We build a Catholic culture where families and children can grow spiritually, academically, and in service of neighbor to prepare for the Kingdom of Heaven.

PHILOSOPHY
"In the fullness of time, in His mysterious plan of love, God the Father sent His only Son to begin the kingdom of God on earth and bring about the spiritual rebirth of mankind. To continue His work of Salvation, Jesus Christ founded the Church as a visible organism living by the power of the Spirit." (The Catholic School, Vatican Polyglot Press, Rome 1977, Ch. 1, p. 6.)

In response to the mission and message of Jesus Christ, St. Peter School, with the family, strives to form a community of faith dedicated to continuing the mission entrusted by Jesus to His Church. We, therefore, commit ourselves to the education of the child in an environment conducive to spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth. We strive to imbue this environment with dedication and love that reflects Jesus’ Gospel message. By integrating the education of the child with an environment permeated by the Gospel spirit, St. Peter School strives to continue Jesus's mission here on earth in building up the Kingdom of God.

GOALS
Spiritual Goal
Develop a personal relationship with Jesus.

1. Worship-Celebrate the sacraments.
-Instruct the child in the truths of the Catholic Faith through formal study of Scripture and doctrine.
-Instill in the child a strong love of Jesus and His Blessed Mother.

2. Personal Growth
-Provide opportunities for religious experience through liturgical and para-liturgical services, private and communal prayer.
-Develop in the child the realization that free will brings with it the responsibility to make choices based on an informed conscience.
-Assist in the choice of and preparation for responsible vocations.
-Provide adult role models that strive to reveal Jesus, not only by word, but by example.

3. Service
-Encourage the child to sacrifice time and talent at home, in the parish, immediate neighborhood and larger world community.
-Sacrifice to missions through their time and money.
-Develop a spirit of service by assisting fellow students, teachers or staff.
-Model vocations of service to the Mystical Body of Christ.

4. Evangelization
-Be Christ to our neighbors and see Jesus in our neighbors.
-Share our faith with others.

Intellectual Goal
-Develop optimum academic growth within the student's own capacity for learning.

1. Stress mastery of basic skills in a structured classroom environment.

2. Provide a curriculum, which takes into account individual differences, yet challenges individual potential.

3. Foster skills in critical thinking and decision making.

Emotional and Aesthetic Goal
Develop in the student the awareness of his/her intrinsic value and God's unfailing love for him/her.

1. Assist each student in developing a realistic self-image as a child of God, realizing individual uniqueness.

2. Foster productive use of leisure time and an appreciation of the arts.

3. Assist each student in dealing constructively with the problems that evolve from the conflicting values of our society.

4. Promote character development through personal integrity, resourcefulness and responsibility.

Social Goal
Enable the student to become an active, responsible member in the community, reflecting the principles of Christ.

1. Develop respect and understanding for people of all races, cultures and creeds.

2. Develop a consciousness of the needs of others and the obligation to be of service.

3. Develop the awareness of the need for responsible Christian citizenship in our democratic society as well as our global society.

Physical Goal
Develop in the student an awareness of the need for physical fitness and a respect for the human body because it is created by God and inhabited by Him.

1. Provide education in basic motor skills and the opportunity to develop these skills.

2. Provide a curriculum that will supply the student with an understanding of the human body and the need for developing good health and nutrition habits.