Church