a lasting Faith Formation
The St. Maria Goretti Religious Education Program (PREP) seeks to plant seed on rich soil for building a strong relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ, and a foundation in faith that will last a lifetime. All children in our programs learn in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We offer several opportunities to meet the needs of our parish families.
a lasting Faith Formation
The St. Maria Goretti Religious Education Program (PREP) seeks to plant seed on rich soil for building a strong relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ, and a foundation in faith that will last a lifetime. All children in our programs learn in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We offer several opportunities to meet the needs of our parish families.
2025-2026 PREP Registration is Open
New PREP Families, returning CGS (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) Level II & Level III Families can now register through Parish Giving for the 2025-2026 school year.
Registration is available in English and Vietnamese. Please note: All registrations must be made through Parish Giving. There are NO paper registration forms available.
2025-2026 PREP Registration is Open
New PREP Families, returning CGS (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) Level II & Level III Families can now register through Parish Giving for the 2025-2026 school year.
Registration is available in English and Vietnamese. Please note: All registrations must be made through Parish Giving. There are NO paper registration forms available.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Traditional
Weekly | in-person
sundays
For children in PREP level 1-7
SESSION: 10:45AM-12:15PM
CURRICULUM:
Grades 1-2: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Model
Grades 3-5: Our Sunday Visitor, Alive in Christ
Grades 6-7: Rotating Confirmation series
Traditional
Weekly | in-person
sundays
For children in PREP level 1-7
SESSION: 10:45AM-12:15PM
CURRICULUM:
Grades 1-2: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Model
Grades 3-5: Our Sunday Visitor, Alive in Christ
Grades 6-7: Rotating Confirmation series
home based
Self-paced | at Home | Parent-led
Available for children in PREP level 3-5
DESCRIPTION: The home based PREP program invites the parent to be the primary catechist, following the appropriate curriculum provided by the CRE
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must participate in 3 online meetings with the CRE
- Must complete 2 at-home assessments administered by the parent
- Parents & children will attend all required PREP events and liturgies
- Parents & children must attend ALL meetings, retreats, practices for sacraments their children will receive that year
- The parental catechist will work towards achieving his/her Catechetical Certificate through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia within the first two years of participating in Homebased PREP
CURRICULUM: Our Sunday Visitor, Alive in Christ
home based
Self-paced | at Home | Parent-led
Available for children in PREP level 3-5
DESCRIPTION: The home based PREP program invites the parent to be the primary catechist, following the appropriate curriculum provided by the CRE
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must participate in 3 online meetings with the CRE
- Must complete 2 at-home assessments administered by the parent
- Parents & children will attend all required PREP events and liturgies
- Parents & children must attend ALL meetings, retreats, practices for sacraments their children will receive that year
- The parental catechist will work towards achieving his/her Catechetical Certificate through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia within the first two years of participating in Home Based PREP
CURRICULUM: Our Sunday Visitor, Alive in Christ
ADAPTIVE
SUNdAYS | BI-WeEKLY | IN-PERSON
Available for children in PREP level 1-7 with diverse learning needs
SESSION: 10:45AM-11:30AM
DESCRIPTION: The adaptive PREP program is a multi-age class specially designed for children in grades 1-7 with diverse learning needs, neurodiversity, or various movement circumstances. Parents are required to attend each session with their child(ren)
CURRICULUM INCLUDES: crafting, songs, movement & sharing to showcase the love of Christ
For more information regarding our Adaptive program, contact Mrs. Michele Haytko at michele.haytko@gmail.com
ADAPTIVE
SUNdAYS | BI-WeEKLY | IN-PERSON
Available for children in PREP level 1-7 with diverse learning needs
SESSION: 10:45AM-11:30AM
DESCRIPTION: The adaptive PREP program is a multi-age class specially designed for children in grades 1-7 with diverse learning needs, neurodiversity, or various movement circumstances. Parents are required to attend each session with their child(ren)
CURRICULUM INCLUDES: crafting, songs, movement & sharing to showcase the love of Christ
For more information regarding our Adaptive program, contact Mrs. Michele Haytko at michele.haytko@gmail.com
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
This Montessori-based model of religious education is designed to nurture a child’s relationship with Christ
Through a deep engagement with Scripture and the liturgy in a carefully crafted environment, known as the “Atrium”, children come to know and love their Catholic faith
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
This Montessori-based model of religious education is designed to nurture a child’s relationship with Christ
Through a deep engagement with Scripture and the liturgy in a carefully crafted environment, known as the “Atrium”, children come to know and love their Catholic faith
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Contact our team for any questions about our PREP program so we can best support your child in their faith journey
Robin McLaughlin
Coordinator of Religious Education
robin.mclaughlin@stmariagoretti.net
Jo Ann Prahler
Admin. Asst. of Religious Education
joann.prahler@stmariagoretti.net
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Contact our team for any questions about our PREP program so we can best support your child in their faith journey
Robin McLaughlin
Coordinator of Religious Education
robin.mclaughlin@stmariagoretti.net
Jo Ann Prahler
Admin. Asst. of Religious Education
joann.prahler@stmariagoretti.net
