ABOUT US

MISSION

Heartland Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a membership association that exists to assist children, and the adults who accompany them, in a common religious experience in which the religious values of childhood, primarily those values of contemplation and enjoyment of God, are predominant.

VISION

Recognizing the need for clear and consistent communication among our community.

Promoting formation and enrichment opportunities.

Hosting CGSUSA approved formation courses.

Gathering at an annual membership meeting.

Serving as an extension of our chief catechist and shepherd.

Offering ourselves as a resource to parishes, priests, and parents.

Promoting membership in CGSUSA and supporting its mission.

PURPOSE

Heartland CGS lifts up the 32 Points of Reflection of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd by:

Sustaining and advancing the work of CGS by forming adults in this method and serving as a resource to the CGS community so that a prepared environment can be created that nurtures the religious life of the child
Collaborating with those in the Church as a respected voice on the child's spiritual development
Partnering with CGSUSA