The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

A Formation Course for Working with Six to Nine Year Olds. To download a PDF version of this information, click HERE. To register online, click HERE.

The course will meet on the following Tuesdays from 9am - 2pm at Christ Church Cathedral.

Eighteen Sessions

September 28, 2010
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16
January 11, 18, 25, 2011
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 22

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a religious education program grounded in scriptural and liturgical study using tangible, and self-teaching materials. The catechesis is based on the principle that the child desires to draw near to God. This relationship is assisted by the adult, but directed by the Spirit of God within the child. Themes are offered in such a way as to develop the religious potential present in every child: the capacity to love and be loved.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has been developed since 1954 under the direction of Dr. Sofia Cavalletti. The program began at the Children’s Centre in Rome, Italy and now extends to many countries throughout the world. The program is used in home, parish and school settings.
 

The Three to Six Year Old Child

The six to nine year old child is captured by the image of the True Vine.
"I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, bears fruit in plenty, for cut off from me you can do nothing." John 15:5

The Course Will Offer

• knowledge in the basic philosophy and theology of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• the general developmental characteristics, the religious nature and religious needs of children in this age group
• presentations from the New Testament, sacred history, and liturgy for six to nine year old children. 

Upon completion of the course, participants will be qualified to teach the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at Level II,
six to nine year olds.

Tuition and Registration

• Tuition is $400 per participant. Tuition is payable in two payments with a deposit of $100 due by September 20, 2010 and the balance due by January 31, 2011. There is no tuition charge for participants from Christ Church Cathedral.
• A minimum of 6 participants is necessary for this class. If there are not enough enrollees, all deposits will be returned in full.
• An additional fee of $7.50 per class (total $135) will be added for lunch.
• Childcare will be provided. Please bring a lunch for your child.

To register online, click HERE. To download a PDF registration form, click HERE.

Trainers

Chris Hansen
has been trained in all three levels of the program and has completed Formation Leaders Training. She is a recognized Formation Leader and has led both Level I and Level II adult formation classes. She has taught in both Levels I and II for the past nineteen years. She currently works with Level II children.

Rachel Barden
has been trained in all three levels of the program. She has taught in Levels I, II and III for the past sixteen years. She is a recognized Formation Leader and has led both Level I and Level II courses.

Becky Rochford
is Coordinator of Christian Education at Christ Church. She has taught in Level I, Level II and Level III of the program and has been recognized as a Formation Leader by the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Beverly Sanders
has notated all of the music in two music resources for catechists entitled Sing with Joy and Songs of Love. She is trained and has taught in all three levels of the program. She has been recognized by the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as a Formation Leader.