Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT - ST. CHARLES SCHOOL


 


St. Charles School …. bringing together learning, living, and values in the light of faith through Jesus.  


 


 PHILOSOPHY 


St. Charles Parish School provides a Catholic education which enriches the spiritual, intellectual, social, moral, physical, and personal knowledge of the students, guides them in the deepening of their relationship with Jesus Christ and living out their faith in the word.  With emphasis placed on academic fundamentals and civic awareness, students are challenged to reach their personal potential and respond in service to others.  Family, School and Parish, in a cooperative partnership, share in this educational ministry entrusted to us by Christ.


 


St. Charles Parish School follows the guidelines and directives of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Office for Schools.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church and Sacred Scriptures are the foundational sources for statements of our faith and Catholic doctrine that we teach the students.


 


GOALS


1.  We will inspire our students to develop a strong, personal relationship with God.


2.  We will help our students develop a strong set of Christian values.


3.  We will foster a sense of self-esteem in each child.


4.  We will develop in the children the basic skills needed for tomorrow’s society.


5.  We will direct the students to share their time and talents in school, parish, and


     community events.


6.  We will inform our students to a greater awareness and understanding of our worlds


      needs and relationships.


 OBJECTIVES 


1.  To provide meaningful liturgies, sacramental preparation, and prayer experiences and


      to incorporate scripture into the religion class.


2.  To create a climate of acceptance of others in their individuality.


3.  To provide for varied, shared cross-grade activities to build up school spirit.


4.  To provide specific instances where the children can be involved in caring for others.


5.  To stress academic fundamentals and to challenge the students to achieve their


      potential.


6.  To discuss current events and raise awareness of social justice issues so as to develop


     attitudes based on the Gospels and an acceptance of other cultures.


 


LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD.  LOVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ALL YOUR SOUL, ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND ALL YOUR MIND.  ALSO YOU MUST LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF.                           LUKE 10:27