CGS Level 1 Formation #1-02396 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Level I catechist formation is for adults seeking to serve children who are three to six years old. This approach to the religious formation of children is grounded in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Doctrine, Liturgy and Prayer. Questions? Contact - formation@cgsinlandnw.org
Time & Location
May 27, 2024, 8:30 AM MDT – Feb 17, 2025, 4:00 PM MST
Belgrade, MT, 601 W Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT 59714
Details
REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS CLOSED
Formation Leader - Sister Mary Rose Bingham, O.P.
Sister Mary Rose Bingham, O.P. has a Master’s in Theology from Franciscan University, a Masters in Elementary Education from Belmont University, and a Master’s in Educational Administration from University of Southern Mississippi. She has been trained in all three levels of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in addition to Montessori AMS Primary Certification. She has taught in a Montessori primary environment and in Level I, II and III Atria. Sister enjoys training others in CGS and getting to know participants from around the country in CGS Level I and II.
Formation Assistant - Sister Christiana Marie René, SMMC
Sister Christiana Marie began her CGS formation as a second year Novice and received her Level I certificate in 2016 . Since her initial formation, Sister has received formation in all levels of CGS including the seminal toddler course. Sister Christiana Marie currently serves as a level I, II and III catechist in the St. Philomena Atrium at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral and a level I catechist in the St. Joseph Atrium at St. Peter Parish. Sister is currently in the discernment process to become a Level I Formation Leader.
Cost
$600 - Tuition
$100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit due at the time of registration.
Schedule
Part A - May 27 - June 1, 2024
- Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Part B-1 - January 17 - January 20, 2025
- Friday & Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday, January 19th - No Meeting
- Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Part B-2 - February 14 - February 17, 2025
- Friday & Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday, January 19th - No Meeting
- Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Founded in 1954, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has attempted to further develop the work of Dr. Maria Montessori in the realm of the spiritual life of the child. Themes are presented in such a way as to develop the religious potential present in every child: the capacity to love and be loved and be in a deep relationship with God. This course covers the minimum of 90 hours of formation needed to receive Level 1 Certification from the National Association of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Required Books Purchase Books
- Cavalletti, Sofia. The Religious Potential of the Child (3rd edition).
- Cavalletti, Sofia. The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey.
- Gobbi, Gianna. Nurturing the Whole Child: Montessori Principles Applied to the Catechesis of Children