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CGS Resources for the 6-12 Year Old Child

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I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.

JOHN 6:51

Our mission is to support catechists, parents, and others in the Church and beyond as they grow in their understanding of the religious potential of children. With this in mind, we offer you these resources to serve you and the child.

Podcasts for Families of 6 – 12 Year Old Children

Episode 33 – Moral Formation
Episode 41 - The Elementary Aged Child
Episode 117 - The Level Three Child
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Podcasts for Families of Children of All Ages

Episode 20 – Living the Domestic Church
Episode 80- Being a CGS/Montessori Parent
Episode 81- Mystery of God meets the Mystery of the Child
Episode 82- Merciful Parenting
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We believe God and the child have a unique relationship with one another. Children need their own place to foster the growth of that relationship. The growth of this relationship is assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child.

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What is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd? The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd was born from the joy of the children’s encounter with God. It has been observed that children of the same developmental stage, even those from widely varying cultural backgrounds, respond to elements of the Christian message in the same way.

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In Catechesis of the Good Shepherd adults are given the opportunity to embrace a method of catechesis (or religious education) that will deepen one’s relationship with God. Catechist formation in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is both instructive as well as experiential. It captivates both the head as well as the heart.

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We read in the Gospel of Mark that Jesus sent his disciples out in pairs, two by two; the journey was not meant to be a solitary one. It is essential for us as catechists to support one another as we prepare materials, work in the atrium, and observe the child. We come together in unity, as members of CGSUSA, to share the joy of this work.

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Through their joy, their wonder and awe, their capacity for love and prayer, and their radical simplicity, children offer us adults a glimpse of what it means to fall in love with God. This has been the work of CGSUSA for over 30 years: to advocate for the child’s joy.

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