What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?

Each of us has a deeply unique and personal relationship with God, and the same goes for your child or grandchild. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, or CGS, fosters that relationship through a Montessori-style of religious formation that is grounded in the Bible and the Liturgy of the Church. It deeply respects the relationship God already has with a child and the natural stages of the human development of children.

To learn more about CGS, visit the CGS Apostolate Center resource website or the United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGSUSA).

Come and See

If you would like to experience a taste of what happens during CGS sessions, please join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 6-7p for a “Come and See” session. More information is available on our Invitation Flier, and you can register for the free introduction session. Registrations are not required, but they do help us prepare and welcome each participant well.

CGS Atrium Sessions at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in Lawrence Park for 2026-2027:

Level 1 sessions will begin the last week in October and run through April. They are offered as a weekly program that runs through April, with periodic weeks off for holidays and catechist training.

The session schedule is under construction and will be shared in late summer. Parents can expect that there will be both daytime sessions and evening sessions offered. Registration can be accessed here, and will be opened in late summer.

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