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  • Episode 144. Independence for the 0–3-Year-Old with Cecilia Drabbant

    Episode 144. Independence for the 0–3-Year-Old with Cecilia Drabbant
    Jun 18 2025
    “For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 "Every useless help is an obstacle to the child's development." Maria Montessori Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Podcasts by Series Level One Book Study Level Two Book Study Cecilia joins us on the podcast again to help us explore how to foster Independence in the 0-3 year-old. How we as the adult can help this growth in the child rather than be an obstacle. Cecilia Drabbant holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) diploma in Assistant to Infancy (0-3), as well as an AMI certificate in Montessori Core Principles. She also holds an Architecture Engineering degree from Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung, Indonesia, and completed her formation in evangelization from Emmanuel School of Mission in Rome, Italy. Her work includes serving both as a Toddler Directress and a Toddler Catechist for the weekly sessions at Renaissance Montessori School. Since being introduced to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2012, she has received CGS formation in Levels I, II, III, and Infant-Toddler, and has the opportunity to work with children at all levels. Additionally, she is recognized as a Level 1 Formation Leader. A particularly meaningful moment in her ministry was when she and her team brought the first CGS Formation Course to Indonesia in its native language. Currently, Cecilia serves as a Catechist and Atrium Program Director at Renaissance Montessori School in Nokesville, VA, also a Level II Catechist at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Church in Colonial Beach, VA. Episodes to help you further explore Freedom and Discipline: Episode 30 – Freedom and Discipline with Claire Paglia Episode 133 – Freedom and Responsibility with Sr Mary Teresita Episode 134 – Freedom and Responsibility for the First Plane Child Episode 135 – Freedom and Responsibility for the Second Plane Child Episode 139 – What to Try When it Seems to be Failing? With Cathy Johanni Episode 141 – Normalization with Claire Paglia and Sr Maria Teresita Episode 142 – Adults as Potential Obstacles in Development with Pilar Bewley Purchase the book Discovery of the Child to learn more. The Prepared Environment: Making Materials with Don Martin (The Catechist's Husband) and Lynda Catalano Tuesday, August 26, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm EDT Join Don Martin, CGSUSA Vendor, The Catechist's Husband, and Lynda Catalano, CGSUSA Formation Leader, who will share her wisdom and passion for making the materials by hand. Don and Lynda's sessions will be followed by time for questions. All those present will be registered for a drawing for an atrium material from the Catechist's Husband. Mark your calendars for this SPECIAL EVENT. Registration information will come in July. This is a free Zoom Session BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent. Catechist Prayers and prayer services and so much more! Click Here to create your Organizational Membership! AUDIOBOOK: Audiobook – Now Available on Audible CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz! The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook. Find out more about CGS: Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Follow us on Social Media- Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” ...
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  • Episode 143. A Priest in CGS with Fr Joseph Lustig

    Episode 143. A Priest in CGS with Fr Joseph Lustig
    Jun 4 2025
    “For you are a people sacred to the Lord, your God, who has chosen you from al the nations on the face of the earth to be a people peculiarly his own.” Deuteronomy 14:2 Characteristic #31 “Every atrium avails itself of the help of a priest who is attentive to the children, particularly to their religious capacities, celebrates Eucharist and sacrament of reconciliation with them, and works in harmony with the spirit of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. “32 Points of Reflection of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Fr Joseph joins us on the podcast to share about how he became involved in CGS and how it has affected his view of children’s spirituality and his vocation as a priest. He also shares a few tips on how to get your own priests and deacons involved in CGS. Fr. Joseph Lustig is a priest of the Diocese of Boise, Idaho and a native of Cottonwood, Idaho. He has completed formation in and assisted with CGS levels one and two. He has been a parish priest for six years and currently is completing a Licentiate in Canon Law from Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Canada, where he also serves a local parish in its atrium. If you have any questions or want to reach out, you can contact him at fr.lustig@icloud.com. Books You May Be Interested In: Preaching With Children The Religious Potential of the Child Episodes from other Priests: Episode 29 – CGS and Christian Unity with Bishop Talley Episode 32 – A Priest in the Atrium Episode 85 – CGS and Accompaniment with Fr Boniface Hicks Episode 125 – A Priest in CGS with Fr Kevin Douglas Episode 138 – CGS and Ignatius Spirituality with Fr Joseph Hill BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent. Catechist Prayers and prayer services and so much more! Click Here to create your Organizational Membership! AUDIOBOOK: Audiobook – Now Available on Audible CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz! The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook. Find out more about CGS: Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Follow us on Social Media- Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” Instagram- cgsusa Twitter- @cgsusa Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
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  • Episode 142. Adults as Potential Obstacles in Development with Pilar Bewley

    Episode 142. Adults as Potential Obstacles in Development with Pilar Bewley
    May 21 2025
    “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3-5 "Every useless help is an obstacle to the child's development." Maria Montessori Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Pilar joins us back on the podcast to explore way that adults unintentionally can become obstacles in a child’s development, what this does to a child, and how we can avoid offering useless help. Pilar Bewley is an AMI-certified guide for Primary and Elementary levels and a Positive Discipline facilitator. After spending over a decade teaching in Montessori classrooms, Pilar began homeschooling her children in 2019. Her passion for making Montessori education accessible inspired her to create Mainly Montessori, where she mentors parents who choose to homeschool using Montessori principles. Connect with Pilar on Instagram at @mainly.montessori.homeschool or visit her website at www.mainlymontessori.com. Episodes to help you further explore Freedom and Discipline: Episode 30 – Freedom and Discipline with Claire Paglia Episode 133 – Freedom and Responsibility with Sr Mary Teresita Episode 134 – Freedom and Responsibility for the First Plane Child Episode 135 – Freedom and Responsibility for the Second Plane Child Episode 139 – What to Try When it Seems to be Failing? With Cathy Johanni Episode 141 – Normalization with Claire Paglia and Sr Maria Teresita Purchase the book Discovery of the Child to learn more. BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent. Catechist Prayers and prayer services and so much more! Click Here to create your Organizational Membership! AUDIOBOOK: Audiobook – Now Available on Audible CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz! The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook. Find out more about CGS: Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Follow us on Social Media- Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” Instagram- cgsusa Twitter- @cgsusa Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
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  • Episode 141. Normalization with Sister Maria Teresita and Claire Paglia

    Episode 141. Normalization with Sister Maria Teresita and Claire Paglia
    May 7 2025
    “A tranquil mind gives life to the body” Proverbs 14:30a NAB Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Sister Maria Teresita and Claire Paglia join us back on the podcast to continue to explore tools to help us in the atrium and in our lives establish freedom and discipline. We explore the Montessori concept of Normalization so that we can be further equip to have true freedom and responsibility with children. Sister Maria Teresita is a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia. She currently serves as an upper-elementary guide at St. Philip Learning Center, a Catholic Montessori homeschool enrichment program in Franklin, TN, a catechist for Levels 2 and 3 in a parish setting, and a formation leader for CGS Levels 1 and 2. Sister holds an AMI diploma at the Elementary level, a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Aquinas College, Nashville), and a M.A. in Montessori Education (Loyola University, Maryland). She has enjoyed nearly 20 years serving children as a classroom teacher in both conventional and Montessori settings and 14 years as a catechist of the Good Shepherd in all three atria levels. Sister began her Montessori journey as a child in a Montessori school where she developed a deep love for learning. She is a convert to the Catholic faith and delights in every opportunity to “listen to God with children.” Claire Paglia is a child of the atrium. As an adult, she is an AMI-trained guide who has been in the primary environment for 12 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in education with a concentration in Montessori from Loyola University, Maryland. She worked for a year as a course assistant for the primary training center. In 2012, she received her Level I formation and has been a catechist at her church in varying capacities since then. She enjoys spending time with her family and particularly enjoys preparing Montessori-friendly spaces at home for her three children. Episodes to help you further explore Freedom and Discipline: Episode 4 – Normalization with Gabriela Perez Episode 30 – Freedom and Discipline with Claire Paglia Episode 133 – Freedom and Responsibility with Sr Mary Teresita Episode 134 – Freedom and Responsibility for the First Plane Child Episode 135 – Freedom and Responsibility for the Second Plane Child BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent. Catechist Prayers and prayer services and so much more! Click Here to create your Organizational Membership! AUDIOBOOK: Audiobook – Now Available on Audible CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz! The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook. Find out more about CGS: Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Follow us on Social Media- Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” Instagram- cgsusa Twitter- @cgsusa Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
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  • Episode 140. Feed My Lambs with Mary Mirrione

