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Many of our listeners are pastoral ministers, whether that’s in music, liturgy, religious education, or other facets of the parish life at large. But today’s focus is religious education. The early days of our faith formation are so critical, and are an absolutely vital part of our Church, its legacy and its future, all at once. Not unlike the needs of other ministries, religious education continues to change and evolve in hopes to meet youth where they are and gain a sense of belonging and presence as they grow into their baptized roles as disciples.
Today we speak to Holly Mohr, Director of Religious Education at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish. Holly shares the way that religious education has transformed from a solely CCD mentality into the call to encounter Christ as the mission for faith formation. We also speak at length about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education model growing in the United States today.
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Bio: Holly Mohr
Holly Mohr serves as Director of Religious Education for Mary, Queen of Peace Parish (St. Adalbert and St. Mary of the Mount Churches) in Pittsburgh, PA. She finds inspiration in Montessori pedagogy, peace and justice movements, reading and yoga.
For more information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, check out the links below:
Website: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The CGS Approach: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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