55. Cosmic Education - Ch 9 Life in the Vine - with Carolyn Kohlhaas
The Good Shepherd and the Child
“So that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” John 17:21 Today we are continuing our season 2 journey of exploring all things Montessori as a way to understand the underpinnings and influence Maria Montessori’s discoveries of the child had on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd by diving into her philosophy of Cosmic Education Carolyn Kohlhaas is a catechist and formation leader for CGS at all three levels of formation as well as an AMI certified Montessori guide for children ages 3-12. She holds an undergraduate degree in theology and religious education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Masters degree in Elementary Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland. Carolyn works with area parishes in their implementation of CGS. Books and Articles on Cosmic Education Chapter 9 - Life in the Vine: The Joyful Journey Continues Religious Potential of the Child 6 – 12 Year Old (2nd Edition) To Educate the Human Potential by Maria Montessori The Spirit of the Liturgy by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Maria Montessori’s Cosmic Vision, Cosmic Plan, and Cosmic Education by Camillo Grazzini Books by Maria Montessori The Secret of Childhood The Child and Society A New World and Education Find out more about CGS: Books about Montessori or her work available through the CGSUSA bookstore: In the 2021 Journal, we seek to offer a rich study and deeper understanding of Montessori’s work, which is so integral to CGS. NURTURING THE WHOLE CHILD BY GIANNA GOBBI COMMEMORATIVE JOURNAL: GIANNA GOBBI 1919-2002 MONTESSORI: ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THE CHILD IN THE CHURCH (SOFTCOVER) SILENCE IN THE SHADOW OF SPEECH Previous episodes about Montessori and her work: Episode 4 on Normalization Episode 28 Montessori’s Epiphany Episode 30 on Freedom and Discipline Through their joy, their wonder and awe, their capacity for love and prayer, and their radical simplicity, the children offer adults a glimpse into what it means to fall in love with God. This has been the work of CGSUSA for almost 40 years now: to advocate for the child’s joy. Each year, CGSUSA provides catechist formation, publishes new books for continued study and contemplation, and continues to support catechists and religious leaders across the nation and the world in helping children find their own path to God’s love. We humbly ask for your continued help and support in this effort, please give to our Annual Appeal. Please donate so the work may continue. 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