Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

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

St. Monica – Edmond

Christ the King – Oklahoma City

St. Francis – Oklahoma City

St. Eugene – Oklahoma City

St. Mary – Guthrie

St. Mary – Ponca City

St. Joseph – Tonkawa

St. Benedict – Shawnee

Perhaps the whole secret of life consists in receiving that which is offered to us as a gift and responding according to the precise nature of the gift received. Once again we are brought back to that supreme moment in history when Jesus says: “Take…”; “Do this in memory of me”

— Sofia Cavalletti, Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 years old

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)?

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