Level Three: Formation
For adults working with the 9-12 year-old child
The Level 3 course builds on the foundation laid by the Level 1 & 2 courses.
This 120+ hour course will continue to ground participants in CGS theory and themes while preparing adults to develop an atrium community for 9-12 year old children.
In Level 3, the covenant is considered with respect to God's revelation and relationship with us through time: the ‘History of the Plan of God’. This theme is explored through: typological studies of Hebrew Scripture; the History of the Jewish People; a deeper look at the sacraments (including Confirmation and the Sacrament of the Sick); and the miracles of Jesus. Moral formation continues through an expansion of the Level 2 work on the maxims and includes an introduction to biblical virtues. Participants discuss organizing “going out” events with the Level 3 children.
The course is presented in the Roman Catholic tradition but includes awareness of material adaptations to the Anglican, Lutheran and Orthodox traditions.
Come and Learn...
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to nurture the spiritual needs and capacities of the 9-12 year old child.
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to engage the child in the work of Level 3 by listening together to the Word of God and proclaiming the Good News.
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to meditate on biblical and liturgical themes presented to the child with a focus on sacred history, sacraments, moral formation and the typology studies.
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to prepare a Level 3 atrium and make some Level 3 materials.
Requirements:
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Certificates in Level 1 and Level 2.
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It is recommended that all parts of the course be completed in sequence.
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Please consult with the Formation Team if you have questions.
Expectations:
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Attendance at all sessions and engagement in group discussions, prayer, presentations, and reflections.
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Observe for 10 hours or more in an atrium and/or a Montessori casa.
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Submit album pages.
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Complete course readings.
Photography of the Atrium materials is encouraged.
Video recording of presentations is not permitted.
Audio recording of presentations is permitted for personal use only.