The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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What is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
is an Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in
Sacred Scriputure, Liturgy, and respect
for the child’s rich relationship with God. Central to the catechesis is the atrium,
a 
room containing beautiful materials that focus the
child's attention on key scripture passages or liturgical
moments. After an introduction by the catechist, the
children are invited to work with a material on their
own to continue their meditation.
Since 1954, Dr. Sofia Cavalleti and her co-worker, Gianna Gobbi, have developed the catechesis by observing and working with children between the ages of three and twelve. It is the joyful, peaceful response of the children themselves that has inspired and determined the content of this unique program.
The National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd supports the work of catechists throughout the United States and issues certificates upon completion of an approved course. These courses are offered by the Center of Children and Theology in cooperation with the Association.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:
Level I (3-6 year-old curriculum)
Level II (6-9 year-old curriculum)
Level III (9-12 year-old curriculum)
Goal
Formation
in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is designed
to attune participants to the religious life
of the child at 3-12 years old and to provide
specific methods and materials to foster their
spiritual life.
Contact
Contact
the Center for Children and Theology, cct@cctheo.org to register
for courses or call (202) 250-5905.
Location
Classes
offered through the Center for Children and Theology,
are held at Christian Family Montessori School,
3628 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD. Lodging
can be arranged for out-of-town participants.
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Dates
Course Facilitator: Davette Himes is the Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd parish and outreach program at All Saints Episcopal Church Sharon Chapel in Alexandria, VA. She is certified in all three levels of this work for children ages 3 to 12 years. She has spoken at regional and diocesan meetings about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with a particular focus on evangelization and outreach. Tuition:
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Level II (6-9 curriculum) Dates
Course Facilitator: Catherine Maresca, MA, is a catechist at Christian Family Montessori School. She studied the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with Rebekah Rojcewicz and Sofia Cavalletti. She has conducted formation courses across the United States and in Uganda. She is founder and director of the Center for Children and Theology, where she researches the spiritual life of young children. Tuition:
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