Mission & Philosophy

"The Mission of Saint Matthew Catholic School is to educate the whole student by Christ centered formation in a Catholic environment, leading them to do God's will in this world so as to be with Him in the next."

Statement of Philosophy

St. Matthew School strives to be an educational community of pupils, parents, faculty, staff, and priests, committed to seeking truth and virtue in an atmosphere characterized by joy in learning, respect for individuals, and emphasis on a vibrant, loving community living out the sacraments of faith, hope and charity.

We strive to maintain the highest standards in all relevant fields. In developing an educational program with this aim, the principal, teachers, staff, priests, Education Commission and parents endeavor to recognize that each child is a unique creation of God, who deserves to develop and thrive, and to be able to contribute to our church and our society. For this reason, the goals of our educational program include the following:

to form a partnership with the home and the parish community the responsibilities of educating our students in the Catholic tradition
to provide students with experiences which will help them to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically in a Christian manner
to provide students with the opportunity to give witness to their faith through service to the community
to recognize the different learning styles of individual students and to adjust instructional techniques to accommodate these diverse styles
to encourage daily growth in faith through shared liturgical experiences, centering on Christ’s Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our sanctification