Catholic Montessori Institute

Education as Dr. Maria Montessori intended. The benefits of Montessori education are numerous: children engage their senses, learn independently, collaborate with others, and develop their natural curiosity for the world around them and the Divine. Find authentic Montessori formation rooted in Catholic tradition at the University of Mary's Catholic Montessori Institute.

In the spirit of our founding Sisters, we strive to be pioneers in Montessori education. Our Catholic Montessori Institute (CMI) is set apart and committed to being authentically Catholic, forming servant leaders, and championing whole-person development. Memberships for both schools and individuals, the National Montessori Conference, and Montessori diploma courses are all active segments in our CMI.

Catholic Montessori Institute (CMI) offers:

We are the trusted home for Catholic Montessori schools, leaders, and catechists seeking the support and resources that truly make a difference. From inspiration to implementation, we offer the guidance you’ve been looking for—rooted in faith, grounded in Montessori.

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JoAnn Schulzetenberg Director of the Montessori Institute

Catholic Montessori Training at Mary

Quality training in the Montessori method can be hard to come by. At Mary, we offer an exceptional education recognized nationwide rooted in Catholic teaching. Housed in Bismarck, we are no stranger to the wind, and we will not be shaken by fabricated movements or educational fads. Our Catholic Montessori Institute is here to serve all aspiring Montessorians – charter, private, and public schools are all welcome to membership opportunities. Dr. Maria Montessori’s groundbreaking vision, education as an aid to life, is defended in the Mary promise, education for Life!

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The National Catholic Montessori Conference

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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Further Your Education

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.”

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Dr. Maria Montessori Education and Peace
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