Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I Formation Course - PART A

This course offers the foundations of CGS, an internationally recognized approach to the religious education of children.

The Level I Formation Course offers an orientation to the biblical and liturgical themes that we present to children, through a combination of conversation, reflection and presentation -- these delivered as we would share them with children. The course also offers opportunities to work with Montessori-style, catechetical materials that have been designed to nurture children’s prayer.

This 90-hour course is especially designed for those who are interested in or already involved in caring for the spiritual lives of children, in a home, parish or school setting. It is a prerequisite for further adult formation courses in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Certificate Program (Levels II and III).

This registration is for Part A of the Level I course (the first 45 hours). The CGSAC standard tuition of for level 1 Part A (the first 45 hours) has been underwritten to $200, made possible through the generosity of the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Both Part A and Part B must be completed for certification as a CGS Catechist for 3-6 year old children.

Course Dates:

Part A, 2026:

• July 9 (On-Line Session from 6:30 pm to 9 pm)
• July 13 - July 18 (In-person Sessions from 9 am to 4:30 pm each day)

A separate registration will be required for Part B.
Part B will follow a similar schedule in July of 2027.