It is in the Level I atrium that the young child hears about the Good Shepherd and has the opportunity to enjoy a loving relationship with him. The historical events of the life of Jesus, his preaching about the Kingdom of God, and the proclamations about Christ as the Light are presented using three-dimensional materials made for the child to use. This helps make the mystery of God more concrete. Children can begin to understand the elements of the Liturgy by recognizing the articles of the altar, the gestures and the colors of the liturgical seasons.