Mission

The mission of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Des Moines is to provide meaningful educational experiences for children/adolescents in an environment integrated by Gospel values which nurture faith, community, prayer and service.
 

Therefore, we believe that:

• Catholic schools exist to teach the traditions and doctrines of the Catholic church and to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
• Parents are the primary educators and that Catholic schools are partners with parents in the education of their children/adolescents.
• Each child/adolescent in a Catholic school, regardless of race, cultural heritage, or sex, will grow in self-esteem through the development of her/his talents, skills and interests.
• Catholic schools will provide a warm, caring environment where children/adolescents will be challenged to learn the essential curriculum regardless of learning rate or style.
• All children/adolescents in Catholic schools will learn the value of human dignity and the concepts of peace and justice to enable them to be participants in a global society.