“Help Me Do It By Myself”

The Good Shepherd Catechesis is grounded in the renowned Maria Montessori’s way of teaching. Maria Montessori recognised the child’s need for independence in discovering his/her own capabilities when she overheard a young child saying, “Help me do it by myself”. It was not Maria but two of her followers, who started the Good Shepherd Catechism –Dr Sofia Cavalletti, a Biblical Scholar, and Prof. Gianna Gobbi, a Montessori trained educator. Sofia Cavalletti once said “The child, whom God is searching for, is asking us without words “Help me to come close to God by myself”.

Christina starts by recounting how she got to teach with this method: “I fell in love with this catechism programme after I heard nuggets of information about it. I pursued the method because I realised that it was an amazing way to reach children. The Good Shepherd Catechesis is strongly based on the Bible and the liturgy, framed by the Montessori principles of education. It is built on research, and tried and tested in practice. The Good Shepherd Catechesis is like an add-on to what Maria Montessori had already created in education.”

The Child In Class – “The Hands Are A Pathway To The Brain”

The Good Shepherd Catechesis doesn’t take place in a normal class with students on long benches or big chairs listening to the teacher. Instead, the room is divided into different stations. The children are given some activities to do at each station. The room is called ‘The Atrium’. Christina says that “The Atrium is a place of prayer, work and study for the children. It is very rich in resources. Resources include models of Biblical figures and of the city of Jerusalem and items used in the church like the altar and vestments. Other resources, such as hand-written prayer cards, cushions, flowers, crayons, colours, rulers and scissors are also available for the children. Children learn through stories and symbols as they explore the different stations. They train their senses to reason and construct their own philosophies. Children participate actively in discussion, by sharing and also by questioning.”

Maria Montessori believed that the hands are a pathway to the brain. So, she felt the need to give children something to do with their hands for them to understand and learn. In the Atrium children learn various tasks. Some are quite basic skills such as carrying a chair, carrying a tray, dry pouring, wet pouring and flower arranging. They also learn how to relate with others by speaking softly, greeting people, asking when they want something, and interrupting politely”

An Appropriate Environment Full Of Different Resources

Maria Montessori also emphasised the need to have a well-prepared environment, adapted for the child. The Atrium is set-up with small chairs and little tables to fit the size of a child. Maria Montessori introduced the idea of having small chairs and desks in the late 1800’s. Christina says that, “This type of catechism is not just about giving a one-hour service weekly. It involves a lot of preparation. The Atrium is prepared every week with resources in little stations organised in different areas.”

Some of the resources cannot be bought. The catechist has to prepare them. Biblical models are handmade. “Last year I spent hours making these resources,” says Christina. She adds that making these models was also a prayerful experience for her. Resources can be made in groups and catechists can also help one another. The preparation involves a lot of work but Christina says that, “One day the children will realise that these things have been made by hand, especially for them. So, they will probably appreciate them even more.”

Besides the resources Christina sometimes needs to set up the classroom every week, if she does not have a room which can be used solely as an Atrium.

The Atrium

The Atrium has the following areas: a Prayer Table, a Baptisimal Area, an Art Corner, Life in the Church, Practical Life, The Good Shepherd Area, a Geography Area, Infancy Narratives and the Paschal Mystery area. Christina says that, “These areas are always set up in the same place so that children can get used to them. The areas are not too cluttered or close to each other. If I need to change something, I tell the children and explain why. It helps children to find things in the same place, week after week, as they would find in their own bedroom. They get to know where a particular book or toy is. Children like order at this age,” she explains.

A Catechesis For Different Children

The Good Sheperd Catechises caters for different children, including those who experience a learning difficulty. In developing her educational programme Maria Montessori looked at the developmental stages of education in children. At each stage she asked, ‘What is it at this age that the child is doing? What do we need to give them?’ Maria Montessori was able to prove that, when one allows the children to use their hands and provides them with knowledge,  one can achieve better results in the education of underprivileged children and children with a disability or learning difficulties than with children coming from affluent families and attending normal schools. She was able to get children from disadvantaged backgrounds to sit for mainstream exams. Christina explained how these children would pass with better grades than the other children.

