The Lion's Roar
Dear SJPS Families,
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Today, four of our teachers are continuing their Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level one training. Mrs. Wisniewski, our 3K teacher, has already been trained and has been teaching with this method for two years.
Mrs. Fischer 4K, Mrs. Salmins 5K, Mrs. Dew Gr. 1., and Mrs. Chudy Gr. 2 will spend the weekend learning about CGS.
CGS beliefs:
- That God and the child have a unique relationship with one another particularly before the age of six.
- That growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God.
- That children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship.
- That the child's spiritual growth is best served through tangible but indirect means.
By the 2020-2021 school year, we will have our beautiful children, 3K through 2nd grade, engaged in growing in their faith through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
One mom has said, "T
his Montessori-based program for children has given the kids something I could never be sure I was conveying: a simple, synthesized, profound involvement with the Gospel and with the liturgical life of the Church."
What a beautiful gift for us and our children!
AND many thanks to Cathy Marjamaa! In her own words, "
There are so many fruits that I see in the children and their growing awareness of what is going on in Mass along with knowing Jesus--that He is a real Person from a real place, that He is madly in love with them and is preparing a place for each of us in the life to come."
Help me spread this good news about our beautiful school! Share this with others and invite them to come and see how St. Jerome Parish School is living our mission of following Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions everyday!
God's peace and blessings,
Mary Johnson
Fr. Tom Brundage
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The Saint Andrew Christmas Novena begins on the feast of Saint Andrew on November 30th. It is a beautiful family activity that can be added to your traditions each year.
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School notes:
Is your
family
interested in being in the Christmas Parade with SJPS in Oconomowoc on December 7th?
Please contact Laura in the school office by
Tuesday, November 26th.
We will participate if enough families decide to walk. Due to it being an evening event, we ask that parents accompany children in the parade.
Please be reminded there is no school 11/27 through Dec.2.
- Interested in joining Glee Club? Mrs. Muehlbauer will begin a session on December 6 for students in grades 6, 7 & 8. Click here for more information and to download a registration form
- Begin your application today to sign up your children who do not attend SJPS for 3K- grade 8! Here is the link to the application for 1920/21 school year.
- Chili Supper- We are looking for additional people to help with this event! Please contact the school office. We would hate to see this event stop!
- Do you like to ski or snowboard? Sign up with information on this flyer. Here is the new flyer. This is an opportunity for a discount, not sponsored by SJPS.
