CGS Connection

CGS Connection – Sacrament Preparation – Part 5 After months of preparation, CGS children are ideally brought together for a retreat prior to the sacraments

CGS Connection – Sacrament Preparation – Part 4 In the time since our last CGS Connection, our local group of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Sacrament Preparation – Part 3 In our last two articles we have discussed the foundational years of preparing children’s hearts for the Sacraments of Reconciliation

Sacrament Preparation – Part 2 If children have had a full Level 1 experience (ages 3-6), they come into the Level 2 Atrium (ages 6-9)

Sacrament Preparation – Part 1 Yet another great privilege we have when working with the children in the Level 2 Atrium of Catechesis of the

We hope you have had a joyful and grace-filled Christmas! One of the ironies for CGS, and probably for any Faith Formation method, is taking

The Old Testament Prophecies and the Infancy Narratives, at this time of year in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atria, provide a beautiful observation

This week in the Atrium we sing as the rose colored candle is lit, “Light one candle for joy! One bright candle for joy! He

Around the world, Catechists, Assistants and Children of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are busily transitioning this week to the Advent Season and the beginning

As adults, we often pray in petition for our needs and for others. The 6-12 year old children, forming their social beings, naturally offer prayers

This week we continue learning from practicing Catechists. We are blessed by this reflection of Mrs. Carrie Archual, Beloved child of God, Wife, Mother, IMF

The past 2 CGS connections have discussed theoretical aspects of CGS Catechists. Now we’ll spend a week or two hearing from actual Catechists and the

A lot of parishes are reduced to asking for any volunteer who will help with the religious education of the children of the parish. The

The past 4 CGS Connections have discussed the specially Prepared Environment, called the Atrium, which is created to serve the religious needs and potential of

A Spiral Method of Education Spotlight on CGS Level 3 – Ages 9-12 In Level 3 of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, with the 9-12

Did you know… The plea of the 6-9 year old child is “Help me to think about God by myself”? Spotlight on Level 2 –

The 2020 Directory for Catechesis calls for “Kerygmatic” Catechesis in the Church. “On the lips of the catechist the first proclamation must ring out over

Absorption, Mobility, Communication, Independence In case you’re wondering how we “teach the faith” to 1 & 2 year olds… we don’t… We aim to provide

With a new school year in motion, now it’s time to begin the catechetical year! Here in Latrobe, as well as around the world, children