Share Your Faith With Our Children & Youth
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Volunteers
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is hands-on religious formation for children, based on the work of Maria Montessori, a devout Roman Catholic. The goal of CGS is to nurture and foster the young child’s relationship with Jesus by sharing His life, His Parables, His Teachings, and His action in the Liturgy/Mass. Children meet in small group classes that are developmentally age-appropriate. Each “atrium” (classroom) is filled with hands-on materials relating to the Bible, the Sacraments, and the Mass. Children work at their own pace with well-trained catechists who offer presentations to the children that help them enjoy God’s presence and gifts and fall more deeply in love with God.
Volunteers Needed
We invite you to consider joining our team! To learn more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, email our Children's Discipleship Lead, Shelly Buchan, or click the button below.
All volunteers must complete the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Safe Environment Training prior to volunteering. Please read the instructions and register for a training session by visiting the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's website.
Catechists
Those who have completed CGS adult formation.
Assistants
Those who support the trained catechists in the atrium (classroom) with the children (training provided).
Hall Monitors
Those who assist by helping with check-in and dismissal, and who keep an eye on the hallways for safety.
Atrium Care
Those who help us maintain and clean our atrium spaces.
Material Making
Those who are skilled at making things to be used by our children in the atrium (painting, woodworking, sewing, etc.)
Lake Country Life Teen Core Team
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Serve Our Adults
Grieving With Great Hope
Grieving WIth Great Hope is a five-week grief support workshop using a video on-demand format. It offers a prayerful, practical, and personal approach for anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child (including pregnancy loss), a grandchild, a parent, another family member or a friend, you are invited to attend. You may sign up to join by emailing Dianne Merkel at diannemerkel@gmail.com.
Small Groups
Small Groups offer men, women, young adults, and couples an opportunity to authentically seek Jesus in small faith-sharing communities. These Small Groups are made up of 8-12 people who meet regularly throughout the Lake Country area to pray, discuss Scripture, and walk with one another in our faith journey. We currently have over forty small groups!.
Young Couples
Are you a recently married couple looking to grow in your faith alongside other young married couples? Join us!
Men
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization that supports intellectual disabilities, respects the dignity of life at all stages, and supports seminarians. Throughout the year, the Knights of Columbus sponsor events such as their annual Meat Raffle and Tootsie Roll Giveaways as well as hosting the Annual Columbus Day Dinner. New men are always welcome to join the Knights of Columbus. For more information about Knights of Columbus or to become involved, please contact parishioner: Dale Stiek (Membership Director- Knights of Columbus Council #3562) at 262-649-6853 | camperdale@gmail.com.
Men of Christ
Learn more by visiting https://menofchrist.net/.
Thursday Morning Men's Group
Join other parish men for fellowship and formation before work at 5:30 am Thursdays for the Thursday Morning Men’s Group! September through mid-December and mid-January through mid-May, come and enjoy hot breakfast, formation videos, and discussions with other devoted, dynamic, Catholic men. All newcomers are welcome at any time. For more information, please contact St. Charles parishioner Jim Dunn at 262-751-7345 or mensgroup@stcharleshartland.org.
Women
St. Charles Christian Women
Engage in your faith and connect with other women at St. Charles.
Women of Christ
Learn more by visiting https://womenofchrist.net/.