Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

We are excited that Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is continuing to grow here at Saint Ambrose, and especially that we are offering Level 2 CGS for the first time this year! God is good! Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based method of sharing the beauty and knowledge of our Catholic faith, in which children encounter the love of the Good Shepherd through presentations on Scripture and liturgy, hands-on learning, and their personal work. This time with the Good Shepherd takes place in the Atrium, a special place of prayer, prepared and set for the children. The Atrium is full of many works including the model altar, where the children hear the names of the holy items used at Mass and observe how to set the altar; the Nativity story, in which the children listen to a Gospel passage of the Lord’s birth and then can work with it themselves; a map of the Land of Israel, the special place God chose for his only Son; and so much more!

“I am the Good Shepherd,
and I know mine
and mine know me.”
John 10:14

CGS 2024-2025

Level 1 Parish Sessions: Ages 3 – 6

• Sundays from 9:35 – 10:50 am – click here for our calendar!
• Mondays from 9 – 10:15 am – click here for our calendar!
  • October update: Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3
  • November update: Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3
  • December update: Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3

Level 2 Parish Sessions: Ages 6 – 9

• Sundays from 9:35 – 10:50 am – click here for our calendar!
• Tuesdays from 4 – 5:30 pm – click here for our calendar!
  • October Newsletter
  • November Newsletter
  • December Newsletter

Early Childhood and our Catholic School

We offer weekly CGS sessions with each of our Level 1 Early Childhood classrooms: the Caterpillars, Butterflies, Cubs, Stars, and Dolphins. New as of the 2023-2024 school year, we now offer CGS to our Kindergarten classes 2-3 times per month.

Help with CGS

• Become a catechist or sub
• Create or fix works (can include sewing, painting, woodwork, and claywork)
• Assist with CGS records

Saint Ambrose Level 1 Adult Course

We will continue our CGS Training next summer in 2025 for any adults interested in becoming CGS catechists or taking this course for their own spiritual nourishment! We would love for you to join us. Registration is not yet open. Email Kathleen to be added to the waitlist.
–Level I, Part B: July 22-24, 2025 & July 29-31, 2025

For more information regarding Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, please contact: