“During the time that the children are on their own they are absorbing and internalising the parable, This is the time when the child’s heart and mind and spirit are open to God. After this the children work individually with materials of their own choice. When the children arrive at the Atrium they are introduced to a set of materials, which is accompanied by the kerygma or Proclamation of the Word. Together, both adult and child develop the ability to listen as they ask together, “God, who are you and how do you love us?” “I am writing to recommend to you the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, which was introduced into the Archdiocese of Brisbane when I was auxiliary bishop there.Įverything I have seen about it would lead me to endorse it wholeheartedly as a deeply spiritual faith-filled method of catechesis that is utterly respectful of the children involved and the stages of their faith development.” - Bishop Michael Putney Atrium session times in Ku-ring-gai Chase Catholic ParishĬhildren come to the Atrium for one and a half to two hours per week. The task of the catechist is to prepare the environment and make the presentations that call forth a response - to help the child live fully the encounter with God. There is a deep bond between them that produces in the child a desire to draw near to God. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is based on the belief that God and the child are already in a relationship. It is grounded solidly in Scripture and in the Liturgy of the Church, then framed by Montessori educational principles. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a particular way of journeying with children aged between 3 and 12 years toward God.
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