St. Patrick School-Family Covenant
The Covenant Between the Parents of Children Attending St. Patrick School and The Administration and Staff of St. Patrick School
As noted in the Diocesan Family-School Agreement, “Our schools exist to pass on the Catholic faith in its fullness to students and to form disciples of Jesus Christ. Parents and schools are partners in this mission; parents are expected to cooperate fully in it and shall supervise their children in accordance with this agreement.” In order to uphold this commitment, St. Patrick Parish & School administration, faculty, and staff commit themselves to:
- care for the hearts of our students. It’s what God has done for us and what we must do for one another.
- show up with courage and compassion to the tough topics and the hard truths to create an environment where true growth is possible.
- act as the protectors and advocates to ensure children the safety they need to flourish and reach their God-given potential.
- help students discover the truth of God and their identity and calling as His sons and daughters.
- educate all of our children and families in the teaching of the Catholic Church.
- communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress, school initiatives, and spiritual development.
In return, parents of children attending St. Patrick School commit themselves to:
- Sincerely strive to practice their faith so as to be good witnesses to their children in these ways:
- Live and grow in ways that are consistent with Catholic Christian moral values in all areas of life.
- Bring your children to Sunday Mass, or for our non-Catholic families, weekly worship in your faith tradition.
- Pray together as a family, so that your words and actions don’t fall out of sync with God’s.
- Teach your children to see the world from a Christian perspective.
- Promote growth in virtue, excellence, achievement, encouraging strong study habits and wise use of electronics.
- Maintain open and cordial communication with the principal and teachers, and follow all the policies of St. Patrick School.
As school parents, we enter into this covenant with St. Patrick School, asking God’s blessing on us and the work we are called to do in His name.