Catholic Identity

Philosophy

Our school religious programs provide for the spiritual growth and development of each child.  The faculty emphasizes the fundamental truths of the Catholic tradition, the understanding of Scripture, the celebration of the Liturgy and the Sacraments, and the daily-lived experience of our Catholic faith.

Incorporating our faith and Jesus’ timeless teachings into our curriculum, we guide our students to view themselves as unique, valuable, and capable individuals worthy of respect.  With this solid foundation as well as through learning the value of service and works of charity within our school and community, our students are instilled with a moral compass that guides them to be successful in our ever-changing world as they grow to discern God’s plan for their lives.  Our STREAM initiative includes activities that are Religion based.

Religion Coursework

All students, regardless of their religious denomination, take our formal, Catholic religion courses. In addition, all students give respectful attendance at religious exercises, such as Mass, Stations of the Cross, daily prayer, etc. The students’ schedule includes religion classes, as well as preparation and participation in school liturgical celebrations. In accordance with the parish program for religious education, students celebrate First Penance in second grade and First Eucharist in third grade. Parent/guardian participation in the sacramental preparation of their children is required.

The Key Elements for all grade levels include:

• Knowledge of the Faith
  • Creed
  • Sacred Scripture
• Liturgy and Sacraments
• Morality
  • Conscientious
  • Christian Living
• Prayer
• Education for Living in the Christian Community
  • Catholic Church
  • Ecumenism
  • Catholic Principles and Relationships
  • Vocation
• Evangelization and Apostolic Life
  • Catholic Social Teaching
  • Inter-Religious Dialogue
  • Missionary Vocation