The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children beginning at age three. This Level I course grounds participants in the theory and practice of CGS and prepares them to lead an atrium for children ages 3 to 6. Formation leader: Jodi Cosgrove. Part A meets over two weekends: September 18-20 and October 9-11, 2026 (Friday through Sunday, 9:00am-4:30pm each day). Part A tuition is $235. Part B dates are to be determined; Part B tuition is $200 and its registration opens after Part A concludes. Location: Ss. Peter and Paul, 105 N 5th St, Mankato. Open to participants from all parishes and denominations. Payment is due in advance; you can pay online when you register, or by check payable to Ss. Peter and Paul. Questions or tuition assistance: Anna Weidner, anna.e.weidner@gmail.com.