The Good Shepherd Catechesis is open for every child; whether a child is autistic, very energetic or quiet. Children are all different. Hence, the stations in the Atrium may have to be changed and adapted to the particular child. Each child may also need to be monitored in a slightly different way. It is up to the catechist to discover the best way to manage each child. Sometimes a child may need individual attention or the help of a Learning Support Educator. Christina adds “When I did my Montessori teacher training I realised that every child needs attention and that they all have their specific needs.”

The Catechist As An Observer And Facilitator

“I really feel that God is involved in these catechism classes” says Christina. “What the children express does not come from myself. I am like a connecting bit – a conduit. My role is to help something that is already inside the child to come out. I don’t teach them to pray. They pray with words that come from their hearts. I never say, “Let’s pray for your family. They might say ‘I want to thank Jesus for my mummy and my daddy and my brother and maybe a dog, I wish to have a dog next year.’ They express their prayers.”

Christina describes the role of the catechist. “Being a Good Shepherd catechist is not about preparing notes and delivering them to the class. During class, instruction is limited. The catechist’s role in the Good Shepherd programme is to observe the children, letting them do their activity without interrupting. Sometimes it also involves facilitating. You have to trust the children to do their work well, after setting down the ground rules. Ground rules include walking slowly, speaking softly, carrying your chair, and waiting for your turn instead of interrupting or punching other people when you need something, Ground rules are very important. When these rules are respected the children can then do almost anything. But if they are not, you have children running around, disturbing others. This ruins the whole setup of the atrium.”

Christina teaches 3 to 6-year-old children. She explains how the catechist tries to limit movements so as not to distract the child. “You allow the child to focus on your hand. Then you can add some words. You try not to do two things simultaneously because, at that age, the child needs to pay attention to one thing at a time. Children can’t cope with more than one activity. So you say and do only the essential words and hand movements. You just give them what they need – essential facts.”

Instead Of Correcting Children, We Promote Self-Learning

In The Good Shepherd catechism classes catechists try not to correct children. It is a Montessori principle. “You can very gently say something like “I’ll be with you in a minute” and the children try to wait patiently,” says Christina. “Sometimes they nudge you again but your soft calming voice will remind them what had been said about talking softly. You don’t tell them ‘don’t you remember what we said that we speak softly?’”

A lot of the activities and practices are also good for the general development of the child. Christina says that the children start to realise when they are making mistakes and learn to self-correct. “If they drop something, they might say to themselves: ‘Maybe I was walking too fast and we’ve been told that there’s no rush.’ Actually, the vast majority of tasks in Montessori teaching are self-correcting. Telling a child that they have done it wrong might deflate them and might be a disincentive to do it again. So, we leave negative thoughts out.”

A Parent’s Review

A parent relates the experience of these catechism classes for her daughter. “Kim started Catechism of the Good Shepherd classes when she was 4 and a half years old. At the time I thought that it might be too much for her, but I was wrong. She was very keen to attend her lesson every week. In fact, she did not miss one session throughout the whole year. It was very special for her. I found that this style of teaching catechism helped me too. It is not easy to explain certain things to a child at that age. At the Atrium they do a fantastic job.

“Kim is now more aware of the presence of Jesus,” says her mother. “Moreover, when we go to church, she can understand the meaning of certain things. I think this was an amazing experience for her. I too learnt a lot with regards to what a such a small child is capable of taking in.”

 A Parish Priest’s Review

At the moment Christina is giving catechism classes in St Julian’s, Malta. We contacted Fr Claude Portelli who is the parish priest. He had a very positive response for this style of catechism. He commented thus: “I have positive reactions to this catechism. The children are active during the class. We also have parents who get their children from outside the parish especially for these classes. This is the fourth year running these catechism classes and I never had any complaints.”

“This catechism also involves a lot of props. It was difficult to dedicate a room entirely for this catechism class. So, every week, the catechist has to spend time setting up the class and dismantling it after the lesson” remarked Fr Claude.

Mother Teresa’s Review

Christina also shares with us how Saint Mother Teresa realised the beauty of the Good Shepherd method of catechesis. “It is interesting to note that when Mother Teresa discovered the Good Shepherd Catechises method in 2009, she decided to include it as part of her nuns and brothers’ formation. Today every sister and brother of the Missionaries of Charity have this catechetical training. I think Mother realised how beautiful it was and the value it brings. This is something they do to the poorest of the poor. In Malta the Mother Teresa nuns have an Atrium in Birgu.”

