The mission of St. Brendan Catholic School, in partnership with parents and our parish community, embraces a Catholic Identity centered on the Eucharist to empower our students to act as Disciples of Christ, use their God-given gifts in service to the Church and community, and achieve academic excellence.
Vision
The vision of St. Brendan Parish School is for our students to:
- live as active Catholics,
- exercise Christian leadership skills,
- serve the Church and community,
- meet the Student Learning Expectations, and
- develop appropriate social interaction skills.
Purpose
The purpose of St. Brendan Parish School is to provide a Catholic-centered education for students in Preschool through 8th grade and guide them to become participating Catholics and achieve the Student Learning Expectations.
Values
The core values of St. Brendan Parish School are:
Our Catholic Faith
- create a loving environment steeped in the rich tradition of the Catholic Church
- celebrate the Word, Sacraments and Catholic devotions
- model full active participation as Catholics
- evangelize our faith and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His church
- foster Religious vocations
Honesty and Integrity
- display the Gospel values in all interactions
- demonstrate honesty in our actions, words and deeds
- honor our commitments
Academic Excellence
- nurture a life-long desire to learn
- utilize teaching practices based on educational research
- develop critical thinking skills
- motivate students to meet their academic potential
- teach sound organization and study skills
Respect and Diversity
- model a genuine respect for the dignity of all people
- create a safe atmosphere for all learners
- promote respect for cultural diversity
Stewardship and Community Partnership
- share our God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure
- respond compassionately and empathetically to the needs of others
- raise awareness of local, national and international events
- participate in community service and work toward social justice
- promote Christian leadership
