“Catholic schools provide an outstanding education along with what is central to the Church’s education mission, namely, forming students to live as faithful and articulate members of the Church and active responsible citizens of this nation.”
— Bishop Paul S. Loverde
Mission
Saint Agnes Catholic School is a Christ-centered community emphasizing academic achievement, faith formation, and charity toward others. Saint Agnes cultivates the potential of the whole child through a rigorous course of academic and religious instruction in a safe and caring environment.
At Saint Agnes Catholic School, we believe that in guiding the students’ spiritual, academic, and emotional areas, we will prepare them to embrace life’s challenges and strive for personal excellence in the example of Jesus Christ.
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations….
Teaching them to carry out everything I have commanded you.” ….Matthew 28:19-20
These words of Christ addressed to the apostles at the Ascension bestowed on the Church the office of teacher. Obedient to this divine challenge, the Church provides education permeated with the spirit of Christ and dedicated to promoting the full development of the human person. The two-fold goal of Catholic schools is to provide an environment which will foster rich religious training as well as solid academic education in a Catholic value-oriented manner.
Arlington Diocese Bishop Paul S. Loverde recently shared his thoughts about Catholic education, including the following quote from Pope Benedict XVI :
“You form new generations not only in knowledge of the faith, but in every aspect of what it means to live as mature and responsible citizens in today’s world.”….Pope Benedict XVI, 17 September 2010, Address of the Holy Father to Teachers and Religious