The Good Shepherd Catechesis Stages

The Good Shepherd Catechesis can be used in both parishes and schools. It has four main stages. In Malta only the 3 to 6-year-old stage is being held so far. Christina hopes that this method will be extended to the other stages. Her dream is to have this programme running in various parishes around Malta. “I work and pray for this dream to be realised as it is such a beautiful method” she says.

LEVEL I – 3-6 years

At this level the emphasis is on “God as a Loving Father”, “Jesus as the Risen One” and “We are all his sheep”. Christina explains how Jesus is presented as the Good Shepherd who provides the sheep with all that they need. “We do not give this as an answer or in summary format. We just give the children nuggets of information that allow them to work this out for themselves.”

The children get to know that there is a loving good shepherd who takes care of his sheep. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, takes his sheep to clean water, to green pastures and takes them to the pen at night. He closes the gate of the sheepfold and protects them. Jesus knows his sheep by name, and he calls them by their name. He gives them everything that they need. Jesus will also go out to look for them if they go missing, even if it is in the middle of the night. While learning about Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the children start to understand that there is this loving figure who will do everything for them. Jesus will even lay down his life as they read in the scripture.

LEVEL II – 6-9 years

The emphasis at this stage is “What is God’s plan?” and “What is my role in the community?” Christina describes how “At six years of age moral reasoning starts. In catechism class the children are introduced to how one reacts to different kinds of behaviour. We present the parables of mercy and justice. Jesus’ teaching “Do to others what you would have them do to you” is also introduced to the children. So the moral intelligence that children develop at this age – the reasoning about good and bad – is introduced after they have acquired a solid foundation, knowing that Jesus is a loving Shepherd. The children already know that Jesus loves them, that they can change, and that they can go to him for reconciliation.”

The sacrament of reconciliation is explained as an opportunity to receive a clean sap. This is how Christina describes it: “We see ourselves as branches on a tree. When we sin we don’t see it as a failure; we say that it is a blockage in the sap and that it needs to be cleaned out and purified by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, by going to the sacrament of reconciliation the children learn that they are having their sap cleaned out and renewed so they can start again. We don’t say it’s a failure because sin is part of our human nature.

We all make mistakes but we need to get up again. Every time we fall, God encourages us to get up again. So, in catechism children realise that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is an opportunity to get closer to God; to start afresh. It’s not about failure, but it is a gift.”

LEVEL III – 9-12 years

The emphasis at this level is “What is God calling me to do as His co-worker in the Kingdom?” and “What are the gifts that I have been given to use in this work?” Christina explains that this stage includes the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Good Shepherd Catechesis Is A Discovery Of Faith

The Good Shepherd Catechesis has spread in 35 countries, in 6 continents since it started in 1954. “This is not catechism in the usual way. There isn’t a formal answer, as you would find in the Catechism of The Catholic Church, which goes: question 1 and answer 1, question 2 and answer 2. This catechesis, and all catechesis in general, are more about providing an idea and then letting it grow inside you. Thus, each person will have a slightly different answer. Through catechesis you are discovering that answer. So, you are part of the discovery process. It is more about a discovery of faith; an understanding of one’s faith through one’s own lived experience with a bit of guidance to help form it” explains Christina.

The Good Shepherd Catechesis Training Course

Christina has helped in organising six training courses in London and in Malta to lay people and to the nuns of the Missionaries of Charity. She now plans to organise another course in 2020 “The training course to become a Good Shepherd Catechist is quite intensive. It involves 90 hours of training. This course is beneficial for those who plan to be catechists and also to those parents who wish to understand more how the faith can be passed to their child at different stages of their life. Those who are interested can contact Ms Christina Manara at cgsmalta@gmail.com

Read more:
– Listening To God With Children: The Montessori Method Applied To The Catechesis Of Children, Gianna Gobbi, 2000.
– The Religious Potential Of The Child, Sofia Cavalletti, 1992.
– The Good Shepherd And The Child: A Joyful Journey, Sofia Cavalletti, Gianna Gobbi, Patricia Coulter, Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro, Rebekah Rojcewic, 1994.
– Catechesis Of The Good Shepherd In A Parish Setting, Tina Lillig, 1998 .
– The Child In The Church, Maria Montessori, 1929.

