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The National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, United States (CGSUSA) supports catechists, parents, and others in the Church and beyond, as they grow in their understanding of the religious potential of children.
In Catechesis of the Good Shepherd adults are given the opportunity to embrace a method of catechesis (or religious education) that will deepen one’s relationship with God. Catechist formation in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is both instructive as well as experiential.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to the religious formation of children ages 3 to 12. It originated in 1954 through the work Dr. Sofia Cavalletti, a Biblical scholar trained in Catholic theology, and Gianna Gobbi, a Montessori educator.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori method for Christian education in the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. [1] The method is offered in churches and schools across 37 countries.
In Catechesis of the Good Shepherd adults are given the opportunity to embrace a method of catechesis (or religious education) that will deepen one’s relationship with God. Catechist formation in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is both instructive as well as experiential.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd speaks to the child’s growing relationship with Christ as well as their changing developmental needs. The youngest children (ages 3-6) are particularly drawn to the image of Jesus as Good Shepherd.
Nov 23, 2023 · The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori style method of catechesis that responds to a child’s silent request: Help me to come closer to God by myself. In the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a catechist endeavors to respond to this request by preparing an environment for the child, a special room, where everything is just ...
