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Prayer Table

The Prayer Table is where the children learn that prayer is listening to God and responding. The Holy Bible is lifted up as our most precious book containing God’s words to us.

A favorite work in the CGS Atrium is setting the Prayer Table with the liturgical color cloth, Bible and stand, candle, religious statues and prayer card (often made by the child).The students are extremely supportive and respectful of each other during this time. 

Practical Life

“Practical” means basic, useful, purposeful. “Life” means way of living. Practical Life exercises in the CGS Atrium are so that the child can learn to do practical activities in a purposeful way. These simple, yet purposeful activities develop concentration, motor control, self-control, as well as builds independence and a sense of responsibility. The children learn how to be together, how to care for the materials and the environment, how to work, how to listen, pray and wonder as they enjoy God’s presence in the CGS Atrium.

Model Altar

With the Model Altar, children learn to name and identify the articles of the Mass, as well as better understand what their purpose is in the Mass. This work prepares them for future catechetical work and instills a reverence for the articles of the Mass in the child.

The Good Shepherd Work

A most essential work of Level 1. In the Good Shepherd work, the parable from John 10 is proclaimed and the children are invited to fall in love with God by knowing Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd knows His sheep and calls them by name, and the sheep recognize His voice and listen to Him.

Geography

To learn about the geographical context of Jesus’ life in Israel anchors the child in reality. The child absorbs through a variety of sensory materials that Jesus was a real person, who lived on earth, in a real time. He was born, lived, died, and rose again in a real place on earth – the land of Israel.

The geography works include:
· A globe
· A topographical map of the land of Israel
· A wooden puzzle map of Israel
· Wooden pieces to build the city of Jerusalem

Infancy Narratives

Each Infancy Narrative includes a Scripture booklet, a diorama for each story as well as 3-D figures. The Infancy Narratives include:

· The Annunciation of Mary

· The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth

· The Birth of Jesus and the Adoration of the Shepherds

· The Adoration of the Magi

· The Presentation at the Temple

Baptism

The Risen Christ shares His life and light with us in a most particular way through Baptism. In the Baptism area, the child learns more about the signs used when they received the light of Christ.

· Holy Water
· Light - Paschal Candle and Baptismal Candle
· Holy Oils
· White Garment
· Word of God

Paschal Mystery

During the seasons of Lent and Easter, the focus in the CGS Atrium is on the events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection. These materials include:

· The Last Supper

· City of Jerusalem and the events that took place there during Holy Week

· The Empty Tomb