Catholic Montessori Institute

In the spirit of our founding Sisters, we strive to be pioneers in Montessori education. The benefits of education, as Dr. Maria Montessori envisioned, are numerous: children engage their senses, learn independently, collaborate with others, and develop their natural curiosity for the world and the Divine.

Our offerings include

• Training and degree programs:
  • AMI Montessori Diploma courses in partnership with the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies, an affiliate of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
  • the National Montessori Conference on October 8-10, 2026
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation courses next scheduled for July 12-18, 2026
  • Master of Education in Catholic Montessori degree program
• a transformative Catholic Montessori Retreat June 9-11, 2026
• a pilgrimage to Italy exploring the life of Dr. Montessori (dates to be determined)
• and more!

Individual or school memberships are welcome and encouraged.

Catholic Montessori Training at Mary

We offer Montessori training with a unique and deeply Catholic emphasis you’ll find nowhere else — plus, our admissions staff works directly with you to develop a personalized training program to meet your needs. At Mary, Dr. Maria Montessori’s groundbreaking vision is upheld in our promise to deliver education for Life! 

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The National Catholic Montessori Conference

Montessori Guides and individuals interested in the blossoming world of Montessori have a gathering space to network, build community, share ideas, and learn from carefully selected, faith-based speakers.

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