Outreach of The World Community for Christian Meditation
Charles Posnett (WCCM UK) has been working with Steven Pryers (School Systems Developer) to develop a six week online learning course for teachers entitled “Share the Gift.” The online course encapsulates the essential teaching in six lessons so that teachers can confidently pass on the gift of meditation to children and youth. For more information visit: https://courses.learningtomeditate.org
Teresa Valenzuela and Enrique Lavin from Mexico initiated the concept of developing a simple app for Christian Meditation with Children. Working in partnership with an international app development company based in Canada called Synergogroup, the app can be downloaded for free at the following sites:
The IOS version is up on AppleStore:
https://itunes.apple.com/ro/app/wccmchildren/id1343832279?mt=8
The Android version is up on GooglePlay:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WccmKids
The app is currently available in Spanish and English but will be made available in other languages. A descriptor can be found on the above sites.
On Tuesday, the 7th of March, The Meditatio Centre in London hosted an especial evening launch for Meditation with Children: A Resource for Teachers and Parent, a book by Noel Keating. The event had the participation of Laurence Freeman (director of the WCCM) and all people present could hear about the power of meditation in the lives of young children.
The book is available at our Medio Media bookstore and in digital format at Amazon.
LISTEN TO NOEL KEATING INTERVIEW:
Meditation with Children: A Resource for Teachers and Parents is a helpful guide to Christian meditation for children. The book encourages adults to experience meditation for themselves and equips them with the tools to introduce the practice to children, including simple lesson plans that can be implemented at home, in the classroom or on a whole-school basis.
The Meditatio Centre in London is hosting a celebration of this new book by Noel Keating on 6 March at 6:30 pm. RSVP by Sunday, 25 February to kate@wccm.org.
LISTEN TO NOEL KEATING INTERVIEW:
In the video below, Jean Vanier speaks about children meditating and the value of silence.
Jean Vanier, CC, GOQ, founded L’Arche for people with developmental disabilities. He has authored over 30 books and has received the Community of Christ International Peace Award, the French Legion of Honour, the Templeton Prize, and many other honors.
Jean Vanier – A Brief Reflection on Children Meditating and Silence from Meditatio on Vimeo.
Jean Vanier – A Brief Reflection on Children Meditating and Silence