The official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are taught in St. Mary’s Elementary School. The faith formation program is under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop. The curriculum integrates the six tasks of catechesis and is developed in accord with the Archdiocesan faith formation curriculum guidelines published by the Institute for Evangelization. Students attend religion classes, participate in liturgical celebrations, and participate in the religious activities of the school. Parents receive information about the faith formation program in the school and the school’s expectations of their child(ren) with regard to religion both as an academic discipline and as a lived faith.
Religion Curriculum
The religion curriculum at St. Mary’s follows the Archdiocesan guidelines and utilizes approved textbooks and resources, including the “Growing with God” program for age-appropriate instruction in Catholic morality, virtue, and human dignity.