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Where we explore the spirituality of Christian children through the method of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
“Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3
“Help us, O God, to enter into the secret of childhood, so that we may know, love and serve the child in accordance with the laws of thy justice and following thy holy will.” Maria Montessori
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Artwork/Figure 11 from The Religious Potential of the Child that Rebekah speaks about
We are so happy to announce that Nurturing the Whole Child: Montessori Principles Applied to the Catechesis of Children by Gianna Gobbi is now available in print and on Kindle! For many years we have been looking to update, clarify, and add to Gianna’s written work that was held in the book Listening to God with Children. This is now published through our CGSUSA imprint with Liturgy Training Publications. It is a beautiful book with chapters from Gianna that were written after the publication of Listening to God with Children. It had photos and an appendix of articles from others who have written about Gianna, including her closest collaborator, Sofia Cavalletti.
Rebekah joins us on the podcast to share with us about Gianna and the story of bringing her writing to us.
Rebekah is a catechist and formation leader in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd having completed her training in 1981 in Rome with Dr. Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi. She has translated several of their books and articles from the original Italian and has written and edited various parts of the CGS core texts. Rebekah is a catechist at her parish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, and for the Missionaries of Charity atrium in Memphis, Tennessee. She serves on the formation committee of CGSUSA, as well as on the International Board for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Further Reading:
Purchase Nurturing the Whole Child HERE
Purchase the Commemorative Journal: Gianna Gobbi 1919 – 2002 HERE
Purchase A Year with Sofia Cavalletti: Daily Reflections on the Spirtual and Theological Influences of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd by Ann Garrido
Other Episodes with Rebekah-
Episode 10- A Reflection on the Good Shepherd
Episode 71 – A Glimpse at Sofia Cavalletti
Episode 97- The International Consiglio
Other Episodes About Gianna or Her Writing-
Episode 3 - Chapter 1 “The Environment” and chapter 2 “The Adult”
Episode 78- A Glimpse of Gianna Gobbi
Episode 93- The Meaning, Importance, and Limitations of our Catechetical Materials
Episode 98 – Welcoming the Children
Learn more about the 40th Anniversary Celebration of CGSUSA HERE
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
"One body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:4-6
“What have we done to Christianity? We have made it into a lot of rules; but Christianity is to enjoy a Person.” Fr Dalmazio Mongillo
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Claudia joins us on the podcast to share with us some of her memories about Father Mongillo as well as tell us about his teachings regarding the pedagogy of God and the child.
Claudia Margarita Schmitt lived in many different countries throughout her life. She has discovered over time that her roots are first in her Roman Catholic faith and also in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Everywhere she goes she recognizes the same language being used to discover the mystery of God. As an international formation leader for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She constantly has this experience of finding her roots. She has been a catechist for 33 years and a formation leader for 32. She lived for 8 years in Rome studying and working with Gianna Gobbi and Sofia Cavalletti. She describes this time as precious and that they taught her many things but first to be humble.
Further Reading:
Journal Articles by Fr Mongillo:
- History and Prayer 2004 Journal
- About Justice: A Meditation 1999 Journal – Read HERE
- Covenant, Collaboration, & Children 2007 Journal
- A Letter from Father Mongillo 2006 Journal
- Learning to Love 2009 Journal – Purchase HERE Read HERE
- The Vocation to Become Human 2011 Journal – Purchase HERE
Sofia’s article about Fr Mongillo from the 2006 Journal, read HERE
A Year with Sofia Cavalletti by Ann Garrido
Essential Realities, Ch. 2 Catechesis as Celebration by Fr Mongillo
Heritage Episodes-
Episode 60- Pioneers of CGS with Betty Hissong
Episode 68- The CGS Heritage- Eugenio Zolli
Episode 76- The CGS Heritage- Romano Guardini
Episode 92- Who was Adele Costa Gnocchi
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
"One body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:4-6
“What have we done to Christianity? We have made it into a lot of rules; but Christianity is to enjoy a Person.” Fr Dalmazio Mongillo
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Ann Garrido joins us to discuss Fr Mongillo’s article, About Justice, A Meditation, from the 1999 Journal of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd where he defines justice in the religious sense and how it applies to our life in the atrium with children.
Read Mongillo’s article, About Justice, A Meditation HERE.
Ann Garrido has been a catechist of the Good Shepherd since 1996. She currently serves as a Level One catechist at her parish while she also serves as a formation leader for the US Association at all three levels. Ann is an Associate Professor at Aquinas Institute of Theology, a graduate school of theology and ministry in the Dominican tradition. She is the author of multiple works, including her newest book Redeeming Power about the healthy and holy exercise of leadership.
