Thursday, August 29, 2013

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium

I've been pretty busy getting ready to start school and working from home as a marketing consultant, managing social media and writing copy and content for a few companies! Since I have a lot going on right now, I thought I'd repost some oldies, but goodies! I hope everyone is doing great and that you have a wonderful start to the new school year!!!
Copyright Stephanie@ Discovery Days and Montessori Moments




Stephanie over at Discovery Days and Montessori Moments has shared some lovely pictures of her local Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium. Get inspired and check out the rest of her wonderful blog while you're there.


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Level I Catechesis Album
Table of Contents


Environment


Introduction to the Atrium


Movement and Nomenclature

The Altar: Level One

The Altar: Level Two

The Altar: Level Three

The Altar: Level Four (The Tabernacle Genuflection)

Sign of the Cross

Liturgical Calendar

Preparation of the Cruets


Geography

Globe and Topographical Map

Puzzle Map

City of Jerusalem


Celebrations

Advent Celebration

Christmas Celebration

Liturgy of the Light

Pentecost Celebration


Prophecy

Prophecy of the Light

Prophecy of the Names

Prophecy of the City

Prophecy of the Mother

Prophecy of the Star


The Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd

The Found Sheep

The Eucharistic Presence of the Good Shepherd

The Wolf and the Hireling


Parables of the Kingdom

The Mustard Seed

The Pearl of Great Price

The Leaven

The Hidden Treasure

The Wheat Seed

Paschal Parable: The Grain of Wheat


The Infancy Narratives

The Annunciation

The Visitation

The Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds

The Presentation in the Temple

The Adoration of the Magi


Baptism

Baptism: Level One- the Light and the White Garment

Baptism: Level Two- the Water and the Word

Baptism: Level Three-the Gestures and the Oils


The Mass

Preparation of the Chalice

The Cenacle

Gestures of Mass: Lavabo

Gestures of Mass: Consecration

Preparation to Hear the Gospel


Prayers

Psalm 23:1

Psalm 23: 1-3

Hail Mary: Part One

Hail Mary: Part Two

Introduction to the "Our Father"

Maxims



Level II Catechesis Album


Table of Contents

The History of the Kingdom of Heaven
    The Unity of the History
    The History of the Gifts
    What Is the Bible?

Geography
    Pin Map
    City of Jerusalem with Passion Narratives

Prophecy
    Prophecy of the Light (Second Presentation)
    Synthesis of the Prophecies
    Prophecy of the Peaceful Kingdom
    Prophecy of the Holy Spirit
    Prophecy of the Hills and Valleys

The Good Shepherd
    The Eucharistic Presence of the Good Shepherd (Second Presentation)
    The Wolf and the Hireling (Second Presentation)

Parables
    1.  Parables of the Kingdom
            Synthesis of the Parables
    2.  Moral Parables
            The Good Samaritan
            The Insistent Friend
            The Ten Virgins
            The Sower
            The Pharisee and the Publican
            The Wedding Feast
    3.  Parables of Mercy
            The Found Sheep (Second Presentation)
            The Found Coin

The Infancy Narratives
    The Flight into Egypt
    Synthesis of the Infancy Narratives

The Sacraments
    Composite Presentation of Baptism
    The Rite of Baptism
    The Sacrament of Penance
    Summary of the Law
    Overview of Sacramental Preparation
    Meditation 1: The True Vine
    Meditation 2: The True Vine, Second Perspective
    Meditation 3: The Found Sheep and the Found Coin
    Meditation 4: The Prodigal Son
    Meditation 5: The Cure of the Centurion's Servant
    Plan for the First Communion Retreat

The Mass
    Children's Personal Missals
    Synthesis of the Mass
    Origin of the Eucharist
    Altar Definition Cards
    The Consecration
    Re-enactment of the Last Supper

Prayers
    Communal Prayer
    The Lord's Prayer:  Messianic Portion
    The Lord's Prayer:  Entire Prayer
    Maxims
    Psalm 23

Celebrations
    Synthesis of Pentecost

Practical Life
    Match Lighting 
    Calligraphy