FORMATION COURSES
For adults working with the 9-12 year-old child
The Level 3 course builds on the foundation laid by the Level 1 & 2 courses.
This 120+ hour course will continue to ground participants in CGS theory and themes while preparing adults to develop an atrium community for 9-12 year old children.
In Level 3, the covenant is considered with respect to God's revelation and relationship with us through time: the ‘History of the Plan of God’. This theme is explored through: typological studies of Hebrew Scripture; the History of the Jewish People; a deeper look at the sacraments (including Confirmation and the Sacrament of the Sick); and the miracles of Jesus. Moral formation continues through an expansion of the Level 2 work on the maxims and includes an introduction to biblical virtues. Participants discuss organizing “going out” events with the Level 3 children.
The course is presented in the Roman Catholic tradition but includes awareness of material adaptations to the Anglican, Lutheran and Orthodox traditions.
COURSE READINGS
Bring your Bible! Click on the book cover to order in advance through www.josephsinspirational.ca
REQUIRED
The Religious Potential of the Child 6-12 Years Old, 2nd edition
Sofia Cavalletti
Liturgical Training Publications, Chicago 2002. ISBN: 9781616714413
REQUIRED
The History of the Kingdom of God, Part 2, Liturgy and the Building of the Kingdom.
Sofia Cavalletti
Liturgical Training Publications, Chicago 2013. ISBN 978-1-61-671-090-3
RECOMMENDED
Mustard Seed Preaching
Ann M. Garrido
Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago.
ISBN 1-56854-555-X
RECOMMENDED
Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God
Sofia Cavalletti & Patricia Coulter
Liturgical Training Publications, Chicago 2010. ISBN:978-I-56854-920-0
REQUIRED
The History of the Kingdom of God, Part 1, From Creation to Parousia.
Gianna Gobbi & Sofia Cavalletti
Liturgical Training Publications, Chicago 2012. ISBN 978-1-61-671-048-4
REQUIRED
Life in the Vine: The Joyful Journey Continues
Rebekah Francisco Rojcewicz
ISBN: 9781616715984
RECOMMENDED
Drinking from the Sources
Sofia Cavalletti & Patricia Coulter
Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago 2015. ISBN: 978-1-61671-247-1