The Catholic curriculum (catechesis) at St. Gregory Barbarigo is the heart and soul of the total educational program. Content of this curriculum is developmentally appropriate to the abilities of the children. The religion program provides students with the means to learn the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church, to experience the richness of sacred tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Deposit of Faith as echoed in the Creed through the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Emphasis in the full and active participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to an understanding of the Holy Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian Life.
Emphasis in the full and active participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is central to an understanding of the Holy Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian Life.
- Prayer at school is an important part of each day.
- Teachers are encouraged to use both formal and informal prayer.
- The school day begins with prayer and prayer is said at various times throughout the day.
- Formal religion classes are a scheduled part of our curriculum. The content reflects the current approved teachings of the Church.
- Mass is attended by all grades throughout the week.
- The sacramental program is in cooperation with the parish sacramental preparation program. In the second grade, students are given formal instruction in the preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
- Individual and communal reconciliation services are scheduled once a semester during the school year for 2nd through 8th grade students.
our PATRON SAINT
St. Gregory Barbarigo was an Italian cardinal, diplomat and scholar.
