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Children's CGS Sessions

- Children's Sessions
  - Tuition
  - Parish Volunteer Compliance

CGSAC will begin to offer programing for children* ages 20 months through 6 years old beginning in Fall 2024. Current course offerings can be found below.
Tuition
Fall semester Oct-Dec -- $100 due by Oct. 10
Winter/Spring semester Jan-May -- $200 due by Jan. 6
Payments can be made by check to CGS ApostolateCenter or online.
Families new to CGS are encouraged to make an appointment for an initial meeting and visit to the CGS atrium by contacting Celine at [email protected].

* CGSAC operates with the full approval and blessing of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Toddler Atrium

Ages: 18 months up to age 3 y.o. (by Sept 1st)
Dates: Tuesdays or Wednesdays beginning Oct 8th or 9th (Note: Thursday Toddler Atrium FULL).
Time: 10:00 –Noon
Location: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Apostolate Center, Verona.
Tuition: Fall semester Oct-Dec -- $100 due by Oct. 10
Winter/Spring semester Jan-May -- $200 due by Jan. 6

Description:
The toddler atrium is a prepared environment in which the youngest child’s spiritual life is fed by prayer, repetitive work, and celebration aided by a catechist. Time is also given with parents* and other adults in the life of the child in this prepared environment as the infant or young child explores the materials. In this process, the parent also grows, learning how to observe and interact with his/her child, aided by a catechist.

*All adults who stay in the building are required to have PA state clearances. Information on how to obtain clearances here.
Level I

Ages: 3-6 years old (by Sept 1st)*
Dates: Thursdays beginning 10th.
Time: 10:00 –Noon
Location: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Apostolate Center, Verona.
Tuition: Fall semester Oct-Dec -- $100 due by Oct. 10
Winter/Spring semester Jan-May -- $200 due by Jan. 6

Description:
The 3-6-year-old child is particularly capable of receiving and enjoying the most essential elements of our faith - the announcement of God’s love especially experienced through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who died and is risen. Materials on the life of Jesus Christ and his teachings help to make the mystery of God concrete for the child. The heart of the catechesis for children under six revolves around the Parable of the Good Shepherd. Jesus announces that He is the Good Shepherd who calls each one by name. The sheep listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd and follow him. The 3-6-year-old child enters the mystery of the Eucharist by first learning the names of the articles used on the altar and then through the most important gestures, including the preparation of the chalice, the epiclesis and offering, and the sign of peace. Through the experience of seeing these gestures, presented one by one, the Mass emerges as the Sacrament of the Gift. The child becomes acquainted with the historical character of the liturgy through the events of the Last Supper, Christ’s death, and His resurrection..

*Children must be fully potty trained.

**All adults who stay in the building are required to have PA state clearances. Information on how to obtain clearances here.
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- Child's Name (First, Last) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Age (as of Sept 1st) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an integer (number).
- Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Parish Please enter valid data.
- Session REQUIRED Toddler Atrium (ages 18 months - 3 years): TUESDAYS Toddler Atrium (ages 18 months - 3 years): WEDNESDAYS Level I (ages 3-6): THURSDAYS Please fill out this field.
- Parent/Guardian Name #1 REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
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- Other Person(s) Authorized to pick up your child: Please enter valid data.
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- Does your child have any allergies? If so, please list below along with severity of the allergy (i.e. what happens if exposed to allergen, and what CGSAC staff should do in the event of an allergic reaction).
- Does your child have any special needs, medical conditions, and/or disabilities (such as attention and/or learning differences)? If so, how can we engage and support your child?
- Parent Orientation Meeting (Choose One) REQUIRED Oct 1st, 10:00am - 11:30am Oct 1st, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Oct 3rd, 10:00am - 11:30am Please fill out this field.
- Fall Tuition (Due by Oct 10th)100.0
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CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD APOSTOLATE CENTER

Pittsburgh, PA

Children's CGS Sessions

Toddler Atrium

Level I

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