Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Rother Region
CGS is a Montessori-based method of religious formation for children ages 3-12, where children can grow in their relationship with God through a deep engagement in Scripture and Liturgy.
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)?
CGS is a Montessori-based method of religious formation for children ages 3-12, where children can grow in their relationship with God through a deep engagement in Scripture and Liturgy.
GOD AND THE CHILD
CGS is based on the belief that God and the child are already in a relationship. “The child…so rich in love…seeks something (Someone) to correspond to it… in the contact with God the child experiences unfailing love. (Sofia Cavalletti, The Religious Potential of the Child) The work of the adult catechist is to prepare an environment, accompany the children in their encounter with God, and nurture the relationship as they come close to God.
THE ATRIUM AND MATERIALS
CGS offers the children a sacred ‘hands-on’ space called the Atrium, in which both the children and their catechist can listen to, ponder, and celebrate together the most essential mysteries of the Catholic faith as revealed in the Scriptures and the Liturgy.
Where can I find a CGS Atrium?
Parishes
When are the upcoming formations?
Coming in 2026
Level 1 Part 1
May 7, 8, 11, 12,13, & 14
Hosted by Christ the King
Level 2 Part 2
May 4, 5, 6, 18, 19, & 20
Hosted by Christ the King
