Part One: August 26-21, 2026
Part Two: August 15-20, 2027

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based method of spiritual formation for children ages 3-12. It is a reflective-based program of religious formation that helps a child to further develop his/her relationship with God in a developmentally appropriate way. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, the Liturgy, and the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. The Catechesis began in 1954 in Rome, Italy. Sofia Cavalletti, a Scripture scholar, and Gianna Gobbi, a Montessorian, collaborated and began to work with children. Over the next 60 years, they developed materials and curriculum that spoke to the child’s religious potential and offered an opportunity for prayer, meditation, and religious development.
The Catechesis is an ongoing work that strives to reveal the religious potential of the child and respond to the spiritual needs and qualities of the child. It seeks to help children grow and mature in their faith and their relationship with Christ. The Catechesis is offered in over 37 countries throughout the world. 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation is being offered in the Diocese of Rochester. To learn more and to register for the formation, click the links below or contact Winston Achar at or 585-288-5000 x121.

• Website: https://www.peaceofchristparish.org/
• Registration Link: https://www.osvhub.com/peaceofchristparish/forms/cgs-level-1-training
• Required Textbooks Link: https://www.cgsusa.org/product-category/good-shepherd-publications/level-i-formation-course-recommended-reading/