Upcoming Events/Workshops
Formation Training
Formation Course are offered at three levels in the CGS program. The Foundation Course is the Level I Course which includes CGS’s roots in the Montessori method, the developmental needs and gift of the young child, and setting up a running a CGS environment for children ages 3-6. Level II training covers this above for children ages 6-9. Finally, Level III training is environment where the children range in age 9 to 12.
Each course consists of about 90 hours of training, divided between reading, in class work and observation. These hours are spread over several months – usually one Saturday per month. However, it is not necessary to complete a whole course before beginning CGS in your parish. The amount of material taught in a course covers the full 3-year cycle of the level. Please use one of the links in the course descriptions below for more information about the course, including dates and cost.
For other information about taking a Formation course (including taking “part-time” options), please go to our ‘Course Info and Policies’ page.
For further information, you may contact the The Guild.
Level I Courses:
Trinity Episcopal Church, Randolph, MA
A new Formation I class started on October 19, 2024, runs until December 13, 2025, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Randolph, MA. There will be 12 classes in total. Click here to view the course brochure, which contains more information, dates, and also a way to register. The formation leader is Carol Godfrey; you may contact her via email at carolgodfrey2@gmail.com.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Hopkinton, MA
Another Level I Formation course is being offered for 12 Saturdays beginning on February 22, 2025, and finishes on May 2, 2026; the course is held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Hopkinton, MA. You can click here for more information, dates, and registration. Carol Godfrey is the course formation leader for this course as well. She can be contacted at carolgodfrey2@gmail.com.
Level II Courses:
Church of Our Redeemer, Lexington, MA
A Level II Formation class will be offered in 2 sessions: June 22- 29, 2025, and June 21-28, 2026, at Church of Our Redeemer, Lexington, MA. Click here for more information. The formation leader is Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock. To register, contact the Course Coordinator: The Rev. Silas Kotnour (SKotnour@allsaintsadmin.org). For questions on location and accessibility, contact the host: the Rev. Emily García (assistantrector@ourredeemerlexington.org).
Level III Courses
No Level III Formation course is scheduled at this time. Contact the Guild if you are interested in attending an upcoming course.