Guild of the Good Shepherd
promoting the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program
The Guild is partially funded by the Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese.
| Level III Formation - Course III-Fall09 |
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The Guild of the Good Shepherd is please to announce a new Level III Formation Course, which covers the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for children aged 9 to 12 years As soon as you are sure that you would like to participate in this class, email your intentions Patti Andrews (see her information below). Course-Related Questions? Please contact: The Rev. Joyce Scherer 978-887-9024 email: |
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Course Schedule, Location & Dates: This course will be held from 9 AM - 4:30 PM at two locations: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Beverly, MA and St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Sudbury, MA The dates for this course are as follows: 2009 - Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec. 5 2010 - Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 5, Sept. 25, Oct. 16 |
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Formation Leaders: The Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock. The Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock is the Director of
Spiritual Formation at St. Anne’s in Lincoln. Joyce has
a Masters of Divinity as well as an undergraduate degree in
Biblical Studies. She has been an Episcopal priest for 18 years.
Before ordination, she taught high potential learning-disabled
adolescents at Landmark School. She loves material making and
often works "Catechesis presentations" into sermons
and adult classes. The National Association of the Catechesis
of the Good Shepherd certifies Joyce as a Level 1, 2 and 3 Formation
Leader. Course Coordinator: For any questions, Patti Andrews, 603-778-8286; email: Registration: In order to register, please complete the course's brochure (click on it). Send your registration form and a check for half of the tuition, $275. (Special payment arrangements may be made if needed.) Please make it payable to 'The Guild of the Good Shepherd' by September 1, 2009 to: Patti Andrews We will send, via e-mail, confirmation of your registration, directions and other information. Half of tuition balance is due at the first class and it is nonrefundable after the first class is completed. The remaining balance is due before the course is half over. Course Fee: Members of the Guild as well as multiple registrants from the same parish receive discounts on tuition. (Please see the 'Info & Policies' link for more information.) Again, special payment arrangements are possible. Also you should be aware that there is some scholarship money available. Please check out this website for more information and a scholarship application. Or you may contact the registrar. If you or your parish is not a Guild member for this
year, you can join by filling out a registration form (from the
Membership link) and include it with a separate check for membership.
(Again, this will give you a lower tuition.) Suggested donations
are: Individual-$25, Parish-$50. If you have previously taken this course and wish to take a make-up class, you will be charged $25 per class. Please contact the course coordinator if you plan on taking such a class. Certification: A nationally recognized certificate may be made available for those who would like to complete an additional 3-4 sessions of Level III materials. Please contact the Formation Leader if you are interested in this option. Additional sessions $200. National Certificate fee $35. Miscellaneous: |