CGS Level 1 Formation Course #1-02396

Formation Leader - Sister Mary Rose Bingham, O.P.

Sister Mary Rose Bingham, O.P. has a Master’s in Theology from Franciscan University, a Masters in Elementary Education from Belmont University, and a Master’s in Educational Administration from University of Southern Mississippi. She has been trained in all three levels of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in addition to Montessori AMS Primary Certification. She has taught in a Montessori primary environment and in Level I, II and III Atria. Sister enjoys training others in CGS and getting to know participants from around the country in CGS Level I and II.

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 

$100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit due at the time of registration. (balance due by May 17, 2024)

Schedule

Part A - May 27 - June 1, 2024

• Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Part B-1 - November 8 - November 11, 2024

• Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sunday, November 10th - No Meeting
• Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Part B-2 - January 17 - January 20, 2025

• Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sunday, January 19th - No Meeting
• Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 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.  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