Our Faith
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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.