Christian formation is very important to us at The Redeemer. We offer an extensive Christian Formation program for all ages. Click on the grade listings here for information on the program for that age group.

Child Care

INFANTS THROUGH 2 YRS. OLD
Nursery
2nd Floor, Parish House
8:30 am – 11:30 pm

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Level I
3 YRS. OLD THROUGH GRADE K
Level I Atrium, 2nd Floor, Parish House
Sunday, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to learning built on the principle that the child desires to draw near to God and aimed at developing the religious potential present in every child. Children and teachers (“catechists”) meet in the Atrium for lessons rooted in the Bible and the liturgy of the church and work with related materials.
Catechists: Nadia Jannetta, Monica Lind

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Level II
GRADES 1 THROUGH 3
Level II Atrium, 2nd Floor, Parish House
Sunday, 10:15 – 11 am
Level II embraces the principles described in Level I and yet is developmentally age appropriate. Older children explore their individual relationships with God, family, friends and the local and global community and the basic theme of covenant as lived in the liturgy and reflected in the Bible. Lessons are enhanced through work with related materials.
Catechists: Anna Gerrity, Karen Nagel

All Things New

GRADES 4, 5 and 6
Room 206, 2nd floor Parish House
Sunday, 10:15 – 11 am
Bridging the gap between Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Journey to Adulthood, this Episcopal curriculum welcomes our children on their unique spiritual journeys. It integrates best-loved Bible stories with Episcopal liturgy and tradition. The year is divided into thematic units: Old Testament stories, New Testament stories, and stories of the church. During Advent this group presents a Sunday morning in-house Christmas pageant for the Redeemer community.
Teachers: Stephen LoCastro, John Wallingford

Rite 13

GRADES 7 and 8
Basement Room 5, Parish House
Sunday, 10:15 – 11 am
The second year of the Journey to Adulthood program recognizes the creative potential of these young people, build community and create a safe haven to explore God’s call in our lives. Grounded in scripture, liturgy and Episcopal church tradition, sessions focus on four areas of human development: self, society, sexuality and spirituality. In the year that they turn 13, students participate in a Rite 13 liturgy. Occasional afternoon or evening activities are also planned.
Leaders: Barri Alexander, Kate Brown, Peter Cooke,
Richard Aldridge

J2A

GRADES 9 and 10
Basement Room 6, Parish House
Sunday, 10:15 – 11 am
J2A takes seriously the need to deal with what is real for youth and to invite and honor their questions and doubts. Like Rite 13 sessions are grounded in scripture, liturgy and Episcopal church tradition and cover the topics of self, society, sexuality and spirituality. In fall 2005 the focus is sexuality, and in the second half of the year, spirituality. J2A’ers participate in service projects and skills training and plan and take part in a pilgrimage. J2A is considered an important stepping-stone along the road to confirmation.
Leaders: Katie Binnion, John LeBoeuf, Bill Susskind

Young Adults at Redeemer (YAR)

GRADES 11 and 12
Basement Room 1-2-3, Parish House
Sunday 6-7:30 pm
YAR offers an opportunity for older high school youth to explore and deepen their relationship with God and each other. On Sunday mornings youth in this age group are invited to join the Adult Forum or serve as assistants in the Church School.

Confirmation

The next date for confirmation will be Sunday, March 2. All students in J2A (9th & 10th grade) and above will be eligible for confirmation. For more information, see Barbara Billings.