-
Photo Albums
-
-
-
-
-
Contact Us
-
mplumbsbdiocese.orgCoordinator of First Holy Communion and Children's Catechesis (habla español) -
Livier Guerralguerrasbdiocese.orgCommunications Coordinator
-
-
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a weekly program designed for children ages 3-10+ years. It is a Montessori-based program, based in experiential learning through the work of the child. Children are able to fulfill sacraments through our Atrium program with Catholic Catechesis formation support provided!
THNJ's Atrium is located in the basement of the Olive Avenue Hall.
Please watch the following informational videos -
-
-
CGS HISTORY
History of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is the result of a long period of careful observation of children by Sofia Cavalletti and her Montessori collaborator, Gianna Gobbi, in Rome. It began quite by accident, without warning or planning, the way God so often comes into our lives. In 1954 Sofia was a Hebrew and Scripture scholar, comfortable in her role in the academic world, when a mother asked her to give some religious instruction to her son. At first Sofia refused, saying she knew nothing about children. The mother persisted and eventually, Sofia consented. That experience with a 7 year-old changed her whole life. She saw in that child and in numerous other children since, a way of being in the presence of God that is both unique to the child and a gift to the adult who stops long enough to notice. Perhaps it is because Sofia went before the child with no preconceived ideas of what should happen that the child responded with such joy. Certainly her background in Scripture made it possible for her to talk about God in a way that opened and enthused the child. From that day to the present time Sofia and Gianna remind us constantly to look to the child for that sign of a deeply religious life - joy - and to always ask the question: "What face of God is the child telling us he or she needs to see?"
-
Links - Domestic Church Rise
-
PARENT AIDE AND CATECHIST AIDE TRAINING:
These SPECIALLY DESIGNED Catechist Aide sessions were adapted for our parish and will be required for those who will be working in our Parish Atrium with the children.
Please note: To become Nationally Certified in this ‘work’, one must complete a 4-week course by a Nationally Certified Formation Leader for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The tuition for the completion of that course is typical $635 for certification in each Level, I and II. Our Holy Name of Jesus formation sessions are brief and designed for catechist aids and are offered for free for parishioners or our Academy Parent or Aides.
Please prayerfully consider joining us for this formative endeavor!
Next ZOOM Catechist Aide Training is in August 2021.
Interested:
RSVP to Mplumb@sbdiocese.org to register for free and receive ZOOM code and password! -
