Our specialization series is a 20 hour program which helps the catechist to learn what and how to catechize young 3, 4 & 5 year old children. Components of the series include:
- Philosophy
- Classroom Organization & Lesson Planning
- Affirmative Discipline
- Storytelling
Music & Movement- Table Celebrations
- Children under Stress
- Themes Involving the Senses
- Talking & Listening Skills
- Creative Art Experiences
- God’s Gift of Feelings and Emotions
- Themes of Family Friends and Community
- Environmental Awareness
- Themes Involving Elements: Air, Light, Water & Earth
- Themes Involving Animals
- Themes Involving Plants & Seasons
- Exploring Death to Young Children
- Easter as the New Life of Spring
- Closing Non‐Eucharistic Celebration
- Parents Are the Primary Religious Educators of Their Children
Download Early Childhood Specialization Series Curriculum
Homework Information - click here for guidelines re: homework.
To schedule a workshop at your parish or to attend one of our specialization series, please call the Early Childhood consultant at: (213) 637-7352