While the essence of this religious growth is centered around daily classroom instruction, it is our belief that Christian worship, the reception of the Sacraments, personal prayer, planned religious faith experiences, and social action are equally necessary factors in the total program of religious education. Consequently, we begin preparing them for their adult role in the Church by requiring all students to engage in service to the parish or community for which they are to receive no remuneration. These require- ments are progressively more demanding by grade level culminating with eighth graders who are required to complete 40 service hours for graduation. The entire student body gathers together to celebrate with either a liturgy or prayer service, such events as holy days of obligation, Ash Wednesday, May Crowning, Stations of the Cross, the Living Rosary, and other special celebrations such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Prayer Each day begins with prayer over the intercom led by our principal.
Students also pray before lunch and dismissal.
In addition, all Religion classes begin with spon- taneous prayer where students offer personal intentions for family and loved ones. Our students receive the sacrament of Reconciliation in second grade. Our second graders also receive first Holy Communion. All children receive our Lord for the first time with their families. Back to Top Curriculum O ur desire is for each child to work at his own ability level and to compete with himself to develop a positive self-concept regarding his unique gifts and talents.