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Lake Michigan Catechists / Tina Lillig Formation Center

1218 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, United States, 708-557-6243

The Tina Lillig Formation Center for The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

info@tinalilligcenter.org

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Peoria

 

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South Bend

 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd West Michigan

 

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Detroit

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd West Michigan

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd West Michigan

 

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Ohio

Ohio CGS Catechists and Friends

 

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin Association of CGS

 

Website    Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Diocese of Madison

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What is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd? The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd was born from the joy of the children’s encounter with God. It has been observed that children of the same developmental stage, even those from widely varying cultural backgrounds, respond to elements of the Christian message in the same way.

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In Catechesis of the Good Shepherd adults are given the opportunity to embrace a method of catechesis (or religious education) that will deepen one’s relationship with God. Catechist formation in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is both instructive as well as experiential. It captivates both the head as well as the heart.

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We read in the Gospel of Mark that Jesus sent his disciples out in pairs, two by two; the journey was not meant to be a solitary one. It is essential for us as catechists to support one another as we prepare materials, work in the atrium, and observe the child. We come together in unity, as members of CGSUSA, to share the joy of this work.

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