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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

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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.

Click here to view our wishlist with works and materials for the Atrium!

Registration Information:

The Cathedral's Atrium of St. Philomena 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. (FULL)
Mondays 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (FULL)
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 ten 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.
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for children aged 3-6
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- Parents' names: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Address: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Cell number: Please enter valid data.
- E-mail address: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Parish affiliation: REQUIRED
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- Emergency contact: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Emergency contact phone number: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Relationship to child: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Please choose your CGS session:
- First preference: REQUIRED Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please fill out this field.
- Child information:
- Child #1:
- Child's name: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Child's DOB: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Has your child participated in CGS before? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Is your child fully toilet-trained? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Please indicate any special considerations to best serve your child. Please include any allergies, any learning/social/emotional/behavioral health needs or limitations, and any unique family circumstances (confidential): REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Child #2:
- Child's name: Please enter valid data.
- Child's DOB: Please enter valid data.
- Has your child participated in CGS before?
- Is your child fully toilet-trained?
- Please indicate any special considerations to best serve your child. Please include any allergies, any learning/social/emotional/behavioral health needs or limitations, and any unique family circumstances (confidential): Please enter valid data.
- Child #3:
- Child's name: Please enter valid data.
- Child's DOB: Please enter valid data.
- Has your child participated in CGS before?
- Is your child fully toilet-trained?
- Please indicate any special considerations to best serve your child. Please include any allergies, any learning/social/emotional/behavioral health needs or limitations, and any unique family circumstances (confidential): Please enter valid data.
- Please download and complete a medical/photo release form for your child(ren): REQUIRED Completed Please fill out this field.
- Scholarship requested: Full Partial (50% discount)
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