CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-inspired form of religious education.  It is very spiritual, and the curriculum is based on Scripture and Liturgy.  I never cease to find it inspiring to watch the children in class.  The religious potential of children is extraordinary, as is their ability to concentrate and focus.  Why do we so often plan activities that presume children must always be moving?

In the CGS classroom (as in a good Montessori school) even children this age can be found to be deeply engaged.  These two had chosen to listen to the Bibl story about the Epiphany.  Although they can't read,they have the opportunity to find the actual passages in the Bible and they recognize the Bible as a Sacred book.  They can also "work" with the figures you see at the lower left....but these are presented as holy objects, to be used with respect, and it is lovely to see the children respond so wholeheartedly to this idea.