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Sing with Joy: Music of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Children Three to Six Years
- $40.00
- A book and CD set of 39 songs with music, chords, lyrics and notes by Catherine Maresca regarding use of each song in the atrium. The CD is recorded by the children's choir of Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville, TN. Music has a very important place in the prayer of children and life in the CGS atrium. To encourage the…
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- Materials for Children
Icon of Christ the Good Shepherd
- $10.00
- Place this icon in a prayer space in the home or in the atrium to invite meditation on the central image of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. A great gift for catechists and children.
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The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey
- $18.00
- Now revised and updated with reflections by Rebekah Rojcewicz, this foundational text outlines the trusted methods used for training those in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Exploring the development of the program since its 1959 origins, this edition reflects changes in the materials made by Catechesis of the Good Shepherd founder, Sofia Cavalletti. Rebekah Rojcewicz’s new introduction provides…
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Scripture Booklets: Sets One and Two
- $155.00
- After 30 years, and feedback from the catechists who use these beloved texts, we have updated our scripture booklets to better suit the needs of the children of the atrium. Scripture Booklets isolate texts particularly appropriate for children and presents them with one verse per page so that attention can be given to each idea in the text. The texts were…
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Atrium Assistants Orientation · October 2023
- $100.00
- This session is full. Registration is closed. This online course will cover the key points for an atrium assistant serving children 3-12 years old, including: -- Introduction to the spirituality of Children -- Orientation to the space -- Orientation to the Montessori approach -- Orientation to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) -- Helping children through transitions. We invite assistants preparing…
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Life in the Vine: The Joyful Journey Continues
- $22.00
- In this companion to the Religious Potential of the Child 6-12 years old, Rebekah Rojcewicz introduces the abundant work of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Levels 2 and 3 thematically, as well as through the lens of cosmic education of Maria Montessori and the spiral method of Sofia Cavalletti.
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Scripture Verses
- $0.00
- 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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From Light to More Light
- $20.00
- From Light to More Light condenses the Sacred History lessons of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd into a beautiful children's picture book. This rich and accessible content is a reflection for ages six and up (grandparents too). This book was inspired by a presentation on Creation that had been an experimental material offered to 3-6 year-old children in the…
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I am the Vine, You are the Branches
- $14.00
- I am the Vine, You Are the Branches offers beautiful illustrations of the parable with 1-2 verses of the scripture text written on the opposite page. This is followed by pages that explore a few words of the parable with some "Did you Know?" boxes of related information about vines, and a few meditative questions. The book is written for…
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Grace and Courtesy
- $16.00
- The lessons of Grace and Courtesy in Montessori environments that replace "classroom management" help children to build community together. Simple sentences and related art will quide you through the lessons of Grace and Courtesy and serve as a gentle reminder of the practices that create harmony among children. Artist and Montessori teacher Alicia Olsen has created an easel book with…
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Prophecies for Advent at Home or in the Atrium
- $10.00
- These four Messianic prophecies are presented in the atrium to children beginning at age three, giving them beautiful names and images for Jesus, the Messiah. At home or in the atrium, you can use these with an Advent wreath during Advent. By the fourth week a vivid central star appears, announcing the birth of Christ and the Christmas season. Click here…
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Icon of the True Vine
- $15.00
- The traditional icon of the True Vine usually features Jesus and twelve apostles. This icon, written for children, shows a young Jesus with twelve children of various ages and places and genders. They are turned to him, holding their "blank page", ready to receive his word and life. His own scroll has the words, "Remain in my love." A great…
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