CGS Catechist Training

What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA?
The National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA was formed in 1984 by catechists with the purpose to “involve adults & children in a common religious experience in which the religious values of childhood predominate.”  This course will give you the background information as well as the skills to create a prepared environment, an atrium, and make presentations that enable the child to draw near to God. The themes that comprise the presentations and adult reflections in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are based on more than 60 years of work with children by Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi. Since it first began in the Roman Catholic tradition, CGS is presented in a course as it has been passed down from its co-founders.

Formation Leader
Lynn Schmidt began her formation with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2004 with a search for formation for her young children. Observing the children pray and work in an atrium drew her into this ministry. Lynn is recognized by CGSUSA as a Level I and Level II formation leader working with adults since 2013. She was a catechist in the atrium at St. Catherine's Montessori in Houston, Texas for 7 years working with Elementary and Adolescent Communities. She currently serves children at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham and Holy House Academy working with Level I, II, and III children.  She is in the discernment process for recognition as a Level III formation leader.

To secure a place in the course, please complete the form below.  Cost of formation: $400.00 (scholarships are available if you volunteer in Our Lady of Walsingham's Children's Faith Formation).  You can pay by check or credit card.  If paying by check, please make it payable to Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Church.