Prerequisite: None
Formation Leader: Celine Mitchell 
Assistant: Sandy Zaremski
Location: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Apostolate Center 

Course Description:
This course is designed for individuals seeking to serve as catechists for children ages 3-6 (PreK-K) and is also open to anyone seeking spiritual enrichment. This course includes at least 90 hours of presentations and reflections which model the presentations for children. Adult reflections help foster a deeper understanding of the Bible and the Holy Mass. Material making as well as practicing presentations (lessons) will be included. Completion of the entire course plus time observing in an atrium are required for Level I certification* by the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Catechists from Pittsburgh Diocese will receive diocesan credit to be a certified catechist and a certificate from CGSUSA National Office upon completion of all course requirements


*Attendance needed at all dates for catechist certification (90+ hours)

Dates

• May 16th, 17th

• July 24th, 25th, 26th

• Aug 28th, 29th, 30th 

• Sept 26th, 27th

• Oct 3rd-4th 

• Nov 7th-8th 

All sessions: 9:30am – 5:00 pm


Tuition*

 $1000

• All course sessions
• Three required textbooks
• Handouts
• Certificate from National CGSUSA

  
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due at time of registration and is credited to the total cost of tuition. (No deposit is required if you are obtaining a scholarship from the Pittsburgh or Greensburg Diocese). Any remaining balance is due on the first day of course.

*Holy Family Parish members can “come and see” on any day of the course

*Catechists serving in the Diocese of Pittsburgh can apply for full scholarship. The application form can be accessed here. Individuals who are not part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh can explore financial assistance options within their own diocese or consider applying for a partial scholarship through the United States Association of the Good Shepherd, particularly if they are already members. See details about scholarships and grants here.