Below you will find details of Guild events that are scheduled.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
9 AM to 3:30 PM

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
166 High St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-5351
www.stpauls-nbpt.org

A day- long overview and in-depth introduction to the materials and methods
of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This day will prepare you to better assist in the atrium by:

1. Knowing the names of the materials and how they are used
2. Exploring the unique spiritual needs and capacities of children 3 –12
3. Experiencing the Atrium as Sacred Space
4. Understanding how the Atrium is different from Sunday School
5. Becoming confident enough to offer a lesson or substitute for a
   trained catechist

Directions From Rt. I-95:

• Take Exit 57
• Merge onto MA-113/Storey Ave toward Newburyport
• Drive about 2.6 mi.
• Church will be on the left
• Park on the streets around the church (church has no lot).
  

Cost is $25 per person. Lunch is provided.
For planning purposes, please register by contacting:
Jennifer Mansfield, jhmconsult@comcast.net

Led by: Ms Carol Godfrey and The Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock

Saturday, March 14, 2009, 10 AM to 1 PM

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 116 South St., Foxborough, MA

What is The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?

You have heard about this revolutionary approach for introducing children to the Christian faith. A unique Montessori-based method of experiential learning, with broad ecumenical appeal, CGS is a way of "doing Sunday School" that is as spiritually enriching for the adults involved as it is for the children.

CGS can work in any size church, with any size budget, and the results are well worth it. It has the potential to transform your whole community. Come and visit a church where this has happened. Experienced practitioners of the method will give you the inside view and answer questions.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is located on South Street in Foxborough, about 3/4 of a mile south of the Common, next to Foxborough High School. For direction www.stmarksfx.org

This event is free, due to the generosity of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. We encourage you to bring a group.

For planning purposes, please register your group.
Contact:
The Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock

978-887-9024

Please contact the Guild if you would like to suggest a materials workshop, a 'Round Table' gathering where anything related to CGS can be discussed in an open format.