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Our Mission
Addressing the growth of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program within our Bismarck Diocese, the Office of Catechesis and Youth has established the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Committee. The committee is born out of the great desire to further support our catechists who have been trained in CGS in order to assist parishes, faith formators, Catholic schools, and catechists with the faithful implementation of CGS in their own parishes and schools according to the Catholic Montessori Method and sound Catholic doctrine.
The CGS Committee will serve as a liaison to all CGS Catechists throughout the diocese and exist as a resource for continued formation and assistance.
Some areas that the CGS Committee may be able to assist you with:- Preparing the atrium environment according to Catholic Montessori principles.
- Aiding in questions related to, but not limited to, child development, observation, proper use of materials, how to redirect children, the importance of phase-in, parent communication.
- Aiding in questions related to the practicalities of implementing CGS in a parish or school.
- Observing your atrium session and offer feedback.
- Connecting you with other CGS Catechists (both novice and seasoned) throughout the Bismarck Diocese
The CGS Committee will also be working with the Office of Catechesis and Youth to provide Diocesan wide training and local retreats for Catechists.
If you desire to participate in local CGS events and formations, or need to contact one of the members of the CGS Committee, please contact us at cgscommittee@bismackdiocese.com.