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Suggested Resources

You may be interested in the following music or books (in no particular order) that all relate to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. The Guild suggests ordering these materials from the National Association of CGS, the Center for Children and Theology, or some other way that is convenient for you.

Guild Readings

  • Sing with Joy: Music of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (use with ages 3-6)
  • Songs of Love: Music of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (use with ages 6-9)

Introductory CGS Readings

  • The Religious Potential of the Child: Experiencing Scripture and Liturgy with Young Children by Sofia Cavalletti
  • Listening to God with Children: The Montessori Method Applied to the Catechesis of Children by Gianna Gobbi
  • The Good Shepherd and the Child: A Joyful Journey by Sofia Cavalletti, Patricia Coulter, Gianna Gobbi and Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro

Other CGS Readings

  • A Is for Altar, B Is for Bible by Judith Lang Main
  • The Seed of God by Genelda Woggon (highly recommend book about baptism)
  • Sense of Wonder Series (ages 3-6) by Joan Gilbert
  • Cosmic Wonder Series (ages 6-9)by Aline D. Wolf
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in a Parish Setting by Tina Lillig
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Essential Realities, edited by Tina Lillig
  • Double Close, The Young Child's Knowledge of God by Catherine Maresca
  • History's Golden Thread: The History of Salvation by Sofia Cavalletti
  • Living in Joyful Hope: Advent and Christmas Meditations by Suzanne M. Lewis
  • Living Liturgy: Elementary Reflections by Sofia Cavalletti
  • Mustard Seed Preaching by Ann Garrido
  • The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old: A Description of Experience by Sofia Cavalletti
  • The Circle of Days by Reeve Lindbergh (a beautifully illustrated version of the Canticle of the Sun of St. Francis)