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The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is founded on two pillars, Scripture and Liturgy. From the youngest age, the Liturgy of the Eucharist forms the heart of the Atrium experience. The children set the model altar and enjoy the liturgical colors which are displayed by the chasuble of the priest. They ponder individual moments of the Mass, particularly the gestures or movements of the priest. The reality that the Good Shepherd, who gives all of Himself for His sheep, calls them to the best food and best drink, His Body and Blood, at the Church, is concretized through an extension to the Good Shepherd material. Upon entering the Level II (E1) Atrium, the children revisit all of these materials and then begin to synthesize their understanding of the gift of the Mass by writing out and illustrating the most essential prayers within the great prayer of the Mass. As they move into Level III (E2), every prayer of the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist grows in significance as the children are offered the opportunity to order and scribe each and every moment. What a beautiful way to become immersed in the language and heart of the most beautiful prayer of the Church, the Holy Mass. Comments are closed.
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Carolyn Kohlhaas
CGS Catechist and Formation Leader (Levels I, II, and III) Categories
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