Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered by St. Mary's Parish as a unique program for catechizing young children in our Catholic Faith. By recognizing and respecting the great potential of children to understand the Faith and build a relationship with God, the CGS program introduces children from 3-12 years old to the person of Jesus Christ, especially his teaching and actions in the Gospels, and forms them in the sacramental life of the Church. This program is offered through St. Mary Catholic School and as an afterschool program once a week for other children in the parish. 

For general information about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, please visit cgsusa.org.
 

We are blessed to offer Levels 1 through 3 in St. Mary School, and Levels 1 and 2 to the rest of our parish families.

Level 1: 3 years old - Kindergarten
Level 2: 1st Grade - 3rd Grade
Level 3: 4th - 6th Grade

Parish families with children in grades 4-6 who would like their child to participate in Level 3 are welcome to contact St. Agnes in Fowlerville to join their atrium. Carpooling opportunities are available. Classes start Sept. 11. Click here to learn more.
 

Class time: Mondays, 4pm - 6pm

• Start Date for new Level 1 students: September 26th
• Start Date for all other students: October 10th

Fee for materials: $20 (public school and homeschool families only; St. Mary school families had this fee included already)
Checks can be made out to "St. Mary Church" and put "CGS Level 1" or "CGS Level 2" in the memo line. If financial assistance is needed, please contact CGS Program Coordinator, Nancy Hilker.

Registration: All families with children in public school or homeschool, please register below. Families with students at St. Mary School are already registered through the school.
 

Register here