The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a way of presenting Sacred Scripture and Liturgy to children in a prepared environment where the children are invited to work with materials and respond to Jesus Christ's message in their own way.

Our prepared environment called the atrium is where the children and catechists work together to further their understanding of God's message.

There are three atriums:

• Level I prepared for children ages 3-6 (Rachel Shain, Catechist)
• Level II prepared for ages 6-9 (Pattie Jones, Catechist)
• Level III prepared for children ages 9+ (Paula Banks, Catechist)

Our hope is that through the child's work, whether it is music, art, reading of the scripture, prayer, care of the atrium or just resting, the child comes closer to the true teacher in Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is intended to be a time to slow down and to take time to explore the riches of our faith which lead us closer to God.

Are you interested in becoming a certified Level II Catechist? Beginning in the fall of 2020, Corpus Christi and St. Ladislas parishes will host the National Level II Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training course. Registration is now open. Please complete the informational brochure and submit payment to St. Ladislas by July 31, 2020.

For more information, please contact Maricela Wiltron at (614)907-8909.