Catholic Schools Make a Difference in Our Lives...

St. Mary's graduate Dave Bianchi shared his thoughts about Catholic Education during Catholic schools week...

David Bianchi testimonial to Catholic education

Our Mission:

St. Mary's provides a Catholic atmosphere of concerned and supportive involvement. Students use their God-given talents in order to reach their full potential academically, socially and spritually. Then, they can joyfully and enthusiastically contribute to the growth of their community and continue to broaden their faith.

Our Values:

Christ Centered - We grow in our Catholic beliefs and carry them forward in our thoughts, words and deeds.

Family-Focused - We partner with parents to achieve our objectives and create a family atmosphere.

Knowledge Shared - We challenge students to reach their full potential in knowledge, to test their limits and to maximize their talents.

Service Called - We foster an awareness and acceptance of others and share ourselves and our gifts with those in need.

Tradition Cherished - We celebrate our strong past as the foundation of our vision for tomorrow.

WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM UNIQUE?

The unique nature of the Catholic school is integral to its role in conveying the Catholic faith, a role shared by the home and the parish. That faith is modeled every day by teachers and staff in Catholic schools; and it has practical implications for every subject taught in the school. In this learning environment, spiritual development complements intellectual development. There is, in fact, no delineation between religious and nonreligious learning in a Catholic school. Instead, teachers focus on integrating the faith into every subject area. Students learn about the ‘whole person,’ including the concepts of intelligence, free will, feelings, rights and responsibilities, interpersonal relationships, and the call to a specific mission in the world.

OUR CREDO
 

As Catholic School Educators

- We believe our Catholic school is not only a school, but a Community of Faith;

- We believe those entrusted to us are not only students, but Children of God;

- We believe we are not only educators, but ministers of the Gospel;

- We believe the values we teach are not only character development, but a call to holiness;

- We believe our courses of study are not only academic pursuits, but a search for truth;

- We believe the purpose of education is not only for personal gain and the development of society, but for the Transformation of the world.

 
Why Choose a Catholic Education?

- Catholic Schools reflect the values of the church and family.

- Catholic Schools offer a quality level of instruction. This is demonstrated year after year in national standardized test scores.

- Catholic School students grow spiritually stronger in a Christian environment.

- Catholic School teachers teach the Catholic worldview, not the worldview that focuses on relativism and materialism.

- Catholic Schools support the family as the number one institution in our society.

- Catholic Schools have reasonable standards of discipline, and hold the children accountable for their actions.

- Catholic Schools instill a spirit of service. It is taught that we should be contributors to society, not just takers.

- Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through volunteer activities. We are in partnership with the parent.

- Catholic Schools believe that your child is a gift from God, and that God has a good plan for him or her. Each child is seen as special, and with meaningful potential that we are privileged to help the child identify and realize.

- Research reveals that students who attend church regularly, participate in religious youth activities and are enrolled in Catholic schools have a substantially brighter view of life and its purpose.

CLICK BELOW TO READ WHY ONE FAMILY CHOSE ST. MARY'S:

These remarks were delivered last Spring by Julie Wojick, whose son Ben is currently a sixth grader at St. Mary's.   

Why We Chose A Catholic Education

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT A STUDENT'S APPRECIATION FOR HER CATHOLIC EDUCATION:

These remarks were delivered by Anna Hoffmann, a 2004 graduate of St. Mary's.

Graduate Reflects on Catholic Education

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Catholic Schools Make a Difference in Our Lives...

St. Mary's graduate Dave Bianchi shared his thoughts about Catholic Education during Catholic schools week...