GS and Child Podcast | Season 2

Episode 61 – The Roots of the Eucharist and the Easter Mystery with Marty O’Bryan

“This is my blood of the covenant which will be shed for many.” Mark 14:24

Marty joins us on the podcast again today to dive into Chapter 3 of Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God as a way for us to enter the Paschal Mystery during Holy Week and the Easter season.  We explore the connections between the Passover Meal, Last Supper, the Paschal Mystery, and the Eucharist.

Marty O’Bryan began her formation in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with Sofia Cavalletti in 1983 and has been a catechists since 1985. She conducts adult formations at Levels I, II and III throughout the United States. A retired speech and language pathologist, Marty holds a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd from Aquinas Institute of Theology. Currently, she works with children in Level I, II, and III atria in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

Ways to Nurture Your Relationship with God – Chapter 3

Previous episode with Marty O’Bryan – Episode 15 – Chapter 1: God and the Child Together– The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey with Marty O’Bryan

Spring Catechist Study Day

Gather with fellow catechists to explore the presentation of the Empty Tomb, the Resurrection Narratives, and the Pentecost Celebration.  We will also discuss some practical end of the year procedures. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, April 19th, from 8-9 ET as we enter into the joy of the resurrection.  This formation day is designed for those members of CGSUSA who have completed a CGSUSA sponsored Catechists Formation (at least Level One Formation) or are currently participating in a CGSUSA sponsored formation course.  Space in limited so register online

This week we are lifting up our Benefactor Member- Mustard Seed Training is a small group of home-based Christian artisans in Northeast Ohio. We prayed for you while making these materials for children and families.

Mustard Seed Training has been approved by The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to partner as a vendor member.

All CGS materials are supplied unfinished allowing the catechist to finish them in accordance with the CGS Method. In addition, our artisans commit to the following:

  • Use furniture-grade birch plywood
  • Use 3/8″ wood with joints instead of 1/4″ for sturdier dioramas
  • Keep popular materials in stock for faster shipping (for example our 2D & 3D figures)
  • Ship unassembled when possible to save you on postage
  • Produce made-to-order items within 6 weeks when not in stock
  • Choose eco-friendly shipping and printing supplies

We hope the materials available here will assist you in completing your CGS atrium! It is an honor to serve your ministry.

Feel free to contact Meagen Farrell at [email protected] or 216.973.4977 for:

  • Custom requests
  • Specific deadlines
  • Bulk items for retreats or materials making workshops

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