Allen SmithSep 22, 20204 min readTheosophy and CGS: Theosophist Decrees on Religious Education Pt4We have found that the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program follows both the theosophist mandates on pedagogy, as well as the same...
Allen SmithSep 22, 20204 min readCGS and Theosophy: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd mirrors the Theosophist Pedagogy Pt3Now that we have observed how Montessori’s pedagogy is based on theosophist notions of God and nature, we will explore how the...
Allen SmithSep 20, 20204 min readCGS and Theosophy: The Montessori Method, a Theosophist Pedagogy Pt 2As we spoke about in previous posts, Montessori’s deep involvement in theosophy, laid the fundamental principles by which she developed...
Allen SmithAug 28, 20205 min readCGS and Theosophy: What is Theosophy? Part 1 Theosophy refers to various movements; but our interest is the theosophy movement founded by Helen Blavatsky, which has become the common...
Allen SmithJul 11, 20204 min readA Thomistic Critique: The Material Cause (Part 5 of 6)The material cause is the method by which the formal cause, the teachings of the Church, will be passed on to the pupil. Catechesis of...
Br. AllenMay 29, 20204 min readWho was Maria Montessori?Maria Montessori was raised Catholic but turned to Eastern theosophy. As a young woman, she was involved in feminism and focused on...
Br. AllenMay 29, 20203 min readThe Ideological Foundation of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd All teaching systems are formed by one's understanding of the mind of the pupil and how he or she learns. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd...