Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Scope and Sequence Level I (3-6 years old) Level II (6-9 years old) Level III years old) CGS gives the child opportunity and language to enter into Prayer alone and with others. Prayer table; praise language. The Lord’s Prayer; develop prayer services; personal prayer journals; examine Scriptural prayers. Continue prayer services; personal prayer journals; Scriptural prayers; and liturgies. Young children in particular are drawn to Infancy Narratives – indeed, they have rich theological content. The Annunciation to Mary; The Visitation of Mary to ; The Adoration of the Shepherds; The Adoration of the Magi; The Presentation of Jesus in the . All narratives in I expanded to include scriptural prayers, moral content, and common themes across all narratives; Flight into . Continued Syntheses of Infancy Narratives. Geography helps the child to understand that the Biblical stories did indeed occur, as Three major cities and associated events; Regions and waterways of ; City of and key locations. Extensive work with the cities of : locating and connecting Scriptural events to them; further work with the Continued relation between geography and the events of the life of Geographical examination of
well as provide a context for what they hear. paschal events in . Old Testament passages including Creation, The Fall, The Flood, Abraham, and Exodus/Moses. CGS helps the child to enter into The Eucharist and the Sacraments as a sign of the covenantal relationship and explores the underlying significance. Nomenclature of articles used during Eucharist; Liturgical colors; Gestures of Epiclesis, Offering, Peace, Lavabo; Sign of the Cross, Genuflection; Preparation of the Cruets and Chalice; Celebration of the Liturgy of the Light and of Pentecost; Eucharistic Presence of the Good Shepherd; The Cenacle. Synthesis of the articles and gestures of the Eucharist; further work with the articles of the Eucharist; continuing celebrations and work with the Eucharistic presence of the Good Shepherd, expanding the meaning to the world wide community; The Mystery of Faith; The Origin of the Eucharist. Introduction to the Sacrament of Reconciliation; Moral Formation through a Examination of the Biblical origins of the Sacraments and their function as Christ’s continuing work; further work with the Eucharistic prayers, including the Propers, the Preface, and the Prayers of Intercession; Messianic Seder; History of the Liturgy of the Word and the Synagogue. Further work with the Rite of Reconciliation Introduction of the Rite of Confirmation
series of five meditations. and the Anointing of the Sick. The child studies the Paschal Mystery (and Narratives), the key events of our Christian story and the meaning of Christ’s death and risen life. The Mystery of Life and Death; The Last Supper (The Cenacle); The Women at the Tomb. The Mystery of Life and Death; Bible studies of the paschal narratives; Study of the apostles; further work with the Last Supper; Origin of the Eucharist. Eucharist as Memorial. The children learn to honor the Bible as God’s written word, where it came from, its structure, and how to study it. The Enthronement of the Bible. The Bible and the Prayer Table; The Books of the Bible; How to Use the Bible; Bible Study; Maxims (key teachings of Jesus) and the Summary of the Law. Biblical study tools: concordance, topical index, etc; Further maxims of Jesus with personal application for examination of conscience; Miracles of Jesus; Topological study of Creation, The Fall, The Flood,
Abraham, Exodus/Moses. The child looks at Sacred History, the history of man as God’s history, and studies its greatest moments. The History of the and its great moments: creation, redemption, and parousia, including associated Scriptural texts, particularly through examining the gifts God has given in creation and in His Son. The Plan of God: a closer look at the development of civilizations and their contributions with particular emphasis on the history and contributions of the Jewish people, moving toward the individual’s place in God’s plan. Bridge Works continuing this examination of the History of the on a personal level. Relation of faith and life. Prophecies reveal as the Messiah and examine moral teaching. Messianic prophecies of the Light, the Names, the Mother, the City, the Star and Scepter. All prophecies in Level I expanded to include a synthesis of common themes; moral prophecies Study of the call, struggles, and moral and messianic content of Jeremiah, Isaiah, Amos, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
from Isaiah 11:1-3; 11:6-9 and 40:3-5. The younger child focuses on Parables concerning the . Older children focus on moral parables. The Mustard Seed; The of Great Price; The Hidden Treasure; The Leaven; The Growing Seed; The Good Shepherd; The Found Sheep; Psalm 23. All parables in I expanded to include a synthesis of common themes; The True Vine; The Forgiving Father; The Centurion’s Servant; The Wolf and the Hireling; The Good Samaritan; The Insistent Friend; The Pharisee and the Tax Collector; The Sower; The Ten Bridesmaids. The Wedding Feast; The Workers in the Vineyard; The Talents; The Debtors. Examination of the signs and liturgy associated with Baptism, the induction into the The of the water, oil, Word, light, and gestures at Baptism. Further exploration of the liturgy and prayers associated with Baptism. Further exploration of the liturgy and prayers associated with Baptism and Confirmation, including a meditation on