Explore more on these websites:
– Catechesis Of The Good Shepherd UK
– The United States Association Of The Catechesis Of The Good Shepherd

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Here are five of Bishop Mario Grech’s ideas for parents on how to teach children about faith from one of his homilies entitled –

Faith-Sharing Idea 1 – Believe In Your Own Imperfect Family And Connect Faith To Life

Bishop Mario felt sure enough to say that “even the most dysfunctional family is good enough to cultivate the seeds of the Kingdom of God. When a son he sees his father trust in God during an illness, a thankful mother in front of an act of providence, or two parents forgiving each other or a third party, we are passing on the faith. Faith does not depend on learning abstract truths by heart , but one starts to believe when s/he passes through certain experiences and starts seeing patterns of how God works. When a person is encompassed by the beauty of God, one will then look for knowledge.”

Faith-Sharing Idea 2 – Nourish Yourself, Even If You’re Busy

Bishop Mario encourages us to realise that in our daily life, we are in a relationship with God. “Faith is the fruit of an encounter with Christ. Nourish yourself with his word and realise that you as a parent have a role to play in the Kingdom of God. Whether through a bible verse newsfeed, a support group, a spiritual director, or simply some moments of quiet or prayer you will soon realise how regular spiritual nourishment gives you life just as much as good food and air.”

Faith-Sharing Idea 3 – Find Your Own Creative Way To Pass On The Good News

We can experiment with various styles to discover how our child prefers to pray or learn. Is it through singing/dancing to a religious song from YouTube, a spontaneous prayer, a bible story, a favourite prayer s/he knows by heart? Bishop Mario states that those who believe have been entrusted with “the mission to pass on the Good News.”

Faith-Sharing 4 – Become An Accompanying Parent

Whatever our family type , single, blended, traditional etc we are called to be “a protagonist, an accompanying parent in the faith journey of your child, says Bishop Mario. In accepting this role, the mother or father will soon realise that they themselves are also growing in their life of faith. Passing on faith cannot be imposed or presented as a should, but rather as another resource in life. Respect the child’s way of prayer, un/belief, doubt etc and being there lovingly.”

Faith-Sharing Idea 5 – Feasts Need Faith To Be Meaningful

“Religious activity without faith will become meaningless.” Bishop Mario explains how important feasts in the Judaic tradition are, presented in a way that parents relate how “God worked in the life of the people, what He had done with them, so that the child can realise God’s ways of loving and mercy. It is only after these kind of experiences that we set stage for faith to mature, for questions to be asked. It is only then, that we can move on to pass the content of faith, and for prayers and feasts to be meaningful according to the Bishop.”

Embarking on taking these steps can be much more enriching than simply delegating this role to catechists. The catechists role is to supplement rather than replace the role of parents. “The parents should be the protagonists to accompany their children in their faith journey.”

Read more:
– Videos: Animated Bible Stories
– Music Videos: Toddler and Children’s Christian Songs
– Book: YOUCAT, Cathecism for Kids, 2018
– Ten Educational & Spiritual Music Benefits

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1. MAKE FAITH MEANINGFUL. Look out for examples of daily faith experiences, such as a sick person who trusts in God and is happy, to show how faith can be meaningful in our daily life.

2. LOOK FOR GOOD QUALITY SERVICES. Just like you look for a good hairdresser, look out for masses/centres/communities which cater for children’s needs such as those having children’s liturgy, a priest which is child-friendly, songs which children know etc.

3. PRAYER WITH ART/SPORT ETC… Experiment with various styles of prayer to discover how your child prefers to pray. Is it through singing or dancing to a religious song from Youtube, a spontaneous prayer, a bible story and a complementary prayer, a favourite prayer s/he knows by heart, through a craft etc?

4. INVEST IN RESOURCES. Have a few resources at home which your child can choose from to grow in his/her faith such as a comics about the life of a saint, a prayer book, a video of a favourite Bible story or a children’s Bible appropriate for his/her age etc which you can buy both from local bookshops or on-line.

5. RESPECT YOUR CHILD. Passing on faith cannot be imposed or presented as a should but rather as another resource in life. Respect your child’s way of prayer, un/belief, doubt etc and just be there lovingly.

6. SET THE EXAMPLE. If you are trying to grow in your faith whether it is alone or with others, in the quiet of your family or in a group it is likely that your children will follow in one way or another.

