Cathedral 

of Our Lady of Lourdes

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to catechesis through which the youngest children may build deep, lifelong relationships with Christ and His Church. Originating in Rome in the 1950s, CGS uses a rich Montessori approach to engage children in age-appropriate, tactile materials, rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Liturgy. 

The children enter a prepared environment called an atrium where they encounter the love of the Good Shepherd.  Children are invited to use the various works provided in the atrium to encounter the Good Shepherd on their own. The atrium is a quiet and peaceful place where young children can pray and ponder the deep mysteries of the Faith.

The Cathedral's atrium for three to six year old children is located in the basement of the Ribble Center. Children must be aged three by September 30, 2019, and be fully toilet-trained. Please be aware that CGS catechists are not permitted to assist children with tolieting. We are pleased to be able to offer four weekly sessions of CGS in 2019-2020 beginning Monday, October 7, 2019, at the following times:

Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mondays 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (FULL)
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Registration for the year is $75 per child, $125 for two children, or $150 for three or more children. Fees are payable by check to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes with CGS in the memo line. Full and partial (50% discount) scholarships are available. You may mail your check or submit it in person at the Cathedral office. Please also download and complete the medical/photo release form at the right under "Documents" and return it with your check.

Up to 10 children may participate in each session. You may indicate your preferred session on the registration form below. Please note that your first preferred session may not be available, though you may indicate if you would like to be placed on a wait list. Sr. Paschalina Marie will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your session after you submit your registration.