Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
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CGSUSA, Catholic ministry · Formation approach, ages 3 to 12 · Tradition disclosed
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- Made by
The National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, USA, a membership association incorporated in 1986
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https://www.cgsusa.org/
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Spanish books and materials in the online store, a Spanish podcast and Spanish-language reflection points
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Early childhood, Children, Preteens
Verification pendingExisting editorial catalog metadata- Recommended age minimum
3
Verification pending- Recommended age maximum
12
Verification pending- Pricing model
Courses cost $300 to $1,000 for a complete course; some are subsidised by a parish or diocese
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Three levels: ages 3 to 6, 6 to 9 and 9 to 12
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| Fact | Value | Source · fetched |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | The National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, USA, a membership association incorporated in 1986 | CGSUSA, history · Verification pending |
| Ages | Three levels: ages 3 to 6, 6 to 9 and 9 to 12 | CGSUSA, courses for adults · Verification pending |
| Scope | Not a published curriculum; handed on through a series of formation courses for adults, each about 90 hours | CGSUSA, FAQ · Verification pending |
| Catechist formation | Level I at least 90 hours; Level II at least 96 hours; Level III about 110 to 120 hours, led by recognised formation leaders | CGSUSA, courses for adults · Verification pending |
| Format | An atrium, a prepared environment where catechists give presentations from Scripture and liturgy; finished atrium materials are not for sale, and members subscribe to materials manuals to make their own | CGSUSA, FAQ · Verification pending |
| Price | Courses cost $300 to $1,000 for a complete course; some are subsidised by a parish or diocese | CGSUSA, FAQ · Verification pending |
| Tradition | Begun by two Roman Catholic laywomen in Rome in 1954, with materials based on the Bible and the Roman Catholic liturgy and sacraments; since 1985 courses have also welcomed other Christian traditions | CGSUSA, FAQ · Verification pending |
| Languages | Spanish books and materials in the online store, a Spanish podcast and Spanish-language reflection points | CGSUSA, Catequesis del Buen Pastor en español · Verification pending |
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Can I buy the curriculum?
No. CGSUSA says it is not a published curriculum; it is handed on through adult formation courses, and finished atrium materials are not sold.
Is it only for Catholic parishes?
It began in the Catholic tradition and its materials are based on the Roman Catholic liturgy. CGSUSA says its courses have welcomed other Christian traditions since 1985, and it has pages on use in Episcopal and Orthodox churches.
How does an adult get started?
With a Level I course, for those serving ages 3 to 6; it is at least 90 hours. Level II and Level III follow for ages 6 to 9 and 9 to 12.