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, Level II and Level III
Level I
Course postponed until Winter 2021 due to COVID-19
Training will be held at:
Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony Church
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
285 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Click here for a Level I brochure and registration form.
Level II
Course postponed until Winter 2021 due to COVID-19
Training will be held at:
Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony Church
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
285 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Level III
Training will be held at:
Saint Patrick - Saint 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 20 - 24, 2020
- October 24 - 25, 2020
- November 14 - 15, 2020
- March 20 - 21, 2021
- July 19 - 23, 2021
Click here for a Level III brochure and registration form.
Learn more about CGS
To learn even more about CGS, go to the National CGS website.
If you have any questions or would like more information contact:
Kelly Henderschedt
Archdiocesan Director of Catechesis
860-242-5573 ext. 2663
Kelly.Henderschedt@aohct.org