CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Faith Formation for Children
OVERVIEW | FORMATION OUTLINE | GALLERY | CATECHIST | TESTIMONIALS
April 6, 2025
"I'd like to tell you a little story. Yesterday, the kindergarten teacher made a point of telling me that Wyatt had been an excellent prayer leader during class. For one thing, she was impressed with his ability to lead his peers in making the sign of the cross. It makes me happy to think that he's comfortable and confident with expressing his faith—and I know that Catechesis of the Good Shepherd plays a big role in making that happen."
Patty Apac
Grade 4 Teacher
St. Mary’s Elementary School and Parish
Lindsay
January 2, 2025
"When my grandson was a babe, I learned about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. I knew that I wanted him to be part of this rich child-focused Catholic formation program. The atrium is a unique and reverent space, full of experiences to delight and inspire the little ones. I am grateful for the love for our faith that is modeled by the outstanding catechists."
Patty Apac
Grade 4 Teacher
St. Mary’s Elementary School and Parish
Lindsay
December 16, 2024
"Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a genius program that makes the Catholic Faith accessible to children. My three children have grown in their love of Jesus and understanding of the Mass to an astounding degree. My own understanding and relationship with Christ has deepened throughout my time assisting in the atrium and I am so grateful for this program!"
Ksenia Gainey
St. Peter-in-Chains Cathedral, Peterborough
Wife & mother of 4 children
Lawyer
December 16, 2024
"The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a peaceful respectful and creative faith formation program. The children who join us in the atrium have the wonderful opportunity to learn about Jesus and become closer with God.
As a student volunteer, I think it is wonderful to work with the kids in the atrium. I can tell that the children love the materials and prayerful community. We hope more families join us!"
Hadleigh Jessop
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
Grade 9 student volunteer
December 16, 2024
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"Phoebe and Colleen get up on Saturday mornings with such enthusiasm for CGS. It has been a true gift. Thank you for you ministry!"
Josh Canning
Parent
Children at Our Lady of the Wayside, Catholic School
March 7, 2024
"Thank you very much for allowing me to visit your atrium and for walking me through the program.
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It is an awesome and amazing program. I was enthralled."
Sr. Dorothy Nzekwe
Diocese Volunteer Screening Coordinator
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April, 2023
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"Thank you for teaching me. I love Atrium and I love God."
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Xavier holding food for the Food Bank and Lenten Hearts for prayer, during our Tridium Sacristy Tour.
He is standing in front of the book case, as he loves the Lectionaries and the Roman Missal.
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