Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
CGS Sunday Calendar / CGS Monday Calendar
CGS is religious formation utilizing a Montessori approach. We call the space where our children learn and pray the atrium.
Sessions are held Sunday at 9:45- 11:15 a.m. and 11:45-1:15 p.m. and Level II and III only on Mondays from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. Classes are 90 minutes from September through early May.
The atria are divided into three levels:
Level I: ages 3-6 ( preschool through Kindergarten)
Level II: ages 6-9 (1st-3rd grade)
Level III: ages 9-12 (4th-6th grade)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Parent Handbook 2018-2019
Find out what is happening: Back to the Atrium August 2017 Newsletter for Parents
CGS Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: CGS National Website
For more information contact Kate Weber at kweber@buckeyecatholic.com or (614) 291-4674 x113.
Middle School Confirmation Group
Middle School Confirmation Calendar
We will be using the Chosen program for Confirmation preparation beginning this Fall. Find out more about Chosen HERE. Find the parent packet for Confirmation HERE.
Religious formation for seventh and eighth grade teens includes speakers, peer discussion and prayer, service, snacks and more! We offer a session on Monday evenings from 5:30-7:00 p.m. from September through early May.
For more information contact Kate Weber at (614) 291-4674 x113 or kweber@buckeyecatholic.com.
Religious formation for seventh and eighth grade teens includes speakers, peer discussion and prayer, service, snacks and more! We offer a session on Monday evenings from 5:30-7:00 p.m. from September through early May.
For more information contact Kate Weber at (614) 291-4674 x113 or kweber@buckeyecatholic.com.
High School Youth Group
High School Youth Group Calendar
Our group meets on Sunday afternoons from 1:15- 2:45 P.M. September through early May. Please join us! For more information, contact highschool@buckeyecatholic.com.
Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation are available through CGS Level II to all children grade two and above. Additional materials and retreats are involved with a small additional fee.
Confirmation is celebrated every other year at the Newman Center. The next date will be in February of 2019.
Middle School Confirmation: For preparation information contact Kate Weber at kweber@buckeyecatholic.com or (614) 291-4674 x113.
Adult Confirmation: For preparation information contact Laura Scanlon at lscanlon@buckeyecatholic.com or (614) 291-4674 x101.
Confirmation is celebrated every other year at the Newman Center. The next date will be in February of 2019.
Middle School Confirmation: For preparation information contact Kate Weber at kweber@buckeyecatholic.com or (614) 291-4674 x113.
Adult Confirmation: For preparation information contact Laura Scanlon at lscanlon@buckeyecatholic.com or (614) 291-4674 x101.
Volunteer
Children & Teen Ministries can only happen with the help of our wonderful volunteers. If you feel called to help with youth faith formation, please contact Kate Weber at (614) 291-4674 x113 or kweber@buckeyecatholic.com.
Our program currently needs volunteers to act as CGS Catechists, aides in the atrium, middle school and high school group volunteers.
All volunteers, per diocesan policy, must comply with the following requirements:
Our program currently needs volunteers to act as CGS Catechists, aides in the atrium, middle school and high school group volunteers.
All volunteers, per diocesan policy, must comply with the following requirements:
- Volunteers must complete a “Protecting God’s Children” Course, which outlines our safe environment protocols for our diocese. Courses are offered throughout the year at various parishes. To see the course offerings or to register, please go to:www.virtus.org
- All volunteers, who have lived in the state of Ohio for at least the past five years, must submit a background (BCI) check to the Diocese of Columbus. Any individual who has lived outside the state of Ohio within the last five years will also be asked to submit an FBI background check. These background checks can be completed at Fast Fingerprints, and results should be sent directly to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Attn. Regina Quinn.
- Volunteers should fill out and submit a Newman Center Volunteer Application, and review the Diocesan Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy for Volunteers.