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The Philosophy of Santa Lucia School is based on the precepts of Catholic education which recognizes each child's dignity as a member of God's family.

We acknowledge education as an inclusive process of educational, moral, and social growth.  It is the function of the school to provide opportunities to enhance this growth.

We, the faculty and staff, of Santa Lucia School, endeavor to accomplish this within the multicultural framework of our school community.  We recognize that the respect for others begins with a knowledge of "self" as God's unique and special creations. We realize that the educational needs of our students are intrinsic to their societal growth.  We know that their learning will increase when given an opportunity to teach and learn from each other.  We believe that parental/guardian involvement is essential for a child to fully develop a life of faith and reach their educational potential.

All those involved in the development of the students here at Santa Lucia School are conscious of the shift in the structure and perception of "family".  We remain understanding of the possible differences between the Christian values, as those Jesus taught in the Gospel, and those within our students' circle of influence.

Knowing that "to teach is to demonstrate" we strive to model those values by creating a faith community of understanding, trust, love, and compassion among ourselves.  We extend that community to our students, their families, all parishioners, and to our community members involved.  

We encourage our students to uphold these teachings by giving our society hope for a better tomorrow.
     "Excellence is achieved by the mastery of                       fundamentals."
-- Vince Lombardi   
      
      "It is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good;  that is
         to say, to the good of all because we are all really responsible for all."                                                                                                                                                             John Paul II
  

Revised August 2009
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Faith Foundation for
Catholic Schools
The policies and practices of the school community embrace the following principles.
These principles are the foundation for helping youth and adults to make meaning of their lives and model Catholic living to the broader community.

            ~The school community recognizes that parents/guardians are the primary educators
               of their children in the Catholic faith.

            ~The school community witnesses, proclaims and teaches the good news of
               salvation in Jesus Christ.

            ~The school community develops a strong Catholic identity as an integral part of the
               evangelizing mission of the local church.

            ~The school community works together to promote human dignity, combat racism,
               challenge injustice and transform the world.

            ~The school community prepares students for discipleship through active practice
               of their faith and responsible citizenship in light of Catholic social teachings.

            ~The school community fosters personal and communal prayer, and invites its                              members to worship and celebrate the feasts of the liturgical calendar.

            ~The school community reflects a culture of continuous, effective and meaningful                          learning appropriate to the needs of all its members.

            ~The school community thrives through the stewardship of the local and broader                         community.
"I have come that they might have life and have it to the fullest." John 10:10-11
Santa Lucia School 2009-10