St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish and School – Denver, Colorado

Why Choose our Catholic School?

Catholic Schools:

Purpose and ministry: the purpose of this article is to encourage parents who may be considering the choice of a Catholic school for their child’s education. This alternative will require that you commit to a considerable investment of your time, talents, and financial resources for your child’s educational future. So why should you choose a Catholic school? There are many compelling reasons, beyond the benefits of higher academic achievement.
Catholic Identity of Catholic Schools: Statement of beliefs we believe that:

• The Catholic school is an integral part of the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel, build faith communities, celebrate through worship, and serve others.
• The commitment to academic excellence, which fosters the intellectual development of faculty and students, is an integral part of the mission of the Catholic school.
• The Catholic school is an evangelizing, educational community.
• The spiritual formation of the entire school community is an essential dimension of the Catholic school’s mission.
• The Catholic school is a unique, faith-centered community which integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual growth, nurture faith, and inspire action.
• The Catholic school is an experience of the church’s belief, tradition, and sacramental life.
• The Catholic school creates a supportive and challenging climate which affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community.

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Reasons to choose a Catholic School