Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)

Mission and Objectives  

The catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a program for children age 3 to 12. The children are invited to an encounter with God and form an authentic and faithful relationship with Him.

The catechesis is grounded in scriptural and liturgical study. Its approach is based on Montessori’s principles of education. Children hear the Gospel and work with materials that help them to discover the essential message of the proclamation.

The Catechist

The catechist is not the teacher. Her/his role is to prepare the environment which allows the child to enter into the mystery of God and respond to His invitation to relation through Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

The only Teacher is Christ who instructs both the adult and the child through the Word and the Holy Spirit.

The Atrium

The prepared environment is called the Atrium; it is not a classroom for instruction but a place for prayer and meditation. It is Holy Ground where the adult and child encounter Christ in words and deeds. It is designed to reflect the beauty of God’s creation and God’s abiding love.

The Work

The Work of each Child in the atrium is either a prayer or a passage to prayer. Finally, Christ invites us to become like children and journey deep into the heart of our God with the children.

Coordinators

Julie Ong
Teresa Ong

Programme and Activities  

Atrium sessions (3-6 year olds) for 2010

Day/Time Catechists in Charge

Wed 3.30pm – 5.00pm Shirley Goh
Thur 4.00pm – 5.30pm Teresa Ong
Sat 9.00am – 10.30am Jamie Fong
Sat 1.30pm – 3.00pm Gary Ng

Atrium sessions (6-9 year olds) for 2010

Fri 7.00pm – 9.00pm Julie Ong
Sat 11.00am – 1.00pm Jeanne Voo