• 2023-24

  • Atrium Schedule
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a hands-on method of faith formation based on the Montessori method of learning.
  
  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd utilizes a prepared space for children called the "atrium" and extensively trained catechists. The atrium is filled with child-sized furnishings and manipulative models representing people, places, and objects found in scripture and liturgy. Everything in the atrium is made to feed the deep religious needs of children. 
  
  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd began in Rome in the 1950s with a collaboration between Dr. Sofia Cavalletti, a Hebrew scripture scholar who served on the Vatican commission for Christian-Jewish relations, and Gianna Gobbi, a Montessori educator. They spent their lives developing materials that feed the spiritual development needs of children ages 3-12. Catechists began using Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the United States over 30 years ago. It continues to grow and today it is used in many dioceses across the nation, in 37 countries, and by several religious orders.
  
  To register for Atrium or CCD Classes at Saint Luke, please contact Mary Beth Redding @ The Rectory 802-849-6205.
   
  The cost is $40 per child for Atrium. Max $100 per family.