7. SEEK SUPPORT. If you have areas where you are struggling in your faith seek the support of a lay or religious spiritual director both for yourself and for your child. You can also talk about the matter with friends who share your faith and vision.

Sharing your faith with your child
Read more:
– How To Teach Children About Faith – By Bishop Mario Grech
– Headteacher Quotes On Good Education

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1. The sufferings of children are only reasons for us to love them more

“From the first moments of their lives, some are rejected, abandoned, and robbed of their infancy and future. There are those who say it is a mistake to bring these children into the world, due to their fragility, and the hunger and poverty they suffer. But children are never a mistake, and their sufferings are only reasons for us to love them even more. Every child who begs on the streets, who is denied an education or medical care, is a cry to God. Too often, these children become prey to criminals, who exploit them for commerce or violence. Even in wealthy countries, they suffer due to family crises and living conditions which are at times inhumane. In every case, their childhood is violated in body and soul.”
Pope Francis, Audience, Vatican Radio, 2015

2. Girls should be treated on an equal basis with boys

“Children need the positive environment of a stable family life that will ensure their development to human maturity , girls on an equal basis with boys. The Church historically has demonstrated in action, as well as in word, the importance of educating the girl,child and providing her with health care, particularly where she may not otherwise have had these benefits.
Pope John Paul 2nd, Letter to secretary general of the fourth world conference on women of the United Nations, 1995

3. Pray for children who are in danger of the interruption of pregnancy

“We carry forward the culture of life as the answer to the logic of rejection and demographic decline; let us be close and together let us pray for the babies who are threatened by the termination of pregnancy, as well as for the people who are at the end of life , every life is sacred! , so that no one may be left alone and that love may defend the meaning of life.
Pope Francis, Angelus, 2017

4. Children with brain disorders require help and solidarity

“The family, a place of love and concern for its neediest members, can and must be the best place to collaborate with science and technology in the service of health. At times some families are put to the test , a harsh test , when children are born with cerebral impairments. These situations require fortitude and special solidarity from parents and other family members.”
Pope John Paul 2nd, Address, 1997

5. Both imbalances of poverty and consumerism badly affect our children

“It is certainly one of the great scandals of our society, with the immense progress that it has been able to achieve in technology and science, that so many children are among those who suffer most intensely. And it is even sadder to note that such children, and especially the poorest of them, are often the first to be hit by economic depression and its consequences.

The scandalous imbalances which exist within our society are reflected in a particular way amongst our children: while in one sector of our world children are suffering the lack of the most elementary human necessities, in other sectors children from the earliest age are being inserted into a society based on consumerism, possession, and even waste.”
Pope John Paul 2nd, Address, 1984.

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One of the ‘signature statements’ that tend to feature in a discussion between new parents or parents of young children is: ‘Since becoming parents, our lives have been changed completely’. Changes happen on different levels, ranging from time constraints, to disturbed sleep, to different (if existent!) leisure and holiday plans and so on and so forth. What I found truly interesting is how details that did not catch my attention prior to becoming a mother, slowly but surely became some of the details that determined my plans and schedules. Will there be a highchair? Can we take milk and hot water on the flight with us? Will these people be annoyed if I breastfeed at the party? Does the Church have a crying room? These are some of the ‘default’ questions that pop up in many parent’s mind before leaving home.

Whereas before it was about getting excited over the newly opened romantic restaurant, the same level of excitement is now present on discovering a new ‘child-friendly’ restaurant where the children can freely play whilst the parents can enjoy a hot cup of coffee.

Having been involved in Church groups and organisations for years, I realised that attending such groups when being a parent is not an easy task. It is difficult to focus on the person delivering the meeting, on the discussion between the members, on the planning of the next event when the baby is crying, when the toddler is not behaving and when the child is bored and tired. Most of the time, I preferred attending on my own, or, not attending at all if babysitting was not available at home. I also started to realise that faith sharing in the family is no easy task.

An opportunity which has helped me is the intergenerational catechesis. For a whole scholastic year, together with several other families, for one hour a week I experienced sharing faith and learning with other families who have young children like me.

Despite the family needing to mobilise itself once every week, we all seemed to enjoy it. This experience helped me realise that it is good to be together with other families going through the same journey.

