A Genuine and Profound Spiritual Formation

With the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Queen of Angels Montessori brings a whole new approach to Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Queen of Angels fully integrates Montessori education and Catholic spiritual formation in all of its classrooms. We are the only school in the Cincinnati area and one of just a handful in the nation that integrates a fully-equipped Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium in each Montessori classroom

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to the religious formation of children ages 3 to 12. It originated in 1954 through the work Dr. Sofia Cavalletti, a Biblical scholar and educator trained in Catholic theology and Montessori pedagogy. Scripture, liturgy, and sacramental signs provide the content of the catechesis – with a special emphasis on scripture. The methodology of the Catechesis utilizes Montessori teaching principles to help children develop an informed and genuine relationship with God. In its Guidelines for Catechesis, the Archdiocese of New York endorsed this approach “because of its substantial theological content, and because of its sound principles and proven methodology."

The Atrium area of each classroom is part and parcel of the Montessori education provided to students at Queen of Angels. All students, regardless of creed, are provided with the same spiritual formation through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Catholic students preparing to receive the Sacraments in their home parish are provided with additional religious instruction, again drawing from the rich materials of the catechesis.

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