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From the Desk of Michael Philpott, 8/10/25

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time The last time I had an opportunity to write a bulletin article, on the feast of Pentecost, I was moved to reflect on the virtue of hope, that which directs our eyes heavenward, accepts the promise of God, and rejects the self-defeating fears of the mind. And as I read … Continued

Welcome to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)

  Our mission in CGS is simple yet profound: to help children fall in love with God. This begins by offering them a space where they can pray, reflect, wonder, and work—at their own pace—using hands-on materials based on Scripture and the liturgy. The catechist’s role is not to lecture, but to prepare the environment … Continued

From the Desk of Amy Parrish, CGS Coordinator

Preparing for the First Moments In The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd method of faith formation, the work of the catechist is to prepare the environment for the child.  The child is introduced to the environment in such a way that the child will be comfortable in the space so they can work to know … Continued