As part of the observance of the Year of Faith we have been looking at the Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium), the first document promulgated by the Council. So far we have looked at the Constitution’s understanding of the liturgy (my first column) and the …
Discovering a love for God
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Emily Booker
Catechists prepare young hearts, minds through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd By Emily Booker During the summer as many families were enjoying a break and vacations, catechists in the Diocese of Knoxville were planning ahead, preparing to bring young hearts to Christ. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd trainings for both Level 1 and Level 2 were held in Knoxville and Chattanooga over the summer, training catechists on the Montessori-style formation program. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a program of instruction focused on contemplation and developing a love for God. Children learn the Gospel in an interactive, age-appropriate way in a space called the atrium, which creates an environment for learning and prayer. Many parishes and schools in the Diocese of Knoxville are using this program. The catechist’s job is less about instructing and more about cultivating an environment so that children can listen and speak with God in a... Read more →