Here at the Center for Children and Theology, I frequently have the joy of sifting through our database of children's reflections based on their work in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
As I was going through the database recently, I found a entry I'd never seen before from a discussion of the 23rd Psalm done with a group of 6-9-year-olds. Their catechist recorded their thoughts and reflections in a numbered list that had 56 entries! I tried to find favorites to narrow it down to one post, but I just couldn't. Every one demonstrates what theological insight these children have to share with us. And the reflections make it clear how much they have synthesized over their 3-6 years in the atrium.
So in the coming weeks, I'll be posting small portions of those reflections on the 23rd Psalm. Enjoy! And please share your thoughts with us!
Listening to the child with respect and humility was the foundation of educator Maria Montessori’s work. We invite you to read through these posts from our collection of art, theological comments and prayers of children, and share your own reflections. Considering these responses together may help us deepen our understanding of the mysteries of the child and God.
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Children have a deep relationship with God, rich in love and profound joy. They know God, even before God's name is spoken to them. God dwells in the heart of the child. The spirituality of the child has so much to teach us as adults, yet often we are in too much of a hurry to truly listen.
With this blog, we at the Center for Children and Theology invite you to listen for God with children. For over twenty years, we have collected theological reflections, artwork and prayers of children, generally in response to their work in the Montessori-based religious formation program called the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The names of children have been changed to protect their privacy.
With this blog, we at the Center for Children and Theology invite you to listen for God with children. For over twenty years, we have collected theological reflections, artwork and prayers of children, generally in response to their work in the Montessori-based religious formation program called the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The names of children have been changed to protect their privacy.
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