Child Formation

 

Faith Formation

Welcome! We would love to partner with you and your family in this journey of faith, and believe that faith formation is central to that journey. We are off during Summer 2023, but will resume formation offerings in the Fall. You can find those offerings below.

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Nursery: (Ages 0-3)

The Cathedral House | Open Sunday Mornings

The Cathedral nursery, located on the main floor of the Cathedral House, is open and available to parents and children as a quiet place, a play place, and a changing station.

Growing in our Worship: (Age 3 - Grade 2)

Meets on the Main Floor of The Cathedral House from 9:15 - 10:15 am on Sundays

‘Growing in our Worship,’ or GIOW, is a Montessori and liturgically based curriculum. In GIOW, children are invited into a sacred and holy time of listening, praying, reflecting, and singing with other children their age and two adults from the congregation. Each class session includes a liturgy patterned after the one used in our Church service, and reading and reflecting on a Bible Story from 'The Jesus Storybook Bible.

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Storymakers (Grades 3 - 6)

Meets on the Main Floor of The Cathedral House from 9:15 - 10:15 am on Sundays

'Storymakers' is a rich, imaginative curriculum that equips families and children to share in God’s story through zines, storytelling, and art. During Winter and Spring of 2023, our series focus will be on ‘The Exodus,’ exploring the story of Moses and the great escape from Egypt.

 

A Snapshot: Children’s Formation Programs at CSJ

 

Diocesan Summer Camp

Third through Nineth Grade

The Diocese of Northern Indiana Summer Camp is held each June at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Ind. on the shores of Lake Waubee. Each year the planning team designs a special curriculum centered around a theme intertwining Biblical teachings and modern day experiences.