Please Note:  Our 2024/25 Session is Full

What is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?  

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a religious formation approach based on scripture and liturgy that uses the educational and (classroom model) principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. The CGS roots are in the Roman Catholic tradition

What is an Atrium?

The atrium is an environment prepared to nurture the already present spirituality of children. Dr. Montessori borrowed the term “atrium” from the early church, as it was the space where the catechumens were prepared for Baptism. The atrium contains a variety of hands-on materials that are developmentally appropriate for the age range of children that they serve.