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CATECHETICAL THEMES
 Themes found in each level of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Adult Formation
Catechetical Themes in Level I (ages 3-6) CGS and Relevant Church Documents
Themes in Level I CGS and Adult Formation, specific presentations and lectures, relevant scriptural and liturgical foundations and relevant ecclesial documents.
Updated Spring 2025
Catechetical Themes in Level II (ages 6-9) CGS and Relevant Church Documents
Themes in Level II CGS Adult Formation, specific presentations and lectures, relevant scriptural and liturgical foundations and relevant ecclesial documents.
Updated Fall 2022
Catechetical Themes in Level III (ages 9-12) CGS and Relevant Church Documents
Themes in Level III CGS Adult Formation, specific presentations and lectures, relevant scriptural and liturgical foundations and relevant ecclesial documents.
Updated Fall 2022
Updated Fall 2022
CGSUSA DOWNLOADS
Downloadable PDF documentsÂ
32 Points of Reflection
The Characteristics of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
History And Impact Of CGS By Carolyn Kohlhaas
Carolyn Kohlhaas insightful examination of the relationship between the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd method and the content of the Christian message lifted up in these presentations.
CGS And Conformity With The Catechism Of The Catholic Church
Statement of CGSUSA on the Office for the Catechism of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) current Protocol for Assessing the Conformity of Catechetical Materials with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
A Living Sign of Covenant
 From the 2002 Journal by Bishop Frank Griswold
We Have Already Been Together
From the 2002 Journal by Tina Lillig
The Anthropological and Christological Foundations of Baptismal Formation
Article by Trinka Hamel, 2020
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: A Way of Experiencing God
From Pastoral Liturgy magazine by Barbara Matera
Blossoms of Joy: The Youngest Children
From the 2016 Journal by Elizabeth Calanchini
Catechetical Leader Magazine – Vol 25, Num 5
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Where A Child Can Fall In Love with God.
Introducing—tHeART Of The Child
Reflection by Patti Franz
CGSUSA Summer Book Club Guide
A Guide for reading The Religious Potential of The Child
The Faith Formation Of Children-Are We Asking The Right Questions By Fr. Chris Aridas
Published by the National Pastoral Life Center and used with permission, Father Chris Aridas examines our starting points for beginning the faith formation of children.
The Continuum Of The Catechesis By Sofia Cavalletti
From the Commemorative Journal Sofia Cavalletti 1917-2911
Statement On Io Sono
What is Io Sono il Buon Pastore (I Am the Good Shepherd Book Series)?
Catechesis of the Good Sheperd
Article on the foundations of CGS by Fr. Giancarlo Pani S.J. Fr. Giancarlo, Deputy Director of La Civiltà Cattolica
Offering The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to Children in The Episcopal Church
Theology of Worship paper by Carol Nyberg Caraviotis
CGS In Orthodox Parishes Nationwide
Listing of CGS Atria in Orthodox Parishes
Assistants in the Atrium: Practical Considerations
Suggestions for assistants serving in the atrium by Karen Maxwell
Helpful Links For Serving Children With Special Needs
List of resources for welcoming all children into the atrium.
Open Letter From Parents of Teens
An Open Letter to parents of 3-6 year old children from the parent of teenage children.
Endorsement From His Grace Bishop Joseph, Dioceses of Los Angeles and The West
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Endorsement From Rt. Rev. Bishop David Mahaffey, Bishop of Sitka and Alaska
Orthodox Diocese of Sitka and Alaska
Endorsement From Fr. Anthony Vrame, Director of Religious Education For Goarch
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: An Approach to Religious Formation For Children, Integrating the Heart, Mind, and Heart
 Article by Dr. Mary Ford, professor at St Tikhon’s Seminary
Relationship With God—Joy by Nora Bonilla
Nora Bonilla writes about the nature of the artwork of the child.
CGSUSA Statement on Racism
Statements from our Churches and a reading list for further reflection
Recognizing The Gift: A Parish Guide For Welcoming Children With Disabilities
Published by the Catechetical Office of the Archdioceses of New York
All About The Atrium – CGSUSA Parent Newsletter, Sept 2015
An Introduction to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the religious life of young children for parents.
CGS Highlighted in Harrisburg Diocesan Paper
An Introduction to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the religious life of young children for parents.
Do You See What I See – tHeART Of The Child
From 2017 Journal by Mary Mirrione
LINKS
Useful links to other valued sources
Thoughts From The Sheepfold
Reflections from Christian Formation Director -Christ Episcopal Church, Shaker Heights, Ohio
What Is The Catechesis Of The Good Shepherd?
Parish Welcome & Introduction – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC
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