Why Catholic Families Should Send Their Children to a Catholic Classical Liberal Arts School like Saint Mary School

Catholic families should send their children to a Catholic Classical Liberal Arts School like Saint Mary School because it forms the whole person—mind, heart, and soul—rooted in Jesus Christ and ordered toward truth, goodness, and beauty. In an age marked by confusion and constant change, this model of education provides clarity, stability, and lasting wisdom.

At Saint Mary School, Jesus Christ is at the center of everything. Faith is not an add-on or an elective; it is the foundation. Our students pray daily, participate in Holy Mass, and are formed in the sacramental life of the Church. Every subject is taught in the light of faith, helping children see all truth as God’s truth.

A Catholic Classical Liberal Arts education teaches children how to think, not just what to think. Through time-tested disciplines—grammar, logic, rhetoric, mathematics, science, history, music, and art—students learn to reason clearly, speak confidently, and pursue wisdom with humility. This approach forms disciplined minds and thoughtful hearts, preparing students to engage the world with confidence and conviction.

In a culture that often lacks moral clarity, Saint Mary School offers a clear and joyful vision of the human person, grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Students learn virtue, self-discipline, respect for life, and the dignity of every person. Strong character and strong academics grow together.

Catholic parents are the primary educators of their children, and Saint Mary School exists to support that sacred responsibility. We partner closely with families and our parish community, reinforcing the values taught at home and strengthening the domestic church.

Saint Mary School is more than a school—it is a faith-filled family. Children are known, loved, challenged, and supported in an environment of joy, reverence, and belonging.

Ultimately, our goal is not only to prepare students for college or career, but to form saints—young men and women who know Jesus Christ, love His Church, and live lives of purpose, service, and hope.

A Catholic Classical Liberal Arts education is a profound gift. It is an investment not only in a child’s future—but in eternity.

To find out more about a Catholic Classical Liberal Arts Education at Saint Mary School, please join us for the Winter Open House on Sunday, January 25th following the 10:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or call Mr. Jeff Johnson, Head of School at 732-671-0129.