Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a unique approach to catechesis for children ages 3-12. This can supplement the religious education already present in a parish, or can be used as pre-school catechesis.CGS was developed in Rome in 1954 and uses a rich Montessori approach to engage young children in age-appropriate, hand-on materials based on Sacred Scripture and Liturgy. The CGS curriculum is designed to nurture a child’s pre-existing relationship with God. The children learn in a specially prepared environment called the Atrium, a sacred and special space where children engage in a process of reflection and interaction. This time spent in the Atrium allows for even the youngest child to build a deep, lifelong relationship with Christ and his Church. Materials are intentionally prepared for the children to cultivate that loving relationship and further curiosity about the divine.

Level I and Level II Trainings Start Spring 2019

Level I

Training in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd prepares adults to work in the atrium with children. Often adults also find the courses to be useful to their own spiritual life as well. A Level I course in preparation for working with 3 - 6 year-old children. Level I is foundational to training and work in Level II (6 - 9 year-olds).

 

Training will be held at:

St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
285 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103

 

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the following days:

  • June 1 - 2, 2019
  • July 8 - 12, 2019
  • September 7 - 8, 2019
  • November 2 - 3, 2019
  • January 11, 2020
  • March 7 - 8, 2020
  • April 25 - 26, 2020

Click here for a Level I brochure and registration form.

 Level II

A Level II course in preparation for working with 6 - 9 year-old children. Level II is foundational to training and working in Level III (9 -12 year-olds). Completion of a Level I course is a pre-requisite for participation in a Level II course.
 

Training will be held at:

St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
285 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103

 Training will be held 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the following days:

  • July 8 - 12, 2019
  • September 7 - 8, 2019
  • November 2 - 3, 2019
  • January 11, 2020
  • March 7 - 8, 2020
  • April 25 - 26, 2020        

 Click here for a Level II brochure and registration form.

Learn more about CGS


 To learn even more about CGS, go to the National CGS website.

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This course is generously supported by the
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If you have any questions or would like more information contact:

Kelly Henderschedt
Archdiocesan Director of Catechetical Education
860-242-5573 ext. 2653
Kelly.Henderschedt@aohct.org