What makes us a Catholic school?
Our Philosophy
“The enduring foundation on which the Church builds her educational philosophy is the conviction that it is a process which forms the whole child, especially with his or her eyes fixed on the vision of God. The specific purpose of a Catholic education is the formation of boys and girls who will be good citizens of this world, enriching society with the leaven of the Gospel, but who will also be citizens of the world to come.”
-Archbishop J. Michael Miller, “The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools“
One of the first questions in the Baltimore Catechism asks children, “Why did God make you?” The answer provides the guiding principles of Catholic education: “God made me to know him, to love him, and to serve him in this world, and to be happy with him forever in heaven.” As children learn to know the truth, to love the beautiful and to live the good life of service, they are being drawn deeper into communion with the God who calls them to eternal life. At Lock Haven Catholic School we strive, by the grace of God, to lead our students into this abundant life offered by Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us!
