Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) was founded by two Italian laywomen: a scriptural scholar and an expert in Montessori education. They conceived of this simple method for sharing the richness of the Catholic Faith with children.
CGS is presented in three age-appropriate atriums, which are quiet environments where children learn through tactile work and contemplation of God. In this peaceful space, they learn about Jesus’s love for them and about the liturgy of His church. Children hear Bible stories and see them acted out with simple materials. They learn songs and prayers and are encouraged to work quietly with simple, meaningful objects.
We are very blessed to have CGS at Sacred Heart. It usually isn’t feasible for small parishes due to the labor involved to create the atriums and the extensive training required of the catechists. The EWTN segment above was recorded at the training center where Sacred Heart's CGS catechists were trained.
CGS ATRIUMS
Lisa Snow
LEVEL I Catechist
Michelle Stephan
LEVEL I Catechist
Introduction to practical life scenarios
Liturgical year basics
A time of growing in love with the Good Shepherd
Rosemary Pratt
LEVEL II Catechist
In the Level II atrium children will:
• absorb a deeper understanding of liturgical practices.
• be introduced to the Biblican study of Creation, Sin, and the Flood.
• prepare for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (2nd grade).
• begin the foundation of moral formation.
Substitute: Barbara Rew
Angie Cameron
LEVEL III Catechist
Katie Sayler
LEVEL III Helper
An introduction to Bible study of Abraham and Moses
The Plan of God throughout history to Parousia
The Structure and Prayers of the Mass for fuller participation in Mass
In-depth discussion about the Sacraments and importance of reception of them.