EDUCATION COMMISSION

ED-1 MSW Parish School Ministry
ED-2 Beloved Retreat Ministry
ED-3 Religious Enrichment Center
ED-4 Adult Enrichment Ministry
ED-5 Biblical Ministries
ED-6 Youth Ministries
ED-7 Parish Communications Ministry

ED-1
Ministry Profile
 
MSW PARISH SCHOOL MINISTRY
 
 
I. MISSION STATEMENT       (brief statement of purpose)
 
The MISSION of the MSW PARISH SCHOOL is to provide excellence in the education of students both academically and in Catholic faith formation. This formation fosters a spirituality rooted in the mystery of Christ. MSW Parish School strives to educate and empower elementary level students with the knowledge, values and skills that will allow them to develop into active participants and leaders in both church and world communities.
 
II. GOAL (“end-product” …desired outcome for those to whom this ministry is directed)
 
The GOAL of MSW PARISH SCHOOL is to provide experiences which allow students to develop their highest potential academically, physically, socially and emotionally. In addition, as a Catholic School our goal is to enable each child to embrace a spirituality which guides all other areas of development and which is rooted in the mystery of the whole Christ. Through interactions with instruction, scripture, sacraments, prayer, and service, and by focusing on everyday behavior and decisions that are made, students are strive to strengthen their relationship with Christ.
 
III. OBJECTIVES (corollaries, strategies, priorities flowing from mission and goal)
1. To provide well-developed written curriculum for academic and religious formation.
2. For students, according to their level of development, to have an understanding of the sacraments, history of salvation, sacred scripture and the proclaiming nature of the Eucharistic Prayer.
3. To offer teachers the support and materials necessary for them to implement the written curriculum in a manner that is challenging, motivating and reflective of our faith.
4. To provide an environment which is conducive to learning and permeated by everyone’s respect for one another.
5. To provide extracurricular activities which address individual interests and the development of the whole child.
6. To support parents in their role as primary educators of their children through the sharing of ideas and in- formation relative to the growth of their children.
 
IV. SERVICES (programs, actions, projects)
1. Operation of the Parish School
2. Extended Day Care (before and after school) for Parish School children
3. Extra curricular activities:
a. foreign language program
b. band
c. athletics
d. after-school clubs:
- art, intramurals, newspaper, homework, year book, battle of books, drama, Rainbows for all God's Children.