Catholic Education
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“Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts, but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom.”
-St. John Paul II, Address to US Bishops
Our Vision
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School provides a Catholic educational culture that encourages the student to Know, Love, and Serve God by providing a learning environment which focuses on the growth of the whole child through a rigorous integrated curriculum. We emphasize the rich tradition of a Liberal Arts education by using time-tested methodologies inspired by the Church’s history, culture, and thought.
Through study, prayer and service to God and neighbor, our students will grow in virtue, communicate and think logically, contribute to the common good, pursue truth, and strive for holiness.
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Traditional Catholic Liberal Arts
What is Catholic Liberal Education?
Liberal Education derives its name from the Latin Liber, which means free. This vision of education is for freedom.
Freedom in Christ, as He reveals Himself through His Church. This formation does far more than prepare a student for a job. It frees us to Know, to Love, and to Serve God as we live Joyfully in the Truth of Jesus Christ.
A Liberal Arts Education is not a model but rather a vision. It is a vision of education which infuses a Catholic vision of reality throughout the entire formation process. It raises the students' hearts, minds, and souls to recognize the presence of the Creator in the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the world around them. Through this vision of education, daily practice in reading, translation, mathematical demonstration, and argument helps students form habits of critical thought, analysis, and discourse which prepares them to engage in higher studies and will stay with them throughout their lives.
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Our Philosophy
At Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School, we believe that each student is entitled to a quality education which provides the opportunity for spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical development.
This commitment promotes a love of God and others and fosters a life-long challenge to live the Gospel message through prayer, learning, leadership and service.
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The Holy See's Teaching on Catholic Schools
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The Church’s vision of education has been articulated through a variety of magisterial documents. The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools, by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, former Secretary of the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education, faithfully summarizes the last fifty years of Magisterial documents on the Catholic school.
The Church teaches that Catholic schools should be:
1. Inspired by a Supernatural Vision
2. Founded on a Christian Anthropology
3. Animated by Communion and Community
4. Imbued with a Catholic Worldview
5. Sustained by Gospel Witness
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