Further Reading:
Journal Articles by Fr Mongillo:
- History and Prayer 2004 Journal
- About Justice: A Meditation 1999 Journal – Read HERE
- Covenant, Collaboration, & Children 2007 Journal
- A Letter from Father Mongillo 2006 Journal
- Learning to Love 2009 Journal – Purchase HERE Read HERE
- The Vocation to Become Human 2011 Journal – Purchase HERE
Sofia’s article about Fr Mongillo from the 2006 Journal, read HERE
A Year with Sofia Cavalletti by Ann Garrido
Essential Realities, Ch. 2 Catechesis as Celebration by Fr Mongillo
ANN’S NEW BOOK – REDEEMING POWER
Heritage Episodes-
Episode 60- Pioneers of CGS with Betty Hissong
Episode 68- The CGS Heritage- Eugenio Zolli
Episode 76- The CGS Heritage- Romano Guardini
Episode 92- Who was Adele Costa Gnocchi
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
“Love as I love you.” John 13:34
“Lent is the time in which the joy of loving is rejuvenated.” - Father Mongillo
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Patricia Coulter joins us on the podcast to tell us more about Father Mongillo and to open up the beauty of his article, Learning to Love, from the 2009 journal.
Read the article Learning to Love from the 2009 Journal
Patricia Coulter met Sofia Cavalletti in 1975, and their friendship and close collaboration lasted until Sofia’s death in 2011. Patricia collaborated with Sofia in formation courses, in translations of her writings, and in coauthoring various books. Patricia’s most recent words are a collection of Sofia’s writings, All if Gift: Enjoying the Presence of God and letters, Look at the Light, Words of Loss and Love from Sofia Cavalletti. Dr. Coulter received her certification in the Franciscan Internship Program in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats and her doctorate in ministry from the University of St Michael’s College, University of Toronto. She is the recipient of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice cross for her pastoral ministry with adults and children.
Prayer by Father Mongillo, can be found on page 275-276 of A Year with Sofia Cavalletti:
Trinity Love
Trinity most sweet!
Abba, Father!
Son, Jesus!
Spirit, Love!
Trinity all love!
Source of our identity and our
peace,
source of our happiness!
We adore you, we praise you, we bless you,
we thank you, we love you!
Abba, Father! give us your Spirit,
give us the Spirit of your Son!
The Spirit who knows the depths of your
mystery,
the Spirit who knows the depths of
our mystery!
Give us the Spirit,
in whom you have entrusted the Son to us,
the Spirit who took Jesus by the hand
and made him Son for us!
So that he takes us by the hand and accompanies us
on our pilgrim way toward your dwelling,
where we will contemplate you with uncovered face…
And you will see Jesus in us, the beloved,
and we will lose ourselves in your gaze of love
as in an infinite sea…
as the Son and in the Son,
all in one with You…
with the Beloved… with the Lover,
in the same ecstasy of love forever!
Amen.
Further Reading:
Journal Articles by Fr Mongillo:
- History and Prayer 2004 Journal
- About Justice: A Meditation 1999 Journal – Read HERE
- Covenant, Collaboration, & Children 2007 Journal
- A Letter from Father Mongillo 2006 Journal
- Learning to Love 2009 Journal – Purchase HERE Read HERE
- The Vocation to Become Human 2011 Journal – Purchase HERE
- Christianity? To Enjoy a Person by Sofia Cavalletti about Fr Mongillo – Read HERE
A Year with Sofia Cavalletti by Ann Garrido
Patricia’s Books:
- Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God
- Drinking from the Sources
- Like Leaven: Accompanying Children on their Spiritual Journey
- The Infinite Mercy of God
- Look at the Light: Words on Loss and Love from Sofia Cavalletti
Podcast Episodes with Patricia-
Episode 89 – Background of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God
Episode 91- The Infinite Mercy of God with Patricia Coulter
Heritage Episodes-
Episode 60- Pioneers of CGS with Betty Hissong
Episode 68- The CGS Heritage- Eugenio Zolli
Episode 76- The CGS Heritage- Romano Guardini
Episode 92- Who was Adele Costa Gnocchi
Episode 109. The CGS Heritage- Father Dalmazio Mongillo, To Enjoy a Person with Sue Jett
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:5
“What have we done to Christianity? We have made it into a lot of rules; but Christianity is to enjoy a Person.” Fr Dalmazio Mongillo
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Who is Father Dalmazio Mongillo and how has he influenced our work in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
Read Sofia’s article about Fr Mongillo: Christianity? To Enjoy a Person from the 2006 Journal
Sue first began implementing the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2003 while teaching at St. Peter's Catholic School in Beaufort, SC. She is certified in Levels I, II, and III and became a formation leader in 2010 after receiving her Master of Arts degree in the discipline of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, MO. Sue has directed religious education programs in the dioceses of Milwaukee, Chicago, and NW Indiana and has facilitated the development of CGS in several parishes. She currently serves as a Level 1 Catechist at St. James the Less in Highland, IN and works with lower-elementary children at the Montessori Children's Schoolhouse in Hammond, IN.
Further Reading:
Journal Articles by Fr Mongillo:
- History and Prayer 2004 Journal
- About Justice: A Meditation 1999 Journal – Read HERE
- Covenant, Collaboration, & Children 2007 Journal
- A Letter from Father Mongillo 2006 Journal
- Learning to Love 2009 Journal – Purchase HERE Read HERE
- The Vocation to Become Human 2011 Journal – Purchase HERE
A Year with Sofia Cavalletti by Ann Garrido
Heritage Episodes-
Episode 60- Pioneers of CGS with Betty Hissong
Episode 68- The CGS Heritage- Eugenio Zolli
Episode 76- The CGS Heritage- Romano Guardini
Episode 92- Who was Adele Costa Gnocchi
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
“I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. Matthew 11: 24,25
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What is Phenomenology and how do we see it lived out both in the child and in the atrium?
