Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I Formation
A Formation Experience for Adults
 Part I: September 25 – 27 | October 16 – 18 | November 13 –15
 Part II: January 22 – 24 | February 12 – 14 | March 12 – 14
 Those interested in training as a Level I Catechist are invited to join the training being held at Gesu Catholic Church in Detroit.
Registration ends August 1, scholarships are available – contact Lisa Brown, lbrown@christchurchgp.org

Orientation Meeting
Date: TBA

Who: PreK through 7th grade Sunday School Teachers and 8th graders who will be serving as assistants this year.
Purpose: Review dates, procedures, curriculum, presentations/lessons, and other vital information for the upcoming year

Date: TBA

Who: All High School Sunday School Teachers
Purpose: Review dates, procedures, curriculum, presentations/lessons, and other vital information for the upcoming year

Open House
Date:TBA

Purpose: Visit our newly prepared "Atrium" spaces to better understand our Montessori-based program.

Full Downloadable Calendar
Our Sunday schedule for the year ahead remains unchanged: Sundays from 10:15 am - 11:15 am. You can view and download all our CYF sessions and events at this link: CALENDAR

Volunteer Responsibilities
As you prayerfully consider volunteering again this year, please note that I will be caring for most of the presentations for grades 2nd - 8th. Though CGS is "not brain surgery" as they say, it IS a new style of instruction. No one will be asked to lead a CGS presentation until they are feeling prepared, supported, and confident. Your role as a volunteer will include:

1. Welcoming children and leading a new opening ritual.
2. Assisting during presentations/lessons.
3. Facilitating small group discussions using provided questions.
4. Collaborating on presentation-related crafts or activities.
5. Conducting the closing ritual.

5. Safe Church Training
While you are soaking up a few more rays of sun in the hammock, you may wish to complete the required Diocesan Safe Church training.
[SAFE CHURCH TRAINING LINK]

Class Structure
Godly Play: PreK - 1st grade
Atrium 2: 2nd - 4th grade
Atrium 3: 5th - 7th grade
8th graders: Will be trained to assist in Atrium 2, 8th graders are invited to attend the Orientation on Sept. 15th.

If you wish to change the age group you served last year, please let us know.

We're here to support you and answer any questions. Feel free to contact me at 313-885-4841 ext 104 or LBrown@ChristChurchGP.org. Sometimes my email is delayed at that address, so you may also contact me at lisaannbrown@gmail.com. I'm happy to discuss any concerns you may have about volunteering for the upcoming year.

Thank you for your dedication to our young people. We look forward to another wonderful year of faith formation!