"If we want to help the child draw nearer to God, we should with patience and courage . . . seek to go always closer to the vital nucleus of things. This requires study and prayer. The child himself will be our teacher if we know how to observe him."
Sofia Cavalletti

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Student Studying

The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori brings a specifically Catholic dimension to Montessori education through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS). The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori is the only school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and one of just a handful of schools nationwide that completely integrates Montessori education with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

This approach to Catholic spiritual formation responds to the child's silent plea at every age: "Help me come closer to God by myself." CGS uses Montessori teaching principles to present the most essential realities of the Catholic faith to even very young children. Specially designed materials and inspiring presentations help children explore areas of faith formation appropriate to their developmental age, such as:

  • The Life of Christ
  • The Wonder of the Kingdom of God
  • The Plan of God/History of the Kingdom of God
  • Sacraments
  • Moral Formation through Parables, Virtues, Maxims, and Service
  • The Holy Bible, including Old and New Testament Studies

The outcome is a profoundly personal and joyful expression of faith, unique to each child's relationship with God. For a more detailed description of this form of catechesis, and the religious dimension of The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori, go to the "Catholic Formation" page of our website by clicking here.

Our Three-Fold Foundation

  • Montessori
  • Education
  • Catholic Identity
  • The Catechesis of
  • the Good
  • Shepherd
"If teaching is to be effective with children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence."
Maria Montessori.