Donald (Donny) Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD is a Level III catechist, Secular Discalced Carmelite, and Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. He received his MTS from St Norbert College and his doctorate from Loyola University Chicago. He has published twelve books as well as numerous articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in Christian theology and philosophy. His areas of expertise merge at the intersection of Carmelite spirituality, phenomenology, metaphysics, liturgical theology, evangelization and catechesis. Wallenfang served in full-time youth and young adult ministry for nine years. He has been married to his wife, Megan, for twenty-four years and has six children.
Further Reading:
The Religious Potential of the Child 3rd Edition
The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 year old 2nd Edition
Way of Holy Joy by Sofia Cavalletti
Redeeming Conflict by Ann Garrido
A Year with Sofia Cavalletti by Ann Garrido
Phenomenology: A Basic Introduction in the Light of Jesus Christ by Donald Wallenfang
Shoeless: Carmelite Spirituality in a Disquieted World by Donald and Megan Wallenfang
Dialectical Anatomy of the Eucharist: An Étude in Phenomenology by Donald Wallenfang
Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori
Other Episodes You Might Enjoy
Episode 107- The Metaphysical Child with Dr Donald Wallenfang
Episode 82 - Merciful Parenting
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
“I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will." Matthew 11: 24,25
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What is metaphysics and how does it relate to the child? How does Montessori’s idea of the triangular relationship which is the child, the adult, the environment manifest this idea of metaphysics. How can we as adults create environments that allow the child to be more metaphysical?
“There is no being more metaphysical than the child.” Sofia RPC1
Donald (Donny) Wallenfang, OCDS, PhD is a Level III catechist, Secular Discalced Carmelite, and Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. He received his MTS from St Norbert College and his doctorate from Loyola University Chicago. He has published twelve books as well as numerous articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in Christian theology and philosophy. His areas of expertise merge at the intersection of Carmelite spirituality, phenomenology, metaphysics, liturgical theology, evangelization and catechesis. Wallenfang served in full-time youth and young adult ministry for nine years. He has been married to his wife, Megan, for twenty-four years and has six children.
Further Reading:
The Religious Potential of the Child 3rd Edition
The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 year old 2nd Edition
Way of Holy Joy by Sofia Cavalletti
Donald Wallenfang, Metaphysics: A Basic Introduction in a Christian Key (Cascade, 2019).
Thomas Aquinas, Aquinas’s Shorter Summa (Sophia Institute, 2001).
Other Episodes You Might Enjoy
Episode 82 - Merciful Parenting
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
"Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses. Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you." Isaiah 60: 4-5
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Epiphany is 117 years since Maria Montessori dedicated a space specifically for the poor children of San Lorenzo which began her lifelong work of discovering the child and their absorbent minds.
Sherry Mock joins us today to tell us the spirit filled story of that beautiful Epiphany.
Sherry Mock lives in Texas with her husband. She has been trained as a Montessori guide and in all three levels of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, Godmother, Bible teacher, and church and community volunteer.
Further Reading:
2020 The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Journal
The Child in the Church by Maria Montessori
Other Episode with Sherry:
Episode 52: Practical Life with Sherry Mock
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
"And Mary kept all theses things, pondering them in her heart.” Luke 2:19
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Mary Mirrione and I ponder the great mystery of the Incarnation as we do with the children in the work of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd wondering about that great mystery of who Jesus is. Our conversation today is in light of what we are learning through our work with the infant and toddler about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, what the basic needs of a woman in labor and a newborn are and what light this might give us about the mystery of the Incarnation.
Further Reading:
The Basic Needs of a Woman in Labour by Ruth Ehrhardt
The History of the Kingdom of God, Part 1: From Creation to Parousia
Other Podcast Episodes You Might Want to Listen To:
Episode 99- Oxytocin with Ruth Ehrhardt and Mary Mirrione
Episode 92- Adele Costa Gnocchi with Karin Slabaugh
Episode 27 – Mystery of the Incarnation with Karen Maxwell
Episode 53 – The Birth and Infancy of Jesus with Ann Garrido
Episode 104. Incarnation and the Annunciation with Sofia Cavalletti
AUDIOBOOK:
Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
"Let it be with me according to you word.” Luke 1:38
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As we enter Advent and celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception let us listen to Sofia’s words from Chapters 41 and 43 of The History of the Kingdom of God Part One on the Incarnation and the Annunciation
Further Reading:
The History of the Kingdom of God, Part 1: From Creation to Parousia
UPDATE- Audiobook – Now Available on Audible
CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!
The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.
Learn more HERE
Find out more about CGS:
Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Follow us on Social Media-
Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”
Instagram- cgsusa
Twitter- @cgsusa
Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA
YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd