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.
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That looks really interesting! Is this material meant to be used in classrooms or is it also available for homeschoolers or other groups p.e. our scouts group?
Well, to have a proper CGS class, you need to have teachers specifically trained for this - Ciska, I hadn't thought of it until now, but you would be perfect for this ministry. See if you can find a CGS class to visit - you will be inspired, I promise. Just looking at these photos again touched my heart. Training here is about ten day-long sessions, but there is homework (preparation of materials) in between the monthly classes.
You'd also like Sofia Cavaletti's book The Religious Potential of the Child. (And you have your adorable little brother to try it out on!)
We don't have classes for catechism. We don't even have proper, organised catechism, not for children, not for adults, nothing. There are a lot of isolated events, but nothing organized.
What is a CGS class? I'd love to teach children, it's something that gives me energy and gives me the feeling I actually did something that mattered, but I don't feel like starting everything up on myself.
We don't have classes for catechism. We don't even have proper, organised catechism, not for children, not for adults, nothing. There are a lot of isolated events, but nothing organized.
What is a CGS class? I'd love to teach children, it's something that gives me energy and gives me the feeling I actually did something that mattered, but I don't feel like starting everything up on myself.
Sorry for double posting above.
And I figured out what CGS class is too. Let's just say it's been a tiring week ...
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