Godly Play An Imaginative Approach to Religious Education Author Jerome Berryman applies Montessori principles and explores the need to be childlike, that runs through the New Testament, an idea born out of modern behavioral discoveries. He examines such educational issues as worship and the uses of religious language. He provides hands-on techniques for integrating laughter, playfulness, and structure. 180 pp. $13.95
Teaching Godly Play Jerome Berryman This is an introduction to the Montessori method as applied in Godly Play, starting with children 3 years old. It provides both the theory and practice of engaging children in biblical imagery that relates to the child's original experience of the mystery of God. $13.95
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in a Parish Setting Tina Lillig provides a basic description of how to start the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in your parish. The information answers the questions parish leaders and parents ask about the Catechesis and its significance in the life of children and the entire parish. 88 pp. $7.00
The Good Shepherd & the Child Cavalletti, Coulter, Gobbi & Montanaro This book describes the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, based on the methods of Maria Montessori. Caring adults who listen, pray, and journey with children can nurture the child's natural sense of wonder and experience of God. Includes basic, practical suggestions on how to present basic biblical images and sacramental/liturgical signs to the young child. 100 pp. $16.00
The Religious Potential I of the Child 3 to 6 Years Old Sofia Cavalletti provides a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: "Help me come closer to God by myself." It describes an experience with children from ages three to six, an experience of adults and children dwelling together in the mystery of God. Sofia Cavalletti is a biblical scholar and was an author of the Directory for Masses with Children. 248 pp. $17.00
The Religious Potential II of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old Dr. Cavalletti draws on her long experience with children from diverse cultures and environments to describe the vital religious needs of the older child, 6 to 12 years old. With her insightful text are more than 30 pages of colorful art created by children in the atrium; the images lead the reader further into the mystery of the relationship between God and the child. 192 pp. $20.00
Young Children and Worship Sonja M. Stewart & Jerome W. Berryman An exciting way to introduce 3 to 7 year old children to the wonder of worship: how to set up special rooms, influenced by Montessori and Sofia Cavalletti, equipped to nurture the young child's life of faith. Lessons based on the scriptures and liturgical year. Patterns and instructions for making special furnishings, biblical figures and liturgical objects. 326 pp. $24.95
Double Close Catherine Maresca Helps parents and catechists recognize the young child’s original “double close” relationship with God. “Catherine’s careful exposition shines a light on words and actions that we might otherwise overlook." Tina Lillig, National Director, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
