Mother of Sorrows Parish and the Institute for Ministry Formation (IMF) at Saint Vincent Seminary are excited to co-host a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 formation course this academic year led by National Formation Leader, Mary Beth Palko, of the Diocese of Greensburg. The Level 1 course is necessary for working with 3-6 year olds, and is also the foundation for all other levels of CGS formation.

Sessions will take place in the Ave Maria Room and the CGS Level 1 Atrium at Mother of Sorrows for Part 1 on: October 21, November 11, 12, January 6, 20, February 3, 17, and for Part 2: March 2, 3, April 6, 7, May 4, 5 and June 8, 9. Saturday sessions will be 9:30 AM-4:30 PM and Sunday sessions will go from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM.

There is a $100 registration fee due by Oct 7th and the course fee is $375.00 per part.  Diocesan Francis Funds are available for participants from the Diocese of Greensburg. The Diocese of Pittsburgh also has scholarship opportunities available.

Whether you are interested in becoming a catechist, assisting in an atrium, or growing deeper in your prayer life – Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation is for you!

REGISTRATION
To register, please submit and complete the CGS Formation Registration Form below. A $100 check is due at time of registration to reserve your spot and buy course books.

Please send registration to: Institute for Ministry Formation-Saint Vincent Seminary, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd, Labrobe, PA 15650. Attn: Anita Wright

Questions?
To explore more about CGS, visit www.cgsusa.org. For questions about logistics of this course, contact Elizabeth Haberstroh ehaberstroh@dioceseofgreensburg.org MOS Pastoral Associate for Discipleship & Parish Life or IMF Assistant, Anita Wright, anita.wright@stvincent.edu for more information.