CCT Round Tables:

CCT Round Tables, offered through the Center for Children and Theology, are a regular regional gathering for catechists and others interested in the work of the atrium.
Join us for our sixth Round Table!

Practical Life as
a Path to Prayer

Sunday, May 16, 2010
from 1-3:30 pm hosted at
All Saints Episcopal Church-Sharon Chapel
3421 Franconia Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22310

In every atrium as well as in every Montessori classroom, there are materials and exercises of Practical Life, dedicated to care of self and care of environment. In the 3-6 environment these exercises also help the children to gain independence, develop controlled movement, and foster concentration. In the 6-12 environments, Practical Life helps the children to care for the atrium with independence, while connecting them to the community.

For people of all ages, practical life fosters mediation and mindful activity, serving the prayer life of the children and adults who do this humble work with attention and love.

At this Round Table you will have the opportunity to work with, explore, and see practical life exercises for Level I, II, and III. A number of experienced catechists and Montessori teachers will be available to present and discuss the Practical Life work of the atrium.

This Round Table will be hosted by Davette Himes and her atrium at All Saints Episcopal Church, Sharon Chapel in Alexandria, Virginia.

Round Table suggested donation is $10. This donation helps to defray the cost of hospitality, and half will be donated to the Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to help support their production of the video on the work of the child.

RSVP to let us know you'll be attending! Please forward this email to anyone you think might be interested.

Contact us at cct@cctheo.org

More About CCT Round Tables

What: Round Tables for catechists, assistants, parents, pastors, and DRE's of area Catechesis of the Good Shepherd programs. Each Round Table will begin with a presentation of a chosen topic and include time for discussion of that and other topics.

When: 2-3 times/year, Sunday afternoons, Saturday mornings, or weekday evenings.

Where: At area atriums, all are welcome to host a Round Table in conjunction with us.

Why: To help us get to know each other, support our work, implement course work effectively, make a place for assistants and parents in the catechesis community, discuss issues not covered in courses.

How: We will use a local email list to announce the Round Tables. When you get these, please forward them to your co-workers, parents, and any others you think would like to join us. The Center will choose the topics together with the hosting atrium, based on feedback from you. Let us know topics you would like to have included. If you get this announcement you are on the email list, please send us the emails of interested persons (with their permission).

Who: We will need leaders for each Round Table. A presenter who has some expertise in the chosen topic, and others to serve as discussion leaders. Please consider offering yourself for either role.

Please: * RSVP if you plan to come when you get an announcement of a Round Table
* plan to host a Round Table in your atrium
* consider leading a Round Table
* suggest topics for future Round Tables
* forward the Round Table announcements to anyone you think might be interested!

Contact us at cct@cctheo.org

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