Развитие методов детской катехизации под влиянием Монтессори-педагогики в западной христианской традиции

Вестник Свято-Филаретовского института. 2024. Т. 16. № 1(49). С. 132–156.

Lurie Z.

This article examines the formation and features of the paraliturgical model of children's catechesis, formed under influence of Montessory pedagogy, in the general context of the development of catechetical training of children in Western Christianity. Particular attention is paid to the professionalization of the activities of catechists in the 20th century, and the most significant trends in the development of catechetical activities are shown. In the first half of the century problems solved were mainly methodological ones, while in the second half of the century educational practice developed under the influence of existential theology. In its most consistent form, the paraliturgical model is reflected in two Christian education programs:  Catholic program “Catechism of the Good Shepherd” by Sofia Cavalletti and  Protestant program “Godly Play” by Jerome Berryman, which have greatly influenced on modern educational practice. The article provides both a general description of the paraliturgical model and the features of the mentioned systems. The author makes assumptions about reasons for the popularity of the methods, characterizes their influence on Christian pedagogical practice, and also points out a number of problems arising in connection with their spread.

Keywords: Мария Монтессори, religious education, религиозное образование, Maria Montessori