126. The Thinking Environment with Jennifer Bell

The Good Shepherd and the Child

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves" Romans 12:10

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Jennifer Bell dives into the work of the Thinking Environment that has been thought provoking for our work in CGS with adults and even in some cases with children.

Jennifer Bell is an International Formation Leader and has been a Catechist of the Good Shepherd for 27 years. She continually works with children 2-12 years old in Atria in schools, homes, and parishes. She is a Formation Leader in Levels 1 and 2 and was on the original Seminal Infant Toddler Formation Team. She has been active in developing this work since 2015. This CGS way of being with children in their relationship with God has informed Jennifer’s work as a Spiritual Director, transforming lives in individual and group settings. Jennifer has added Nancy Klein's work and will soon be a certified Time to Think Group Facilitator and Coach. https://www.timetothink.com/thinking-environment/ Igniting one's own independent thinking so private dreams can be seen and realized.

You will find more information and ways to work with Jennifer at www.spiritdirection.com. There are special offerings for our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd friends – parents, catechists, priests, all of you.”

Direct link to Jennifer's “Time to Think” offerings: https://www.spiritdirection.com/time-to-think

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CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!

The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers 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.” Here we can see the child’s spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.

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