Our Mission

We are a center for experiential education, rooted in the Gospels, encouraging the transformation of human consciousness through contemplation, and equipping people to be instruments of peaceful change in the world.

Teaching Our Children to Meditate

“Unless we find a way to pass on wisdom, and teach the next generations how to access that wisdom, the future will be no different than the present. [Meditation]...offers us a way forward that is available to all, and especially to our hungry and ready children.” ~ Fr. Richard Rohr

As we move forward in our approach to teaching the future generations how to cultivate a contemplative lifestyle, we hope you find these resources appropriate and stimulating.

Literature

Coming Home: A Guide to Teaching Christian Meditation to Children, by Ernie Christie

Ernie Christie, the Director of Religious Education and Curriculum for the Diocese of Townsville, Australia, offers a contemplative textbook, Christian Meditation as a Gift for Life. The text can be utilized by all educators (including parents) when approaching the subject of teaching Christian Meditation to young people. To purchase his book, please visit http://www.wccm.org/content/christian-meditation-gift-life-ernie-christie.

My Happy Heart: Prayer of the Heart by Gregory Ryan, describes individual and family dynamics that nourish meditation and prayer. Ryan has published not only a book but also musical CDs and narrations that are available for purchase. Please visit http://www.contemplative-life.org/books-for-teaching-children-to-meditate/my-happy-heart-prayer-of-the-heart.html.

My Middlemost Me, by Mary Monica, provides a safe, nurturing environment for each child to explore and express God's resting place within their "Centers." To preview or purchase the book online please visit http://themonkscorner.com/Detailed/171.html. 612-210-9903