What Is It?

• A faith enrichment program based on the educational methods of Italian educator Maria Montessori
• Takes place in a specially prepared environment called an atrium, where children can focus on the treasures of our faith – Scripture and liturgy. Each session includes a presentation (about the Mass, the life of Christ, a sacrament, a parable, etc.), individual work time and communal prayer.
• The environment contains models and other materials to work with as children make the truths of the faith their own.
• Children are grouped by ages of developmental similarity.

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