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Level I Catechist Training
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Course Dates
Courses meet for 11 sessions, once per month on a Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. plus two Sunday afternoon sessions, from September 2025 to June 2026. Late admissions at the discretion of formation leader. Contact course administrator for more information.​
Start Date: 09/27/2025
End Date: 06/06/2026
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Part One Dates (2025)
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Saturday, Sept 27
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Saturday, Oct 25
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Saturday, Nov 22
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Saturday, Dec 13
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Part Two Dates (2026)
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Saturday, Jan 10
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Sunday, Jan 11, 1-5pm
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Saturday, Jan 24
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Saturday, Feb 21
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Sunday, Feb 22, 1-5pm
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Saturday, Mar 14
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Saturday, April 25
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Saturday, May 16
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Saturday, June 6
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Location
All Saints Episcopal Church - Sharon Chapel
3421 Franconia Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22310-2320
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Register Now
Register online here.
Course Fee
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Payment in Full
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$700 - Individual
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$500 - 2nd participant from same organization/institution
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$350 - All Saints Parishioner/Parent
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Split Payment (50% At Registration and Balance January 15, 2026)
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The course fee includes certificate from the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
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Tuition Agreement
Tuition may be paid online or by check. Payments may be made in full or in two installments. 50% tuition is required to secure your spot in the course. Withdrawals from the course will be refunded, minus a $50 adminstration fee, up to two week before the course begins.
Absences/Missed Classes
Makeup for a maximum of two missed classes may be taken made up the following year by arrangement with formation leader. ​
Course Objectives
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To explore the developmental characteristics, needs, capacities and the religious potential of the 3-6 year old child
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To meditate on the biblical and liturgical themes presented in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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To offer guideliines and assistance in setting up the atrium environment, materials making and the catechist's album of presentations
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To further the catechist's ability to observe and learn from children and to support parents and the community of faith in nuturing the spiritual lives of children.
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Upon completion of the course participants will be certified to work in and atrium of 3 to 6 year old children.
Past Participants: Refresher Course
Past participants in Level I courses All Saints Sharon Chapel may register to attend this course for a refresher or to makeup a missed session at $20 per course meeting.
Course Leader
Davette Himes is the Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the CGS outreach program at All Saints Episcopal Church - Sharon Chapel in Alexandria, VA. She is certified in all three levels of this work for children ages 3 to 12 years. She has spoken at regional and diocesan meetings about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with a particular focus on evangelization and outreach.