Read more:
– The Catechesis Of The Good Shepherd Explained
– Why Care For Our Common Home? – Fr Rob Galea

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I felt I became a dad from the first time we knew our little one was in his mum’s womb

Last year I became a dad. My baby’s just turned six weeks. The numbers might not add up, I know. But I became a dad the moment my wife and I found out our little one was in his mummy’s womb. And according to the baby app on my smartphone, he was just the size of a poppy seed, perhaps the size of this full-stop. To be honest, I became a dad the instant God granted conception.

People would wish her well and the best of luck

Even if we tried hiding it, it was quite obvious that that little being’s heart ticked and as my wife’s belly grew, she wasn’t really alone. And people would look into my wife’s eyes and take a glance at her belly and wish her well and the best of luck. And I would thank them. When she wasn’t with me, no one could tell I was a dad or an expectant dad. But I was. I felt like screaming it out all the time (which I probably got very close to doing). My life had changed, there was someone new to think about, new duties added to the list. My wife was getting her fair share of overprotection and tender loving care.

A father carries his child in his mind and heart

A mother carries her child for nine months, or thereabouts. She gives birth to him/her. Mother instinct kicks in from day one. A father carries his child in his mind and heart; men will never understand what it means to carry a child, to feel it move about and kick on the inside. Fair enough. But women will never understand what it’s like for a first-time-dad. His fears, stress, anxiety, worries might be similar to mummy’s, but an expectant dad doesn’t know what to expect either, experiencing pregnancy from a totally different perspective. He doesn’t know what he’s in for; although many are those who mockingly describe it quite clearly, with a smirk to their face, as if it’s funny that new dads won’t get a night’s sleep, will get covered in wee or posetting and not understand what little baby wants. How many times are new dads asked how they feel? Can they be honest? Can they say they’re afraid? They have to laugh it off.

Birth cannot not change you as a man

Nothing could have prepared me for birth. I read about it and watched YouTube videos in a bid to try and psychologically support myself, to be the best I can for my wife and newborn. I prayed for it to happen fast, for my wife to stop feeling pain and discomfort, to feel safe and know what was happening. Labour was long. And it felt even longer. Because it was. My wife went through a lot of physical pain. But standing there, taking an active role in labour, bearing witness to the birth of my child was not as cute, cheery and bubbly as they make it sound. My mind went through labour. And when my son was born, my mind made sure it reminded me about the labour. Birth cannot not change you as a man. The experience is so overpowering. It’s a feeling where your emotions go through a trapdoor – you’re falling. Nothing can prepare you. I will never forget my boy’s cry. Then mine and my wife’s in sync.

First-time father feelings

Upon the birth of my son, many congratulated us. Almost no one asked me how I was feeling. Everyone surrounded my wife’s bed and my little boy. I cannot blame them. But I was there in the birth. I really did my best to support my wife actively, yet still helplessly feel there was nothing I could do to put her out of her misery. My first-time father feelings were that this experience was indeed overpowering. And as my son grows, it becomes even more overwhelming as you see him hold his neck up, see him smile, look you into your eyes after spending sleepless frustrated nights feeding, changing nappies and calming down a newborn. But looking back, the time my wife spent in the hospital recovering post-partum wasn’t exactly the most exciting.

A closer knit family

I feel that becoming a dad has brought our family even closer. Our son is the subject of almost every sentence or utterance that is said. He is truly the centre of attention and makes each day worth living. I’d say I really try to be a compassionate and supportive husband and do my best to fulfil my daddy duties.

Read more:
– In the School of St. Joseph: Fatherhood and Loving Fidelity
– Good Education Quotes By Catholic Headteacher

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Child Quote 1 – Denis Waitley

“There are two things we should give to our children. One is roots of responsibility, the other is the wings of independence.”
Denis Waitley

Child Quote 2 – Mother Teresa

“Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other. And in the home, begins the disruption of peace of the world.
Mother Teresa

Child Quote 3 – Jean Vanier

“Some people think that children do not feel anything, that they do not suffer from the ambiguities and contradictions of the adults living around them. But that is not true. Children have extremely vulnerable hearts.”
Jean Vanier

Child Quote 4 – Unknown

“Children may close their ears to advice,
but they keep their eyes open to an example.
Unknown

Child Quote 5 – Jess Lair

“Children are not things to be moulded but people to be unfolded.”
Jess Lair

Read more:
– Top Popes’ Quotes About Human Life & Bioethics
– Top Popes’ Quotes About Human Dignity

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