Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Formation Course Registration Deadline

You are invited to participate in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Catechist Formation, which prepares you to serve children ages three to six. Sessions are on Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:30pm at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in the Scout Lodge in CGS atrium.

Part 1 (2026): February 14, April 18, June 13, June 14 (1-5pm), August 15, August 16 (1-5pm), October 10

Part 2 (2027): January 9, March 13, May 1, July 31, September 11, October 9, November 6

This course is designed to include spiritual formation for adults and instruction in this catechesis method to serve young children’s religious life. The pace of this catechist formation is retreat-like, allowing its contemplative nature to be a prayerful experience for adults and a model for the children’s atrium experience. A three-year cycle of presentations is offered from scripture and liturgy as given to children. Adults will also receive background information on the themes that undergird this approach, including a foundational study into Maria Montessori’s work with children.

Tuition $550 for the complete course.  Fee for auditors who have previously completed formation is $100.  Scholarships for the class are available upon request.  Deadline for registration is January 21, 2026.