    Episode 140. Feed My Lambs with Mary Mirrione
    Apr 23 2025
    "When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord you know that I love you.’ He said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ ” John 21:15 Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Mary Mirrione joins us on the podcast to ponder the scripture from John 21 with Peter and Jesus. We sit with this scripture in light of the Easter season we have just entered and the many gifts it has to offer us. Mary Mirrione began working with CGS in 1992. She and a team of catechists and parents built atria at St Anne’s in Gilbert, Arizona for their 1800 children. She has been a formation leader since 1997 serving as such at home and abroad. She also works with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity throughout the United States and around the world. Mary served on the Board for CGSUSA and is a graduate of the first cohort at Aquinas Institute of Theology to receive a Masters in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She is a faculty member of Kino Catechetical Institute in the Diocese of Phoenix. Since 2010, she serves as the National Director for the United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Growing Seeds Become a Growing Seed Donor HERE Items from the Store You May be Interested In: Purchase the Religious Potential of the Child HERE Nurturing the Whole Child Podcast Episodes about Easter: Episode 11 – Were Not Our Hearts Burning Within Us Episode 61 – The Roots of the Easter Season and the Eucharist Episode 84 – The Family in Easter BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent. Catechist Prayers and prayer services and so much more! Click Here to create your Organizational Membership! AUDIOBOOK: Audiobook – Now Available on Audible CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz! The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook. Find out more about CGS: Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Follow us on Social Media- Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” Instagram- cgsusa Twitter- @cgsusa Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
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  • Episode 139. What to Try When it Seems to be Failing? With Cathy Johanni

    Episode 139. What to Try When it Seems to be Failing? With Cathy Johanni
    Apr 9 2025
    "I can do anything through Him that strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Cathy Johanni joins us back on the podcast to share her experience, wisdom and strategies about what you can try when you feel like you are failing. Cathy Johanni lives in Columbus, Ohio where she has enjoyed accompanying children on their spiritual journeys for more than two decades. She is recognized as a formation leader in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at levels I, II, and III. She has been involved in Montessori education for a decade, working with children ages 5-14. A member of the editorial committee for the United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Annual Journal. Cathy has authored articles and contributed to The Roman Missal Third Edition and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Changes to Materials . She holds a Bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Princeton University, a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University and Montessori Elementary certificates. Married for 31 years, she is the mother of five. Growing Seeds Become a Growing Seed Donor HERE 32 Characteristics of CGS otherwise called the 32 Points of Reflection Items from the Store You May be Interested In: Purchase the Religious Potential of the Child HERE Nurturing the Whole Child Podcast Episodes With Cathy: Episode 54 – Human Needs and Tendencies Episode 67 - Anthropological Catechesis Episode 124 - The Work of the Second Plane Child Podcast Episodes about Freedom and Responsibility Episode 30 – Freedom and Discipline Episode 133 – Freedom and Responsibility Episode 134 – Freedom and Responsibility for the First Plane Child Episode 135 – Freedom and Responsibility for the Second Plane Child BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent. Catechist Prayers and prayer services and so much more! Click Here to create your Organizational Membership! AUDIOBOOK: Audiobook – Now Available on Audible CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz! The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook. Find out more about CGS: Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Follow us on Social Media- Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” Instagram- cgsusa Twitter- @cgsusa Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
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  • Episode 138. CGS and Ignatian Spirituality with Fr Joseph Hill

