Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Association of Canada

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From the Peaceful Place Atrium Photo: Judith Gustafsson

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Christian Ministry for children aged 3-12 years that is based on the Bible and liturgy of the church; it is inspired by the principles of Montessori education. This Ministry provides:

An opportunity for children to fall in love with Jesus, the Good Shepherd, in a child-friendly space called an atrium – located in a church or school.
Guided play to aid meditation on Bible scripture and the mysteries of the Christian faith once a week - in small groups, facilitated by trained adults (catechists).
That each child's unique spiritual needs and abilities are respected and nurtured.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is recognized as a ministry offering religious formation for children by the Anglican and Catholic Churches of Canada.

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Upcoming Formation Courses

Calgary, AB: Level I, Part 2 & 3 – August 30-September 2 & November 8-11, 2013
Contact Rachel Huebert rhuebert@gmail.com – 403-470-5668 or
Heather Lampman heather.skublics@mail.mcgill.ca – 204-478-1915
North Bay, ON: Level I, Part 2 – May 30-June 1
Contact Erin Tayler, Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption – 705-840-8509 or
Susan Perna susanvince@sympatico.ca
Click here to download your copy of the North Bay brochure (PDF)
Winnipeg, MB: Level I, Part 2 – 2013-2014 – Dates to be announced
Contact Nancy Wood ehnancywood@hotmail.com – 204-885-2260 or
Heather Lampman heather.skublics@mail.mcgill.ca – 204-478-1915
Toronto, ON: Information is on the Archdiocese of Toronto website at
www.archtoronto.org/arch_offices/catechesis_good_shepherd.html
Vancouver, BC: Level I, Part 1 – August 8-13, 2013
Contact Murita Chua, Archdiocese of Vancouver – 604-683-0281
Click here to download your copy of the Vancouver brochure (PDF)
Guelph, ON: Level III, Part 1 – July 3-7, 2013
Contact Deb Zeni drdzeni@gmail.com
Click here to download your copy of the Guelph brochure (PDF)

Updated May 21, 2013

Annual National Gathering…Save the Date! November 1 & 2, 2013

Ann Garrido is returning as our guest speaker to continue exploring the theme of ‘Shalom’.
Location: Consolata Missionaries Centre, 2671 Islington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
More details to follow.