Catechesis of The Good Shepherd

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program for
children, beginning at the age of three.  It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, “hands-on” space for children, called an atrium, in which both the children and the catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the most essential mysteries of the Christian faith as revealed in the scriptures and the liturgy.

Originally developed almost 70 years ago in Rome by Dr. Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi,
the Catechesis continues to spread worldwide and is used with adaptation in various Christian
traditions.  This Level I course grounds the participant in the theory and praxis of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd while also concretely preparing her/him to develop and facilitate an atrium for 3-6 year olds. (More information can be found in the brochure link below.)