Dispatch from Level I

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following dispatch is provided by Savannah Merchant, Co-Lead Catechist for Atrium I (ages 3-6).

This Sunday, September 10, we will begin the year by introducing the children to the atrium as a sacred and contemplative space to explore our* relationships with God. We will go over the 4 convenants of the atrium—the promises we make to each other and to our community:

1. We* walk slowly in the atrium

2. We speak softly in the atrium

3. We respect each other in the atrium.

4. We listen in the atrium.

These covenants set the foundation for our little community and are the first steps in learning how to be in relationship with each other and with God.

*The use of “our” and “we” is very intentional; the catechists learn with and through the children, too!