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The Atrium

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A process of faith formation for children 3-6 years old incorporating Sacramental preparation in a Montessori framework. Sessions are held in the Atrium building situated between Sacred Heart Church and Casey Hall, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters. There is a small charge for each session to cover the costs of the resources.  Sessions are conducted for 90 minutes, and your child attends one session per week during the school term.

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  • ​Atrium Information and Enrolment
  • Faith Formation for Young Children
  • Atrium photo gallery
  • Interested in working in the Atrium?

Sessions are held in the Atrium building situated between Sacred Heart Church and Casey Hall, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.
Enquiries for days and times of sessions contact:  Parish Office: (07) 5572 5433 or atrium.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au

There is a small charge for each session to cover the costs of the resources.  Sessions are conducted for 90 minutes, 
and your child attends one session per week during the school term.

Philosophy of the Catechesis
We believe there is a deep bond between God and the child which produces in the child the desire to draw nearer to God.  In the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd we provide a sacred space called an atrium where children explore the wonder of God and develop a personal relationship with God.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a process of Christian faith formation for children aged 3 to 12 years, where the children can form an authentic relationship with God that will last a life time.
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The Catechesis is grounded in scriptural, liturgical and prayerful study framed by Maria Montessori’s principles and philosophy of education.
This process allows the children to hear the Gospel through the use of sensorial materials. The children are free to work with these materials that represent essential moments of the Christian message.
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2014 Newsletters
  • Newsletter Easter 2014
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  • Newsletter Lent 2016
  • Article from Green Pastures
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  • News 10th April
  • Newsletter Growing Time
  • Newsletter Advent 2016 
  • Newsletter Christmas 2016
Remembering Our Origins - CGS
A reflection by Angela Williams after attending the conference  for the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, held in Phoenix, Arizona USA

CHURCH LOCATIONS

St Vincent's Church
40 Hamilton Avenue,
Surfers Paradise

Stella Maris Church
268 Hedges Avenue,
​Broadbeach
Sacred Heart Church
50 Fairway Drive,
​Clear Island Waters

Contact Us

Parish Office:
50 Fairway Drive,
Clear Island Waters  Q  4226

Phone:  07 5572 5433
Fax:  07 5572 5262
​Email:  surfers@bne.catholic.net.au

​Parish Priest:  
​Fr Peter Dillon

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  • HOME
  • Churches
  • About Us
    • History
    • Parish Personnel
    • Parish Pastoral Plan
    • Finances
    • Facilities/Services
    • Parish Library
    • Schools & Colleges
    • History of Sacred Heart Church
    • History of Stella Maris Church
  • Mass Times
  • Sacraments
    • Sacraments in our Parish
    • Baptism
    • Sacramental Program
    • Marriage
  • Groups & Ministries
    • Ministries
    • Children
    • Youth & Young Adults
    • The Atrium
    • Groups & Activities
    • Centacare
    • St Kevin's Kindergarten
  • News
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Video Gallery
    • Parish Calendar
    • Announcements
  • Contacts & Links
    • Contact Us
    • STAY CONNECTED
    • Parish Reference Requests
    • Forms & Downloads
    • Archdiocese of Brisbane
    • Privacy Policy
    • Professional Standards Queensland
    • South Coast Deanery
    • Vatican website
    • Parish Media
    • Our Parish App