Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level I Catechist Formation Course
Summers 2024 and 2025 at St. Simon Church in Los Altos, California
Level I. Part 1: June 17-23, 2024 and Part 2: June 14-20, 2025 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
$600 per Formation Level of the Course, morning refreshments and lunch are provided.
$550 if you register for both parts of one level, you will receive $50 discount.
Complimentary lodging may be available for those who need it.
Contact Sr. Mary-Han Nguyen, OP mhnguyen@stsimon.org
Please invite and encourage attendees to learn more and register for the formation.
Level I Cathechist Formation Course
The course reference number is #1-2257.
Part 1: June 17-23, 2024 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Part 2: June 14-20, 2025 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Level I Adult Formation Leader, Marty O’Bryan, MAPS-CGS
Marty O’Bryan began her formation in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with Sofia Cavalletti in 1983 and has been a catechist since 1985. She conducts adult formations at Levels I, II and III throughout the United States. A retired speech and language pathologist, Marty holds a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MAPS-CGS) from Aquinas Institute of Theology. Currently, she works with children in Level I, II, and III atria in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.
Level I Catechist Formation Leader, Sr. Monica Vianney Le, OP
Sr. Monica Vianney Le, OP, is a Dominican Sister of Mary Immaculate Province in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Bachelor’s degree, double majoring in Theology and Mental Health. Sr. Monica became a catechist of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2012. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MAPS-CSG) from Aquinas Institute of Theology. Sr. Monica was certified as a Level I formation leader in 2018. She works in Levels I and II Atria with children of Nazareth Academy, Homeschool, Our Lady of Sorrow, and St. Mary Catholic Church in the Diocese of Victoria, Texas.
Learn more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
The United States Association of CGS. Click HERE
CGS Videos. Click HERE
Leaders’ Bios. Click HERE
Level I information for the course. Click HERE
Level II information for the course. Click HERE
Levels I &II Description of the “Alignment” between the USCCB’s and CGS’ themes. Click HERE.
To apply for a scholarship. Click HERE
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Questions?
Contact Sr. Mary-Han Ngyuen for assistance and/or advice.
Director Children’s Faith Formation, St. Simon Parish mhnguyen@stsimon.org