CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD MONTESSORI ATRIUM

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Program is a Montessori based approach which nurtures the child’s relationship with God, and educates the child in the faith.  Dr. Maria Montessori’s approach follows St. Thomas Aquinas’ understanding that “all our knowledge has its origin in the senses.”  The “Atrium” is a place of prayer, prepared especially for children to contemplate the life of Jesus and the liturgy of the Church with the use of many sensorial materials, including infancy narrative figures, a raised surface map of the Land of Israel, a model altar and a model baptismal font.  This concrete method of presenting the faith is similar to the way the Church teaches us through the sacraments, holy water, incense, and statues.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Saint Louis Summer 2010 Montessori Atrium
This was the first summer that Saint Louis offered a Summer Atrium program for children between the ages of 3-9, since we opened our doors in March 2006. The children have enjoyed the Summer Atrium program, so we hope to continue this in the future!
Click here for the Summer Handbook.

Fall 2010-Spring 2011 CGS Montessori Atrium
We still have a few openings for the Fall 2010 – Spring 2011 CGS Montessori Atrium. 
The registration fee before September 1, 2010 is $25.  The registration fee after September 1, 2010 is $50. 
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Atrium registration forms are available at the Saint Louis rectory, the back of the church, or can be emailed to you.  For more information, please contact Maria Blazevich at (703) 765-4421 ext. 29 or maria@saintlouisparish.org.

Atrium Closure Policy
Atrium closures follow Fairfax County Public School and After School Activity Closures.
Please see www.fcps.edu for Fairfax County Public School Closures.

Model Altar	Land of Israel	Good Shepherd

Baptismal Corner	Regions Puzzle Map	Prayer Table

Saint Louis offers several Level 1 Atrium sessions for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. Children must be potty trained and able to follow simple instructions. Saint Louis also offers an afternoon Level 2 Atrium session for children who are between the ages of 6 to 9+ years old.

Contact Maria Blazevich at the Religious Education Office at 703-765-4421 ext.29 for more information or
e-mail maria@saintlouisparish.org.   The phone number for the Saint Louis Catholic Montessori Atrium is 703-660-9270.  For more information about the national organization of CGS, please visit: www.cgsusa.org. For information about local training opportunities in CGS, please visit www.montessori-mcci.org.

Click here for a brochure.

"I came that they may have life and have it to the full." John 10:10

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