Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd began in Rome, Italy, in 1954, when Sofia Cavalletti, a Hebrew and Biblical scholar, and Gianna Gobbi continued the work of Dr. Maria Montessori. They have developed an approach to religious and spiritual development that nurtures the innate spirituality of the young child and the adult.

​We are blessed to offer three intentionally prepared, beautiful atriums where children are gently drawn into a personal relationship with the three Persons of God, the Holy Trinity.

Through the three levels of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, children encounter Christ according to their developmental readiness. Each level invites them more deeply into relationship with the Good Shepherd and into the Truth and Beauty of the Catholic faith.

CGS does not seek to fill a child with catechetical knowledge, but rather presents students with the opportunity to quietly ponder the mysteries of Christ’s love and His care for each of us.

Children age 3-12 spend two hours each week in the Atrium.

"The child is satisfied only with the great and essential things."  -Sofia Cavaletti

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me,

for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

Mark 10:14

Our Lady’s Oratory

Our Lady’s Oratory is a sacred space reserved for quiet meditation and prayer. We are blessed to have the Eucharistic presence of Our Lord always with us!

We welcome families to sign-up for a time of adoration on the First Friday of each month. Please call the office for more information.

OLMS has a special book located in the school Oratory, please contact us with your prayer intentions, to be included each Mass & First Friday adoration.