Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) was founded by two Italian laywomen: a scriptural scholar and an expert in Montessori education. They conceived of this simple method for sharing the richness of the Catholic Faith with children.
CGS is presented in three age-appropriate atriums, which are quiet environments where children learn through tactile work and contemplation of God. In this peaceful space, they learn about Jesus’s love for them and about the liturgy of His church. Children hear Bible stories and see them acted out with simple materials. They learn songs and prayers and are encouraged to work quietly with simple, meaningful objects.
We are very blessed to have CGS at Sacred Heart. It usually isn’t feasible for small parishes due to the labor involved in creating the atriums and the extensive training required of the catechists. The EWTN segment below was recorded at the training center where Sacred Heart's CGS catechists were trained.
Register children for CGS and confirmation on the same form.