"If we want to help the child draw nearer to God, we should with patience and courage…seek to go always closer to the vital nucleus of things. This requires study and prayer. The child himself will be our teacher if we know how to observe him."

Sofia Cavelletti, founder of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Children's Formation at SPR Believes:

• That God and the child have a unique relationship with one another at each stage of life
• That children need their own place to nurture that relationship
• That the child's growth is best served through "hands on" materials and open reflection
• That art and music are essential parts of spiritual formation
• That structure and boundaries help children to learn
• That times of quiet introspection need to be balanced with times of loud active play