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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
About
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based method of spiritual formation for children. Within a specially prepared space for children called an atrium, this approach invites both children and adults to encounter Christ in Scripture and liturgy.
Using a format that is both retreat-like and informative, this Level I course provides the theological and pedagogical foundations for work with 3-6-year-old children. Participants who complete this course will receive a certificate from CGSUSA.
Courses often fill and have a waitlist. Register early to secure your spot!
Two-week format:
August 16-21, 2026
August 15-20, 2027
Cost: $300 each year for participants, $100 each year for auditors
St. Ambrose Academy
31 Empire Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14609
Part One
August 16 2026 - August 21 2026
Sunday, August 16th, 2026: 1:00pm to 6:00 pm
Monday - Friday, August 17-21st, 2026: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Instruction Material
The Religious Potential of the Child by Sofia Cavalletti;
The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey, Revised and Updated;
Nurturing the Whole Child by Gianna Gobbi
Peace of Christ Parish
Strategic Plan - June 2025
The Strategic Planning Team was created to help prepare POC to address these future opportunities and challenges. Over the past few months the Strategic Planning Team has worked to review and reflect on the feedback parishioners shared regarding our parish life. The feedback was organized into six focus areas or goals (depicted in the image below):
While this may sound a lot of work to take on, it is important to remember a few things when thinking about these areas of focus. The first is that our parish already has people and programs working within these focus areas so our preparations have already begun (and in some cases are already well established). The second is that we are living in a time where needs and directions can change quickly. Thus, being proactive is critical. The next step is to align volunteers to make existing and new programs successful.
Parish Strategic Planning Team
Sr Beth LeValley, [email protected]
Amanda Brylinski, [email protected]
Vernon Connors, [email protected]
Dan Dwyer, [email protected]
Tom Flaherty, [email protected]
Karen Francati, [email protected]
Steven Michalkow, [email protected]
Anthony Nozzi, [email protected]
Click here to download the Pentecost Letter to the Parish regarding the Strategic Plan.
Loving Christ, Loving Others
Mass Times
Holy Day Mass Schedule:
6:30 AM , St. James Church
12:10 PM, St. Ambrose Church
7:00 PM, St. John the Evangelist Church
- First Fridays- St. Ambrose Church 11 AM - 12 PM
- Perpetual Adoration Chapel, 123 Whittington Road, Rochester, NY 14609, Click HERE for more details.
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Perpetual Adoration
Join us for Perpetual Adoration at the former St. James' Convent Chapel (123 Whittington Road, Irondequiot, NY 14609)!
To sign up for a time slot or to be added to our substitute list, complete our online form, contact the parish office at 585-288-5000, or email [email protected].
