An Optional After-School Religious Program
Maria Montessori observed that the child possesses a natural spirituality, and early in her life’s work, she designed the Atrium curriculum to enrich that relationship by creating an environment with beautifully prepared materials that foster a child’s religious life, community, and worship through the study of scripture, liturgy, and the history of man’s relationship with God. The Atrium is a place where the child’s work becomes a meditation and conversation with God, a place of prayer and celebration.
Program Details
The Atrium at Milwaukee Montessori School is now offered to children ages 3 – 12 in three levels. The program is set up in two 10-week sessions, fall and spring, and follows the church liturgical calendar.
Level I - Children’s House (ages 3 – 6) - Tuesdays– 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. or Wednesdays - 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Winter Dates: Tuesdays, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29, December 6, 13, 2011, January 3, 10, 2012
Wednesdays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 2011, January 4, 11, 2012
The Children’s House curriculum will include narratives of the infancy of Jesus and Easter, the parables of Jesus, Old Testament stories, altar and sacramental presentations and the geography of the Bible. The focus will be on establishing a loving and joyful relationship with God.
Fall Curriculum for Atrium Children's House
Level II Lower Elementary (grades 1 – 3) – Thursdays – 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Winter Dates: Thursdays, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15, 2011, January 5, 12, 2012
The Lower Elementary continues the lessons of the parables, liturgy, and scripture. Together with the lessons of the History of the Kingdom, Old Testament stories, and the lives of the Saints, the child will come to know God’s enduring presence throughout time.
Fall Curriculum for Atrium Lower Elementary
Level III - Upper Elementary (grades 4 – 6) – Mondays – 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Winter Dates: Mondays, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 28, December 5, 12, 2011, January 2, 9, 2012
Children in the Upper Elementary and Junior High Atrium will reflect on scripture, liturgy, the traditions of the Christian church, and an overview of world religions. This historical approach will allow the child to reflect on the maxims for moral development, a deeper communication with God and their own search for growing spirituality.
Fall Curriculum for Atrium Upper Elementary
Atrium Directresses and FAQ
For additional information on our Directress' as well as frequently asked questions, please visit the following link:
Atrium Bio's & FAQ
Registration
The cost for the Atrium program is $210 per 10 week session. Click on the link below to register for the first session. You may contact Mary Jo Klein with additional questions at: mklein@milwaukee-montessori.org