Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-6)
Register for 3-5 year old Tuesday morning Level 1 Atrium here.
Register for Wednesday evening Level 1 CGS Atrium here.
More about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
CGS is a religious formation program based upon the Montessori principles of education and begins with the understanding that God is in relationship with children and that children find great peace and joy in the presence of God.
We believe that God and the child have a unique relationship with one another, particularly before the age of six; that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God; that children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship; and that the child’s spiritual growth is best served through tangible but indirect means.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a faith formation program for preschool-kindergarten children (ages 3-6 years old). This program uses hands-on materials based on Scripture and Liturgy to help children deepen their love for the Lord. Presentations cover the Parable of the Good Shepherd, parables of the Kingdom of God, Infancy narratives, Paschal narratives, geography of the land of Israel, and elements of the Mass. The presentations based on the liturgy introduce the children to the liturgical colors and sacred items used at Mass, as well as the gestures that occur during Mass.
Visit the national Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website, https://www.cgsusa.org/, for more information.
2023 Program Information
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will begin on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Room. Children must be three years old by September 15, 2023 and be potty trained.
Register for 3-5 year old Tuesday morning Level 1 Atrium here.
Note: PreKindergarten & Kindergarten classes during Wednesday evening Faith Formation is also Level 1 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Register for Wednesday evening Level 1 CGS Atrium here.
To learn more about our program, please contact Lisa Schmidt at lisa@staparish.net.