As a Catholic parochial institution, Saint Brendan Catholic Elementary School seeks to create an authentic Catholic community of faith among faculty, students, and parents. This faith community is strengthened and nourished by participation in liturgy, prayer and the study of Catholic doctrine.  The school community seeks to focus its attention on the person of Jesus by means of a total school atmosphere of religious formation in an academically challenging environment. The parents, supported by school programs, join their children in this effort by their own participation in the sacramental life of the Church.  Families are encouraged to deepen their faith so that it becomes “living, conscious and active” (The Bishop’s Office in the church, #14).

Saint Brendan’s faculty and staff are convinced of the uniqueness and personal value of each student.  It is this appreciation of the student’s self-worth that serves as the foundation for developing attitudes of positive self-esteem.  Learning experiences are designed to develop student potential and readiness for responsible citizenship in a pluralistic society.  The faculty collaborates with parents, the primary educators, by instilling a love of lifelong learning and fostering respect for oneself and others among students. Together the faculty and parents create a sense of self-discipline and personal responsibility for conscientious choices.  The students of Saint Brendan Catholic Elementary School are encouraged to use their talents to build the kingdom of God on earth by a life of Christian service.

Thus, all members of the school community strive to become true witnesses for Christ, bringing the light of hope, justice, and peace to those who “seek and suffer” (To Teach As Jesus Did, #154)

1.  To evangelize students, teachers, parents and the community at large through diversified, spiritual programs, so that Jesus Christ and His Gospel may be revealed in word and deed.

2.  To instill in the students a knowledge and reverence for Catholic doctrine and a desire to live their faith authentically.

3.  To encourage students to become witnesses of the compassionate Christ by taking an active part in school and community service projects for the needy and less fortunate.

4.  To instill in the students the knowledge of Christian values and a respect for oneself and others, that will prepare them for solving the dilemmas facing today’s society.

5.  To create an effective learning environment, marked by mutual respect and cooperation that permits students to acquire mastery of basic skills.

6.  To implement curricular experiences that provide students the opportunity to develop concern for moral, ethical and spiritual values.

7.  To help students develop and implement the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and problem solving.

8.  To deepen the students’ appreciation of their cultural heritage as well as that of persons belonging to diverse social, cultural, and ethnic groups.

9.  To promote high standards of professionalism among faculty and staff by providing for an encouraging and active participation in educational advancement programs.

10.  To create a strong bond of mutual cooperation and dialogue between parents and faculty by means of the Home and School Association, Parent-Teacher conferences, and other sponsored programs.