    Episode 138. CGS and Ignatian Spirituality with Fr Joseph Hill
    Mar 26 2025
    "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Fr Joseph shares with us about how he got involved in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and a few of the parallels he sees between CGS and Ignatian Spirituality. Fr. Joseph Hill, SJ was born in Phoenix, AZ, raised in a Catholic family with his three brothers. At nine years old his family moved to England, where he attended Catholic schools and then the University of Oxford, earning a BA in theology in 2003. In 2004 he entered the Jesuit seminary in south Louisiana. Taking religious vows after two years, he was sent to study philosophy at Fordham University in New York, graduating with an MA in 2009. He then spent three years teaching theology at Jesuit High School, New Orleans. In 2012 he was sent to study theology at FAJE in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, earning a MA in 2014. Then he returned to Boston, earning a MEd at Boston College in 2015. He was ordained a Catholic priest on June 13th, 2015. For one year he worked at Parroquia San Ignacio in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and served as chaplain of Academia San Ignacio parish elementary school. It was in Puerto Rico that he became familiar with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. With the help of two excellent catechists and the school leaders, they implemented CGS Level I in the school. In August 2016 he moved to St. Louis, where he taught and worked in campus ministry at St. Louis University High School. During this time Fr. Hill, SJ completed a Doctor of Education degree from Vanderbilt University. Since July, 2021 he has lived in Tampa, FL, working as a Province vocation promoter. Growing Seeds Become a Growing Seed Donor HERE Growing Seed Donor Form. Access will also be granted to all existing recurring donors as of January 15, 2025. The recordings will be available through June 30, 2026. Be sure to click the checkbox: “Show my support by making this a monthly donation.” In 2024, The United States Association of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd began celebrating 40 years of being an association of catechists who listen to God with children in the United States and around the world. In honor of our 40 years of remaining with children, we are launching a new sustainable giving program at CGSUSA: Growing Seeds. As part of Growing Seeds, your regular, automatic gift is simple and convenient, allowing you to spread your philanthropy over time. It also provides CGSUSA with a more predictable source of income so we can focus on sustaining and supporting the religious life of children and those who serve them. For a minimum gift amount of $15 per month ($180 per year), you will automatically be recognized as a CGSUSA Growing Seeds donor, giving you one year of access to the recordings from Between Memory and Hope: 40th Anniversary Celebration as our way of thanking you for your generosity. Please be sure you are logged in to your CGSUSA Membership account and complete the online giving form. Access to the video recordings is available to Growing Seeds donors until June 2026, at which point we’ll have a new gift for you. For less than $5 per week, you will be able to access all the video and audio recordings from the Between Memory and Hope plenary sessions and workshops, including the full recording of Fr. Joseph Hill’s presentation, “CGS and Ignatian Spirituality,” as well as “The Metaphysical Child: To Live and Move and Have Their Being,” “Observations Serving Toddlers in the Atrium,” and “Memories of Sofia and Gianna with the Children.” These presentations would make wonderful topics for catechist retreat days, parent education sessions, and other continuing education for those who serve children. Thank you for joining us in sustaining CGSUSA with a recurring gift. Items from the Store You May be Interested In: Purchase the Religious Potential of the Child HERE Preaching with Children Podcast Episodes With Priests: Episode 29 – CGS and Christian Unity with Bishop Talley Episode 32 – A Priest in the Atrium Episode 125. A Priest in CGS with Fr Kevin Douglas BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent,...
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  • Episode 137. The Challenge of Lent as Gift- A Catechist Journey with Jo Thornley Cox

    Episode 137. The Challenge of Lent as Gift- A Catechist Journey with Jo Thornley Cox
    Mar 12 2025
    “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” John 12:24 Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE! Jo joins us on the podcast to ponder Lent as gift which is a different way of looking at Lent for most of us. Through the lens of The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd she helps us look at Lent with new eyes. Jo Thornley Cox has been in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd since 2001. She is certified in all three levels and is a formation leader recognized by the U.S. Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in Levels I and II. She is grateful to have worked on formation teams in Missouri, Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Ottawa, Canada. A graduate of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College near Terre Haute, Ind., she also earned a primary certificate from the American Montessori Society. Among other positions, she worked as a Montessori directress in a Catholic school in Duluth, Minn., and a parish director of traditional religious education in Kansas City, Mo., before discovering CGS. As a charter member of the SonFlower Region of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, she served on its board many years. She is co-director of CGS at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish/School in Kansas City, offering CGS in all three levels. This is the sixth iteration of her atria and hopefully the last! Jo and her husband, Jody, have three children and a granddaughter. CGS Lent Resources for Families San Damiano Crucifix Parent Page Items from the Store You May be Interested In: To Dance with God Paschal Candle Set Podcast Episodes About Lent: Episode 31- Even Now- a Lenten Reflection Episode 58- Examination of Conscience Episode 83- Merciful Parenting Episode 83- The Family in Lent Episode 110- Learning to Love Episode 136- CGS Lent in the Home BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER! Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month: Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website. Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website. Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts. Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points. Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent. Catechist Prayers and prayer services and so much more! Click Here to create your Organizational Membership! AUDIOBOOK: Audiobook – Now Available on Audible CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz! The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook. Find out more about CGS: Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Follow us on Social Media- Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd” Instagram- cgsusa Twitter- @cgsusa Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd
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