Prerequisite: None
Formation Leader: Celine Mitchell 
Assistant: Allison Kliber Stickney
Location: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Aposolate 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.

Dates/Times:

 Part 1 – Sept. 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 9, 16; Dec. 7, 14

 Part 2 – Jan.11, 18, 25;  Mar. 7, 14, 21; Apr. 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9

Tuition*:
 $600

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

*Catechists affiliated with the Diocese of Pittsburgh orGreensburg have the opportunity to seek a scholarship by submitting an application. The application form can be accessed here. Individuals who are not part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh or Greensburg 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.

Click HERE to Register

Prerequisite: Level I 
Formation Leader: Celine Mitchell 
Assistant: TBA
Location: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Aposolate Center 

Course Description:
This course is designed for individuals seeking to serve in the role of catechist for children ages 6-9  (or grades 1-3).

Dates/Time:

Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 am – 3:30 pm 

Tuition*:
Part 1: $500
Part 2 :$500
 The following are included in the cost of the course:

• All course sessions
• Required textbooks
• Handouts
• Certificate from National CGSUSA
•  

*Catechists affiliated with the Diocese of Pittsburgh or Greensburg have the opportunity to seek a scholarship by submitting an application. The application form can be accessed here. Individuals who are not part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh or Greensburg 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.

Click HERE to Register

Prerequisite: Level 2
Formation Leader: Donna Turner
Assistant: Celine Mitchell 
Location: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Aposolate Center 
(Hotel and lodging information will be posted in January).
Course Description:
This course is designed for individuals seeking to serve in the role of catechist for children ages 9-12 (or grades 4-6).

Dates/Time:
Part 1 July 8-16, 2024 
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday July 8th - Tuesday, July 16th (Sunday schedule will be adjusted for Mass)
Part 2 July 2025  (Dates TBA and will require a separate registration).

Tuition*:
Part 1: $500

 The following are included in the cost of the course:

• All course sessions
• Required textbooks
• Handouts
• Certificate from National CGSUSA

*Catechists affiliated with the Diocese of Pittsburgh or Greensburg have the opportunity to seek a scholarship by submitting an application. The application form can be accessed here. Individuals who are not part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh or Greensburg 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.

Click HERE to Register

Materials Making Workshop:  Date/Time TBD

Making a topographical map - Land of Israel 

Workshop sessions will be limited to 20 participants to provide quality assistance.  You will be welcomed with refreshments and experienced catechists who will share their particular expertise in making materials.  Depending on the workshop, some materials will be provided.  For some workshops there will be an extra materials fee or you can bring your own supplies.

Fee:  $25
Registration information coming soon!

Setting Up an Atrium  
Date/Time TBD

Staff and volunteers will be setting up our new atria in Verona!  Would you like to learn how to set up an atrium as you offer your help, strong hands and ideas in preparing our new atria?  How to organize the atrium art area, organizing the thematic presentations, the 4 focal points of materials in atrium, suggestions for practical life materials, etc.  More information coming soon.

Assistants in the Atrium: Date/Time TBD

Montessori/CGS theory will be shared along with some key presentations for those wanting to help in the atrium but are not able to take the full course yet. Adults and older teens; parents and grandparents  are welcome!

$50 / person 
Registration information coming soon!