94 A Boy, a Book, and a Library Mouse

AMDG.  The one area of life where gravity doesn’t quite apply is head knowledge and heart knowledge—in formation, even for young children, the heart is the most important piece.  Today Joan Claire FitzPatrick, Jamie Leatherby, and Michelle Kim join Bonnie and Steven to discuss how Catechesis of the Good Shepherd uses beauty and child-led engagement to bring children to God.  The ladies explain how CGS uses an “atrium” as part of its approach for children to gain discipline in their bodies while learning to care for themselves and their environment.  They illustrate the theological and historical significance of the program and the goal of evoking joy and peace.  And if all of this sounds a bit unattainable or precious, fear not: they also touch on ways to take stress off parents and make the program fit your family.

Relevant links:

• For more information about this program, visit the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website.
• A is for Altar, B is for Bible by Judith Lang Main

Michelle can be heard on Kolbecast episode #70 First Draft: A Parent In-Service with Chrissy Almanzar and on episode #87 Home Base with fellow homeroom instructors Kim Crawford, Jenni Mammola, and Brittany Doucette.

Joan Claire and Jamie were instrumental in the success of the 2022 Vocations Retreat, selected sessions of which are available here.

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