“If we want to help the child grow near to God, we should, with patience and courage…seek to go always closer to the vital nucleus of things. This requires study and prayer. The child himself will be our teacher if we know how to observe him.”

Sofia Cavalletti


CGS TRAINING AT NATIVITY

Nativity of Our Lord Parish is hosting a Level I, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training, in three sessions, beginning June 2023 through August 2024.

Coordinating Host: Diane Irby, Director of Religious Education
Contact: 303-731-0425, d.irby@nool.us

TRAINING INFORMATION

Three 5-day sessions at 6 hours per day, 9:00 am–3:30 pm |  90 HOURS TOTAL required by the CGS National Association

TRAINING DATES

SESSION 1:
June 1–3, 5–6, 2023

SESSION 2:
May 30–31, June 1, 3–4, 2024

SESSION 3:
August 8–10, 12–13, 2024

Babysitting is available except for Saturdays. Mothers with infants are welcome to bring their infants with them to classes. Space is limited.

TUITION

The Tuition is $600, payable in three installments of $200 prior to each session. The Parish will pay for the Nativity teachers and Catechists committing to two years at Nativity. Nativity Catechists with Level I training are welcome to audit at no cost.

 BOOKS

Course books available for purchase at: www.cgsusa.org/shop

  • The Religious Potential of the Child, 3rd addition, $27.00

  • The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey, Revised and updated, $18.95

  • Commemorative Journal: Gianna Gobbi 1919-2002, Level I formation, $8.00

Snacks, small lunch of soup, and salad will be provided.

REgistration for the 2023–2024 CGS Training session is Closed. Please contact Diane Irby, d.irby@nool.us if you have questions.