"To 'enter into the secret of childhood' requires of us, as adults, both a willing spirit and a particular discipline. Above all, this discipline comes as a result of patient observation of the children in addition to a careful preparation of ourselves, so that we can understand what we observe and know best how to respond to the child's self-revelation."

GIANNA GOBBI, Listening to God with Children (Loveland, OH: Treehaus Publications, 1998) vii

This book aims to "mettere a fuoco" (set afire) the Montessori principles which have guided our ongoing quest to "know, love and serve the child," especially in regard to their relationship with God.

Gianna continues, "It is our hope that these pages might also serve as an invitation and inspiration to all who seek to "enter into the secret of childhood" and to journey with the child toward God.

Register here by 19 April 2023 and indicate on the form your desired format for Part II. Zoom details for Part I will be provided 24hrs prior to the event.

We look forward to reading together, reflecting upon and responding to this book along with you!

For further reading on Gianna and her role in the development of CGS, you may wish to refer to this tribute to Gianna Gobbi by the CGSUSA.

In your own time, you may also listen to the CGSUSA podcast series on Listening to God with Children which covers several key chapters on the Adult, Environment and the Child.