The Good Shepherd and the Child
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God” Romans 8:28
Karen Maxwell joins us on the podcast again to answer many of the questions that people have as they are first beginning their journey in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. What is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd? How do we begin CGS in my parish or school? What is CGS adult formation like? How do I get all the materials? What is an atrium? How many adults do I need to start CGS at my parish or school? Do I need to do the formation in succession? How much does it cost to start CGS? How much time needs to be allotted for an atrium session? Are there books that are recommended for those just starting to be curious about this work?
Karen became involved with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 1990 when her oldest daughter was four years old. She was moved by the spiritual depth offered to the youngest children and found this approach to faith formation personally enriching as well. She helped to begin all three levels of atria in the first church in Georgia to offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She also enjoys introducing adults to this method of catechesis as a CGS formation leader. Karen joined the staff for the United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2004 as Director of Formation. Her work supports formation leaders and catechists through communications, conferences, ongoing formation and resources as well as in responding to a variety of inquiries and pastoral concerns about CGS. Karen is one of two US representatives to the International Council. She also was part of the first cohort to complete a Masters in Pastoral Studies in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at Aquinas Institute of Theology. Karen currently serves as a Level III catechist for a church in her area. Her children, now young adults, all were involved in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. For further questions about CGS you can email Karen at karenmaxwell@cgsusa.org
Link to PDF Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: An Introduction
Another episode with Karen about Catechists Formation
To listen to the article Characteristics of the Good Shepherd Catechesis by Sofia Cavalletti
The Religious Potential of the Child
The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Parish Setting
For a list of episodes to help you dive into the chapters in The Religious Potential of the Child and The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey
The Characteristics of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd #3 states that: The atrium is a community in which children and adults live together a religious experience that facilitates participation in the wider community of the family, the church, and other social spheres. We see the atrium as a place of prayer, in which work and study spontaneously become meditation, contemplation, and prayer. The atrium is a place in which the only Teacher is Christ; both children and adults place themselves in a listening stance before his Word and seek to penetrate the mystery of the liturgical celebration.
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97. The International Consiglio with Rebekah Rojcewicz
96. MAPS-CGS Degree
95. CGS Characteristics #21 and 25 with Lynne Worthington and Marty O’Bryan
94. CGS Characteristics #17, 18, 19, and 20 with Lynda Catalano and Diane Olsen
93. The Meaning, Importance, and Limitations of our Catechetical Materials by Gianna Gobbi
92. Who was Adele Costa Gnocchi with Karin Slabaugh
91. The Infinite Mercy of God with Patricia Coulter
90. Ch. 4 The Parable of the True Vine from Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God with Patricia Coulter
89. Background of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God with Patricia Coulter
88. Ch 2- The Parable of the Good Shepherd of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God with Dan Teller
87. The Paschal Mystery Throughout the Atrium with Jo Ann Padgett
86. Following God’s Pedagogy with Sister Mary Michael Fox
85. CGS and Accompaniment with Fr Boniface Hicks
84. Part 2 - The Family in Easter with Gertrud Mueller Nelson
83. Part 1 - The Family in Lent with Gertrud Mueller Nelson
82. Merciful Parenting with Megan Wallenfang and Erin Miller
81. Mystery of God Meets the Mystery of the Child with Lynda Catalano
80. Being a CGS/Montessori Parent with Nicole Kavanaugh
79. Ch. 6 of The Religious Potential of the Child- The Historical Events in the Life of Jesus Christ
78. A Glimpse at Gianna Gobbi with Claudia Margarita Schmitt
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