Why the Academy?

We have been celebrating Catholic Schools Week with treats, activities, and some surprises. As this week draws to a close, we share some student responses to how the Academy supports them and helps them grow in their faith.

How does the Academy help you grow in your faith?

The Academy offers so many opportunities for me to grow in my faith. We attend Mass and we also take religion as a core class. My teacher teaches us about our religion and how to continue to grow in our faith. We also do service activities that help us to remember how many gifts God has given us.

— Class of 2028 student

The Academy helps me grow in my faith by having the five Goals which ensure you’re living through Jesus. These Goals help me have guidelines outside and inside the school making sure I follow Jesus.

— Class of 2027 student

We have a very loving community, and we also have great traditions. We have Mass every First Friday, and after Mass we do something called team building, which is when we go into assigned groups with the whole school and do fun activities. We also have the remains of a saint in the Shrine which is very special because St. Rose Philippine Duchesne was amazing in helping make our school the great place it is today.

— Class of 2026 student

I feel comfortable sharing my values and discussing my faith in class, as the classroom is a safe space for everyone no matter what. This is something that the Academy has told and assured over the last 10 years, and makes me feel open to share my opinion without fear of judgment.

— Class of 2025 student