Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Experience the Atrium!"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me"
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)...
provides a space and method for our younger parishioners to develop their pre-existent relationship with God.
The space is the Atrium and the method is Montessori based.
The Atrium is a sacred, hands-on place of prayer and worship for children ages 3-9. In this space, the child is invited to speak to God and work with materials created especially for their developmental age. Parents are strongly encouraged to observe and help.
Using Sacred Scripture, Catholic Doctrine, Liturgy, and Prayer, the leader and child together
listen, ponder, and celebrate the most essentials mysteries of our faith.Registration Deadline: September 18, 2023
Cost: $50/child for registered parishioners; $150/child for non-parishioners
Please note that priority placement will be given to registered parishioners of St. Thomas
and children who have already begun their formation through CGS.
Registration for Level 1 is currently closed. Space is still available for Level 2
Please contact faithformation@stthomascda.org if you'd like to be put on a waiting list.
LEVEL 1 (age 3-6) sessions will be offered:
- Thursday mornings 9-11am - Begins October 5th (FULL)
- Sunday mornings 9:30-11:30am - Begins October 8thLEVEL 2 (age 6-9) will be offered:
- Thursday afternoons 3:45-5:45pmn - Begins October 5th
Apply for CGS here
Have questions? Please contact the Director of Faith Formation,
Carla Loucks, at faithformation@stthomascda.org
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Ways you can support cgs and its atrium!
- Consider training to be a Catechist
- If you are a woodworker. seamstress, or artist, please donate your time. We have many items to be made and painted. Contact Carla at faithformation@stthomascda.org
- Donate funds or items from the Atrium Wishlist.
- Bibles in languages other than English
- Saint Statues and Sacred Art donations
- Old Magnificats (2019-2022)
- Floor lamps especially torchiere lamps
- Large floor rugs in good condition
- Cruet set with stopper
- Indoor plants large or small
- Lastly, Please pray for this ministry. Your prayers are powerful and help us build the Kingdom by forming young Catholics.
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Interesting facts about cgs
- CGS was developed in Rome over 60 years ago but has grown slowly like a mustard seed throughout the world, it is now a mustard tree!
- There are atriums (atria) on six continents – rich and poor countries.
- Mother Teresa’s order, The Missionaries of Charity adopted it not only to give to the poorest children in the world, but also as part of their formation.
- The Dominican Sisters receive formation in CGS and have atria in their schools.
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