Faith Formation and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Welcome to 2008-09 Wednesday Night Faith Formation
Volunteer Time & Talent Form
2008-09 Faith Formation Registration Form
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration Form
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to the religious formation of children. It is
rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. Children gather in an
"atrium," a room prepared for them, which contains simple yet beautiful materials that they use. To learn more,
click on the CGS link below...
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Parents, catechists, religious educators, clergy, and other interested adults are drawn to the very
rich, retreat-like courses in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. There are three levels of courses, focusing on children ages
3-6, 6-9, and 9-12. Everyone begins with the Level I course, which is foundational to becoming attuned to the religious life
of the child. All courses cover age-appropriate themes for children from the Bible and liturgy, the purpose and use of the
handmade materials, an introduction to the atrium, experience in presenting materials, and help in preparing a personal handbook
(the catechist "album"). The National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd grants a certificate upon
completion of each approved course.
Saint Pius X Parish will be
offering a Level One Formation Course on June 20-23, 2008; July 17-20, 2008 and June 16-19, 2009. These three sessions cover the 90 hours of training needed to receive Level One Certification from
the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Level I Training Registration Form 2008-09
