The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd highlights essential aspects of the Christian message that nurture a child’s need to love and be loved and a child’s capacity to enjoy God’s presence in his or her life.

The Level 1 formation course offers an orientation to the theological concepts fundamental to this ministry with children. It introduces the foundational 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 B of the Level I course (the first 45 hours). Both Part A and Part B must be completed for certification as a CGS Catechist for 3-6 year old children.

Sessions will be held each day from 9am to 4pm