CGS Family Update
Living CGS values in the Domestic Church
Welcome!
Happy Feast of St. Joseph! This is a newsletter that will go out each Thursday to all weekday CGS families during the time Atrium is suspended. Now that we are not meeting, It is my primary goal to offer parents ways to listen and respond to God in your family. It will have ideas for parents, catechists, assistants and children to live out your faith at home in the Domestic Church. Do you have an idea to share? Call me or email me. My phone number is (360) 789-2194.
Make sure you are Connected -- SMPConnect Login
SMPConnect is the parish communication platform. It will enable us all to be in better communication during the suspension of ministry. Please take a moment to get your login if you have not already done so by clicking this link.
Setting up a Prayer Corner at Home
This article suggests ways to set up a prayer space at home.
Making Prayer Cards
Making prayer cards is a great activity to do with kids and expands your options for a prayer table.
CGS Podcast Essential -- Do not miss this!
All of these podcasts are of interest, but I urge parents to listen to the most recent podcast, with beautiful thoughts on praying with children in these times. This will uplift you and invite you into a new prayer relationship with your child.
How to Pray with Your Child
Have you established a daily prayer habit with your child? If not, this is a good time to start! This article has some ideas.
Calming Anxiety Relating to COVID-19 and the Church
This article talks about talking to kids about the changes in worship caused by COVID-19.
Level I Song of the Week
Lord Jesus Come: This is a song we often sing after the child has prepared the model altar.
Level II Song of the Week
You are the Vine: We sing this with the word "remaining" instead of "abiding" to be consistent with the New American Bible tradition.
Level III Song of the Week
L'chi Lach is a beautiful song about God's call to Abram...and all of us.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Saint Michael Parish
Email: mtrotter@saintmichaelparish.org
Website: saintmichaelparish.org
Phone: (360) 789-2194