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I believe it is friendship that supports and sustains our call, and keeps alive our longing for that perfect friendship of the Parousia.
–Tina Lillig
(Life of the Catechist: The Necessity of Friendship for the Catechist, 2000 Journal)
CGSUSA Regions
In 2014, we identified seven regions where catechists are engaged in the work of CGS. The map shows the breakdown of our seven CGSUSA regions.
Alaska
Connect with the catechists in your region: Join CGSUSA and you will be listed in our Membership Directory.
California
Northern California
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Greater Sacramento
www.youngsheep.org
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Greater Sacramento is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the development of CGS in the Diocese of Sacramento, and offers catechesis to children up to age 12 through affiliation with the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Wild Goose Region of Northern California
Marie Ebbing [email protected]
Marie Nagtalon [email protected]
Jennifer Bell [email protected]
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Oregon
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Hawaii
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Washington
The Pacific Northwest Consortium for CGS Sustainability
The Sheepfold
Colorado
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Idaho
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Montana
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Nevada
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Utah
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Wyoming
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Iowa
Regional Update 2022: Iowa Shepher’s Staff
Member of CGSUSA since 2010
PO Box 7808, Urbandale, IA 50323, (515) 778-4847, [email protected]
Website: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Facebook: CGS Chat-Iowa
Diocese of Des Moines
Diocese of Sioux City
Membership Office, CGSUSA
The CGSUSA Membership Office is located in Urbandale, Iowa.
7406 Roseland Drive, Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Phone: (515) 321-9440
Email: [email protected]
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Kansas
Regional Update 2022: Kansas
SonFlower
(Kansas and Northern Missouri)
2231 W. 97th St, Leawood, KS 66206
Website: SonFlower Region of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Facebook: SonFlower Region of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Heartland
Website: Heartland Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Minnesota
Regional Update 2022: Minnesota
Minnesota Catechists
1500 Franklin Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Way of the Shepherd Blog: The Wonderings of Sheep in the Atrium Way of the Shepherd Blog
Missouri
Regional Update 2022: Missouri
Gateway Catechists
Facebook: Gateway CGS St. Louis
SonFlower
SonFlower Regional Group includes Kansas and Northern Missouri
2231 W. 97th St, Leawood, KS 66206
Website: SonFlower Region of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Facebook: SonFlower Region of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Nebraska
Regional Update 2022: Nebraska
Omaha Catechists
Archdiocese of Omaha, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Nazareth Hall, 3300 N. 60th St., Omaha, NE 68104-3402, 402.557.5610 ext 2101
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Diocese of Lincoln
Southern Nebraska Register
North Dakota
Regional Update 2022: North Dakota
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Diocese of Bismarck, ND
Website: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Diocese of Bismarck, ND
CGS Catechists of the Dakotas
Facebook: CGS Catechists of the Dakotas
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South Dakota
Regional Update 2022: South Dakota
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD
Facebook: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Diocese of Sioux Falls
CGS Catechists of the Dakotas
Facebook: CGS Catechists of the Dakotas
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Illinois
Lake Michigan Catechists / Tina Lillig Formation Center
1218 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, United States, 708-557-6243
Facebook: The Tina Lillig Formation Center for The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
[email protected]
Facebook: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Peoria
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Indiana
South Bend
Facebook: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd West Michigan
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Michigan
Detroit
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd West Michigan
Facebook: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd West Michigan
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Ohio
Facebook: Ohio CGS Catechists and Friends
Cincinnati
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Association of CGS
Website: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Diocese of Madison
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Connecticut | Maine | Maryland | New Hampshire | New York | Rhode Island | Vermont
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Delaware
Holy Triangles
Holy Triangles is a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Regional Group connecting CGS catechists from New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Facebook: Holy Triangles
Massachusetts
Guild of the Good Shepherd
The Guild of the Good Shepherd is a regional group, which supports and promotes the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program to churches throughout the New England area.
Website: Guild of the Good Shepherd
Facebook: Guild of the Good Shepherd
New Jersey
Holy Triangles
Holy Triangles is a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Regional Group connecting CGS catechists from New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Facebook: Holy Triangles
Pennsylvania
Holy Triangles
Holy Triangles is a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Regional Group connecting CGS catechists from New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Facebook: Holy Triangles
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Apostolate Center, Pittsburgh, PA. In cooperation with the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, CGSAC offers instruction for those who wish to work as catechists in new or existing Atria. These courses form the adult to “listen to God with children” and offer training on how to prepare an Atrium environment. Visit https://cgsapostolatecenter.org/
Mailing address: 295 West Jefferson Rd, Butler Pa. 16002
Phone: 412-828-7715
Washington, DC
Potomac
Potomac (Washington, DC) – Catherine Maresca, Center for Children and Theology, 3109 24th. ST. NW, Washington, DC 20018, (202) 250-5905, [email protected]
Alabama | Arkansas | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky | Louisiana | Mississippi | North Carolina | South Carolina | Virginia | West Virginia | Puerto Rico
Connect with the catechists in your region: Join CGSUSA and you will be listed in our Membership Directory.
Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Facebook: Catechist Forum / Birmingham, Alabama
Florida
Facebook: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Florida West Coast
Georgia
Atlanta
Facebook: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Atlanta
Formation Office, CGSUSA
The Formation Office for CGSUSA is located in Marietta, GA
4771 Old Timber Ridge Road
Marietta, GA 30068
Phone: 404-580-2960
Email: [email protected]
Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi
CGS Jackson Leadership Group
Tennessee
Memphis
Facebook: The Good Shepherd Center – Memphis
New Mexico
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Arizona
Arizona Catechists
7655 Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251Phone: (480) 874-3759
CGSUSA Offices
The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Offices are located in Scottsdale, AZ
7655-A East Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone #: (480) 874-3759
Email: [email protected]
Oklahoma
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Please contact [email protected] for more information
Texas
CGS NW Texas
Facebook: NW Texas Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Corpus Christi
Regional Group Kit
From the beginning of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, it has been a practice of catechists to spend a significant amount of time with each other after the children had left the atrium to discuss, with particular attentiveness, the religious life of the child. This practice has also built deep and sustaining friendships among the catechists. So often, when catechists gather, there is this feeling of “we have already met” that is experienced and celebrated. For this reason, part of the vision of CGSUSA is that “Regional groups will be encouraged in every part of the nation.”
Regional Events
Regional Gatherings
The National Director travels around the country to various regions to meet with
our members, to listen about the work being done with our children, and to encourage a deepening of our understanding of the religious life of children through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as we serve them.
- Sample Agenda (WI)
- Sample Flyer (WI)
- Sample Flyer (Holy Triangles – PA)
- Sample Needs Survey (WI)
- Sample of Regional Model/Vision (WI)
- National Regional Gathering – Practical Life (AZ)
- Photos: Share photos from your event, so we may share them with our members via the photo gallery and social media. Email photos to [email protected].
- Upcoming Regional Gatherings Visit our Events Calendar
Regional Book Club
Gather catechists from your region and choose a book from the CGSUSA Library to form your own regional book club.
Download Guidelines & Suggested Question
Regional Support for CGSUSA Events
Are catechists from your region attending National Events? CGSUSA would like to ensure that every region is represented at the Annual Meeting, Servant Song Retreat, National Level One, Level Two or Level Three courses and Formation Leader’s Training Courses. Now is the time to begin the conversation in your region about these events. Several of our regional groups hold fundraisers to help support their own local regional formation and to be able to send participants to National CGSUSA Events. See our calendar for upcoming events!
Support from CGSUSA
CGSUSA would like to assist your regional group in hosting a successful event. Contact Mary Heinrich at [email protected]
- We invite you to contact CGSUSA when planning to let us know the theme, date, and location of the event. Once you have developed a flyer, we would like to promote your event on our website and via social media, i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- CGSUSA would be glad to provide a Regional email list so that you may send invitations to the members of CGSUSA in your geographical area.
- Could we create a Resources packet from CGSUSA for your event? We will include membership brochures, Welcome Brochure, etc.
- For our Organization Members, we have additional gifts to send.
Regional Deepenings Workshops
These workshops were developed to encourage the regional groups of catechists to connect with one another. Facilitated by a local formation leader, these workshops have been prepared from our formation office with the formation committee. One such Regional Deepening Workshop that was offered focused on CGS Material changes as they relate to the revisions in the Roman Missal, Third Edition.
Download Host and Facilitator Packet
Regional Material Making Sessions
These sessions are a great way for catechists to get together and share resources. Some regions gather monthly or quarterly, inviting catechists to bring whatever materials they are working on; other regions offer specific workshops on sculpy, woodworking, painting and calligraphy. Even if your Atrium does not need materials, could your region help make materials for an Atrium in need?
- Material Making Packet COMING SOON!
- Contact Us with your Material Making Questions
Regional Encouragement Group
Providing a forum for catechists to share ideas and work on common difficulties. Some regions have monthly “catechist lunches” for interested members to gather and build relationships and support each other.
Newsletters
2019 Fall Sonflower Region Newsletter
Great Lakes Region: Mary Mirrione visits Wisconsin Region, March 12, 2022
Northern Plains Region: Enriching the Heartland
Mary Mirrione visits the Heartland Region, for their Fall Meeting October 29, 20 2021
Northeast Region: The HeArt of the Child, Pittsburgh, PA
March 2019
Great Lakes Region: Wisconsin Inaugural Regional Gathering
March 15, 2019
Honoring the Artist: Celebrating the Centenary of Gianna Gobbi in Indianola, Iowa
August 24, 2019
Western Pennsylvania Association of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (WPACGS)
November 16, 2019
