RMS Atrium
RMS Atrium offers once-a-week Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Programs (Atrium) for children from ages 3 to 12.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (also referred to as the Atrium) is an approach in the spiritual formation of children which is grounded in prayer, Scripture, Liturgy, and the Montessori method. At the heart of the Catechesis is the development of the religious potential of every child in a loving and lasting relationship with Jesus. The primary theme presented is that there is Someone (Christ as the Good Shepherd) Who knows each of us, calls us by name, and attends to our every need.
The word “atrium” means “portico, or porch entrance to a large house.” In the early church there was a special room called the Atrium, generally adjoining the Church, which was used for the instruction of catechumens. Maria Montessori introduced the concept and function of the Atrium into her schools as a place to be set apart for the preparation of little children for their full participation in the life of the Church.
Children gather in the Atrium one session per week. It is a place especially prepared for them which contains simple, yet beautiful, handmade materials through which they learn truths about God and His Church. Each atrium is specifically designed for the developmental needs of the children and provides the environment in which the child may develop his or her natural religious inclinations, including the ritual, spiritual, and social aspects of religious development.
Program Information
Children are placed according to their developmental readiness.
All sessions are led by certified Catechists trained in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Tuition reflects the 2026-2027 academic year.
Sessions run from mid-September through mid-May.
Atrium Levels
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Focuses on God’s unconditional love through the image of the Good Shepherd and simple presentations from Scripture and liturgy.
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Children begin exploring the Kingdom of God, moral parables, and the structure of the Mass with increasing independence.
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Students deepen their understanding of Scripture, salvation history, and their personal response to God’s call.
2026-2027 Atrium Sessions
All Atrium sessions are at capacity for the 26-27 Atrium Year.
Our Atrium sessions follow the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) curriculum and run throughout the academic year. Children are placed according to their developmental level and participate in a peaceful, Montessori-inspired environment led by certified Catechists.
Primary • Level I
Ages 3-6 years
Mid-September through Mid-May
2nd Child
$55 off
$80 off
3rd Child
$82 off
$120 off
Time
Session
Tuition
9:00 AM – 12:05 PM
Tuesday Morning
$850
Tuesday Afternoon
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
$600
9:00 AM – 12:05 PM
Thursday Morning
$850
Elementary • Levels II & III
Ages 6-12 years
Mid-September through Mid-May
Session
Time
Tuition
9:00 AM – 12:05 PM
Tuesday Morning
$850
Tuesday Afternoon
Level II Only
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
$600
Sibling Discounts
We are pleased to offer sibling discounts to support families enrolling more than one child in our Atrium program. Discounts are applied based on the number of children enrolled and the session selected.
AM Session
Child
PM Session
4th Child
$165 off
$240 off