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.
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Formation Requirements
Expectations
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100% attendance and engagement in group discussions, prayer and in simulated presentations using the materials.
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10 hours minimum observation in a level 3 atrium and/or elementary 9-12 Montessori classroom.
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Completion of personal album through hands-on work with materials, individual writing, group discussion and collaboration.
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Completion of all assigned reading.
Questions?
COURSE READINGS
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
Drinking from the Sources
Sofia Cavalletti & Patricia Coulter
Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago 2015. ISBN: 978-1-61671-247-1
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
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
UPCOMING COURSES
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