Journals of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 2014-2018

Journals of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 2014-2018
Author: Compilation
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2020-01-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616714425

This volume compiles the last five years of the Journal, including art from children in the atria and reflections on catechetical development

Following God's Pedagogy

Following God's Pedagogy
Author: Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2023-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1618334417

In the 2020 Directory for Catechesis, the Church calls for a renewal of catechesis that focuses on bringing people to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Solid formation is not only about teaching doctrine, but also, and more importantly, about forming disciples who have encountered and know Christ. In Following God’s Pedagogy, Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP, brings decades of experience in catechesis to offer a unique and proven model for children’s catechesis. She draws upon her deep catechetical experience and thorough research into the nature of the child, divine revelation, and catechetical methodology. She offers timely insight into how the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) offers an approach to children’s catechesis that forms the mind and heart of the child, leading them into a deeper relationship with Christ and a life of discipleship. Bishops, diocesan catechetical directors, and all catechists will discover a way of faith formation of children that is sure to renew and strengthen catechesis for years to come.

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education
Author: Angela Murray
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 617
Release: 2023-03-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 135027562X

Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was an Italian physician, anthropologist, and educator known around the world for her educational philosophy and pedagogy. Her work established educational environments tailored to the child where autonomy and independence are encouraged within thriving and respectful communities. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education is an accessible resource tracing Montessori education from its historical roots to current scholarship and contemporary issues of culture, social justice, and environmentalism. Divided into six sections the handbook encompasses a range of topics related to Maria Montessori and Montessori education including foundations and evolution of the field; key writings; pedagogy across the lifespan; scholarly research; global reach; and contemporary considerations such as gender, inclusive education, race and multilingualism. Written by scholars and practitioners based in over 20 countries, this is the go-to reference work for anyone interested in Montessori education.

The Good Shepherd and the Child

The Good Shepherd and the Child
Author: Sofia Cavalletti
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1618334565

Anyone familiar with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has probably encountered the early description of this approach to the religious formation of the child in The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey. With major contributions by Sofia Cavalletti, Gianna Gobbi, Silvana Montanaro, and Patricia Coulter, this book has long been a “core text’ for catechists and also for parents of children in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Now there is a new edition, which reflects the changes in the presentations and the materials that Sofia Cavalletti made in the years before her death in August 2011. The original contributions of the authors are retained in Part I. In Part II, long time catechist and one of the first US catechists to study with Sofia Cavalletti, Rebekah Rojcewicz, has carefully outlined the current methods and developments in the work. This includes a selection of the key parables and scripture texts that are presented to the children. She also offers a new Introduction in which she describes the process by which the original authors and founders of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd came to recognize the child’s potential for a relationship with God and learned what nurtures that experience. The original art work by Julie Coulter-English is retained in this new edition.

Life in the Vine

Life in the Vine
Author: Rebekah Francisco Rojcewicz
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2021-01-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616715987

This book, intended to serve as a companion to The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey, documents the years of work of catechists with children ages six to twelve in the Level 2 atrium. The book draws on the richest mysteries of our faith as recalled with the younger child (ages three to six), and how these mysteries unfold and expand for the older child.

Understanding Children's Spirituality

Understanding Children's Spirituality
Author: Kevin E. Lawson
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1621893685

How important is childhood in the spiritual formation of a person? How do children experience God in the context of their lives as they grow? What does God do in the lives of children to draw them to himself and help them grow into a vital relationship with him? How can adults who care about children better support their spiritual growth and direct it toward relationship with God through Jesus Christ? These are critical questions that church leaders face as they consider how best to nurture the faith of the children God brings into our lives. In this book, over two dozen Christian scholars and ministry leaders explore important issues about the spiritual life of children and ways parents, church leaders, and others who care about children can promote their spiritual formation.