Course Objectives

• To present the methodology and guiding principles of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for the 6-9-year-old child.
• To explore the religious nature and most vital needs of the 6-9-year-old child.
• To meditate on the Biblical and Liturgical themes presented to the 6-9-year-old child as developed by Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi. This includes a series of meditations for sacramental preparation.
• To broaden your ability to observe and learn from the child, to listen to the Scriptures with the child, to deepen your own enjoyment of God.
• To offer guidelines and assistance in preparing the 6-9 atrium environment, and in making the catechist’s album and catechetical materials.

Certification
This course follows the established guidelines of the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd. A certificate will be issued by the national association honoring your attendance and
participation upon the successful completion of the entire course.

Tuition
The fee for the entire course will be $800. Half the tuition, $400, is due for Part 1, and the other half tuition, $400, is due for Part 2. Tuition discounts are available for multiple participants from the same church/organization.

Please make checks payable to the Good Shepherd Center.
Good Shepherd Center
c/o St. Philip Episcopal Church
9380 Davies Plantation Road
Memphis, TN 38133

Registration
You may register online or mail in your registration from the course brochure. The deadline to register is
August 10th.

For more information
Contact Christina Klyce at 901-337-2569 or [email protected]