For our RELIGIOUS IDENTITY 
  We believe. . . 
* God’s gift of life blesses all people with intrinsic worth and the capacity for good. 
* Because we are created in the image of God, the capacity of individuals to learn, feel, dream, visualize and achieve is limitless. 
* The learning atmosphere should reflect and teach Catholic values, ethics and morals, which serve as a foundation for continued faith development. 
* Teaching in a Catholic educational environment is a true vocation, which should be recognized, developed and honored. 
* Celebrating the Eucharist together with Christian Service teaches our students to live the Gospel commandment, “Love one another.” 

For our ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT 
  We believe. . . 
* Learning is a life-long process and is the most important process that can be taught and nurtured. 
* All children should be provided the opportunity for spiritual, academic and intellectual    growth. 
* All students have the right to a safe, nurturing and comfortable environment. 
* Positive self-esteem is vital for the growth of our students. 
* In a learning process which encourages students to risk failure and demonstrate resiliency and perseverance in the pursuit of meaningful growth. 
* All students are entitled to an academic environment that fosters cooperative learning
* All students will be empowered with skills needed for the Twenty-First Century. 

For the GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITY 
  We believe. . . 
* Expression and consideration of all ideals is vital to any successful collaborative effort. 
* Respecting individuality and diversity promotes understanding, compassion and cooperation. 
* A shared decision-making process provides for successful implementation of our mission goals. 
* An effective education requires ongoing cooperative relationships between the school,    home, parish and community. 


 Adopted June 1999 
 Revised November 2011
 Reviewed and Approved September 2018