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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Dr. Maria Montessori’s Understanding of the Spiritual Child

Ivy Schmalzried2023-03-27T09:40:34-04:00

“An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live.”Maria Montessori, Education and Peace – Speech in Copenhagen, May 1937 With man, the life of the body depends on the life of the spirit. Maria Montessori, The Advanced Montessori Method I, p. 20 Our Montessori Pre-Kindergarten program at St. Benedict Classical Academy uses the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Program for our students’ faith formation—a Montessori-based religious education curriculum for children, with level [...]

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Dr. Maria Montessori’s Understanding of the Spiritual ChildIvy Schmalzried2023-03-27T09:40:34-04:00

Be near us, oh Lord!

Ivy Schmalzried2023-03-10T12:21:55-05:00

“I want to be the priest, no I want to be the priest!” How often is it that you hear this phrase during daily life? For me, it is a pretty common occurrence. This year my office is in St. Placid, where our pre-school campus is located. Our pre-Kindergarten program at SBCA is a perfect blend of Montessori instruction and faith formation through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Students experience the beauty and wonder of their faith through exploring the items of the Mass firsthand, singing and praying together, and learning about their faith in their daily life. One of the [...]

Be near us, oh Lord!Ivy Schmalzried2023-03-10T12:21:55-05:00

St. Benedict Classical Academy is a proud member of the National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) and of the Cardinal Newman Catholic Education Honor Roll

St. Benedict Classical Academy is an Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE) Premier Member School.

2 Pleasant Street
South Natick, MA 01760-5622

Just south of the Rt. 16/Pleasant Street intersection in South Natick
508-650-1900
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