The Catholic Montessori Institute (CMI) at the University of Mary is your source for Montessori training with a unique and deeply Catholic emphasis you’ll find nowhere else.
Catholic Montessori Training at Mary
Why choose Mary? No matter what your training as an educator or your experience with Montessori, we can provide a personalized training program to meet your needs:
- AMI Montessori Diploma courses in partnership with the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies, an affiliate of Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation courses
- Master of Education in Catholic Montessori degree program
Our admissions staff can help you find the right training and guide you step-by-step through the application process. Contact us today!
Upcoming Trainings
AMI Infant and Toddler Teacher Training Course (0-3 Diploma)
May 2026 – July 2027
This course is a thorough study of Montessori pedagogy for children from birth to three years old. The program integrates Montessori philosophy with medical and psychological perspectives on early childhood development.
Blended course: Online instruction plus two in-person summer modules at the University of Mary.
In-Person Module 1: July 20, 2026 – August 14, 2026
Online Sessions: February 23 – March 13, 2027, and April 26 – May 14, 2027
In-Person Module 2: June 7 – July 16, 2027
- Montessori Pedagogy and Philosophy
- Practical Life
- Sensorial Development
- Language and Literacy
- Mathematics
- Cultural Subjects
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition and Hygiene
- Child Neuropsychiatry
- Development of Movement and Language
- Music, Art, and Spiritual Development
AMI Primary Teacher Training Course (3-6 Diploma)
Dates to be determined
This course is an in-depth exploration of Montessori pedagogy for children ages 3 to 6. This comprehensive program integrates Montessori philosophy with contemporary insights into education and human development.
Dates: To Be Determined
- Montessori Pedagogy and Philosophy
- Practical Life
- Sensorial Development
- Language and Literacy
- Mathematics
- Cultural Subjects
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation Courses
July 12 – 18, 2026
This Montessori-based method of religious formation has been developed for children up to age 12, bringing even very young children into contact with God through Sacred Scripture and the Mass. These courses are an optional part of the diploma courses above.
Master of Education (MEd) in Catholic Montessori
Begins January 5, 2026
Specially designed for working educators, our MEd in Catholic Montessori provides advanced formation in the Church's integrative approach to teaching and learning as well as the theory and practice of the Montessori method. Candidates receive 16 prior-learning credits upon completion of national Montessori certification requirements.
Ready To Enroll?
Contact your University of Mary admissions representative to talk through your specific training needs and apply today. We’re here to help!
Other CMI Offerings
The Catholic Montessori Institute also offers spiritual formation and professional development opportunities including:
- a transformative Catholic Montessori Retreat scheduled for June 9 – 11, 2026
- the third annual National Catholic Montessori Conference on October 8 – 10, 2026
- a pilgrimage to Italy exploring the life of Dr. Maria Montessori (dates to be determined)
Want to Learn More?
If you have questions about any of the CMI’s offerings, we are just an email or a phone call away.