CGS Level 1 Formation #1-02347 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Level I catechist formation is for adults seeking to serve children who are three to six years old. This approach to the religious formation of children is grounded in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Doctrine, Liturgy and Prayer. Questions? Contact Mary L. Larson - formation@cgsinlandnw.org
Time & Location
Jun 21, 2024, 1:30 PM PDT – Jun 22, 2025, 3:30 PM PDT
Spokane, WA, (St. Philomena Atrium) Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes 1115 W Riverside Ave Spokane, WA 99201
Details
REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS CLOSED
Formation Leader - Katy Beedle Rice
Katy is a recognized Level 1 and Level 2 formation leader with the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. For 11 years Katy served as the Director of Religious Education at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Juneau, Alaska. During that time she led her parish in establishing atria to serve all the parish’s children from ages 3 to 12. Currently, Katy lives in Boise, Idaho, where she volunteers as a catechist for children ages 3-12l. In May 2017 she graduated from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri with a Masters in Pastoral Studies with a concentration in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. In 2021 Katy received her certification as a Montessori Guide for 3 to 6 year-old children. Katy brings with her great enthusiasm for this work and a love of living the religious life with children in the atrium. She and her husband have three children.
Formation Assistant - Sister Christiana Marie René, SMMC
Sister Christiana Marie began her CGS formation as a second year Novice and received her Level I certificate in 2016 . Since her initial formation, Sister has received formation in all levels of CGS including the seminal toddler course. Sister Christiana Marie currently serves as a level I, II and III catechist in the St. Philomena Atrium at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral and a level I catechist in the St. Joseph Atrium at St. Peter Parish. Sister is currently in the discernment process to become a Level I Formation Leader.
Cost
$600 - Tuition (Full payment due by May 31, 2024)
$100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit due at the time of registration.Â
(Please register by May 24, 2024)
***Please note that registration constitutes a 1-year commitment
Schedule
2024 Dates- June 21-23, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 12, November 15-17
- Fridays 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 - 4:30 PM
- Sundays  12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2025 Dates- January 25, February 22, April 5, May 3, June 20-22
- Fridays 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 - 4:30 PM
- Sundays  12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Founded in 1954, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has attempted to further develop the work of Dr. Maria Montessori in the realm of the spiritual life of the child. Themes are presented in such a way as to develop the religious potential present in every child: the capacity to love and be loved and be in a deep relationship with God. Â This course covers the minimum of 90 hours of formation needed to receive Level 1 Certification from the National Association of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Required Books  Purchase Books
- Cavalletti, Sofia. The Religious Potential of the Child (3rd edition).
- Cavalletti, Sofia. The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey.
- Gobbi, Gianna. Nurturing the Whole Child: Montessori Principles Applied to the Catechesis of Children