Our Faith

Our Catholic faith is the lens through which we focus everything in the school.   

We seek to form students into disciples of Jesus Christ, to immerse them in the songs, the sacraments and the scriptures that help form us as a people of faith.

The anchor of our life together is our weekly Mass, led by our pastor or parochial vicar, hosted by a particular grade level, and led in song by our children's choir. 

Further, we seek to integrate our faith with our study. Whether in Math, Social Studies or English/Language Arts,  students are encouraged to consider the implications of faith In their personal  lives and in their social relationships . Our religion classes, of course, help students learn about their faith explicitly. Teachers strive to help students grow in virtue and holiness. . 

Other opportunities for formation include:

• Students begin each day with prayer.
• Students attend Focus Circles after Mass. In their small group, students are asked to reflect, discuss, or engage in activities based off the virtue of the month.
• Our 5th and 6th graders attend The Pines Catholic Camp.
• Our younger students are paired with older students (appropriately named Prayer Partners) during Mass and for other community building events throughout the year.
• Students pray for their vocations using prayers crafted for their appropriate reading level. Read more about the Vocational Chalice Program here.
• Students attend Mass on Holy Days of Obligation.
• Our younger students reenact the Living Stations of the Cross for the entire community.
• Our students prepare special Easter and Advent programs for the community.
• We come together as a community to celebrate Feast Days.
• Every month, we pray the Rosary together.
• Students serve the community and give back on a monthly basis.
• Virtuoso Awards are presented quarterly to students exemplifying Gospel faith and values through their behavior in and out of the classroom.
• In January, we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Last year, we were blessed to have Tony Melendez perform a beautifully moving concert for our community. Our 2nd and 8th graders came together to guide us in a Living Rosary. 
• We are proud to host the Most Reverend Tom Cloherty Scholars Religion Bowl. Last year, representatives from 28 schools in the diocese joined us for the annual event.