{"id":2861,"date":"2025-07-11T14:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T18:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assumptionbvm.com\/church\/?page_id=2861"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:05:29","slug":"catechesis-of-the-good-shephard-cgs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assumptionbvm.com\/church\/formation\/childrens-faith-formation\/catechesis-of-the-good-shephard-cgs\/","title":{"rendered":"Catechesis of the Good Shephard (CGS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)<\/strong> is a Montessori-inspired, prayerful environment\u2014called an <em>atrium<\/em>\u2014where children encounter Jesus through Scripture, the liturgy (including the Mass), and contemplative prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All materials used in the atrium align with the Catechism of the Catholic Church and reflect the liturgical seasons of the Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assumption Parish offers weekly sessions for children ages 3 to 9. <em>Children are 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