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Scripture Verses
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- A selection of these scriptures can be written with simple illumination onto cards for the children to place near their bed or on the family table to read. From Level II Prayer Cards. Copy and paste from the lines below or click "Download" to download a PDF version. Lines from Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer. Blessed is the…
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Materials for Prayer in the Level III Atrium
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- I have been a catechist in the Level III atrium since 1992 at Christian Family Montessori School for both the in-school atrium and the after-school program. During this time, as I began to understand the needs and interests of the 9-12-year-old children, I developed a significant collection of materials for prayer and meditation. These materials, along with a selection of…
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The Invitation Table
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- This short and sweet video features Davette Himes, catechist and formation leader, using books to explore seasonal themes with older children in the CGS Level II Atrium.
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Books in the Atrium · Level I Book List
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- Notes from catechist and formation leader Davette Himes about creating and maintaining a Level I book collection, along with book recommendations and using books in the atrium. Free PDF download.
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Books in the Atrium · Level 2 Book List
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- Notes from catechist and formation leader Davette Himes about creating and maintaining a Level 2 book collection, along with book recommendations and using books in the atrium. Free PDF download.
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Creating Radical Welcome: Healing the Racial Divide · ECHOES Vol. 10 No. 3
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- ECHOES is a tool for sharing the rich spirituality of the child, complementing course discussions, and deepening understanding of CGS. The complete digital collection is available for purchase here. This issue is offered as a free resource.
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Border Paper and Calligraphy Practice Sheets
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- 5 lightly lined sheets with borders reflecting the themes of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: the True Vine, the cross, the nativity, prophetic and angelic announcements, plus 5 practice sheets for learning the strokes, lower and upper case letters of Italic writing.
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Books in the Atrium
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- Notes from a Spring 2022 CCTheo Conversation with Davette Himes on Books in the Atrium. Free PDF download.
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Catechist Action Research in the Atrium
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- CCTheo opened in 1995 with a vision to explore the intersection of the church, children, and theology. This is best done right in the atrium with the children themselves. For 60 years Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi modeled this exploration. They painstakingly prepared materials for children that embody the Scriptures and liturgies of our faith, then created the space for…
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Bible Citations for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Scripture Booklets and Prophecies
- by Jodi-beth McCain. The Good Shepherd The Good Shepherd - John 10:3b-5, 10b-11, 14-16 The Found Sheep - Luke 15:4-6 Parables of the Kingdom of God The Mustard Seed – Mark 4:30-32 The Growing Seed - Mark 4:26-29 The Pearl of Great Price - Mathew 13:45-46 The Hidden Treasure – Mathew 13:44 The Leaven – Matthew 13:33 Messianic Prophecies…
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Why Sixth-Graders Should be in a Montessori Upper Elementary Program
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- The American Montessori Society has graciously given us permission to share "Why Sixth-Graders Should be in a Montessori Upper Elementary Program" from Montessori LIfe, a wonderful article by Robyn Breiman, MEd, and Betsy Coe, PhD that can inform our decisions to invite sixth-graders into youth programs or keep them in the third year of the 9-12 atrium.
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What Color are the Sheep? Catechesis Materials and Cultural Challenges
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- This Powerpoint presentation by Nora Howell discusses how cultural aspects of materials may impact the children served by Catechesis, particularly if they feel excluded. Nora addresses the challenge of how to balance our respect for the original choice that Sofia Cavalletti made for CGS materials with our commitment not to put any barriers between a child and the love of God.…