Grace Catholic School Experience

From what I have been through, my current high school experience has not been meeting my expectations. After speaking with friends and parents, I believe that Archbishop Mitty High School can provide the experience that I am seeking. One aspect I am looking for is a larger campus, school community and a safer environment. I feel that the size and location of Archbishop Mitty will help enhance my learning experience. Something else I am looking for in my new high school experience is more school spirit and camaraderie. I have attended many sports events at Archbishop Mitty and I have thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiasm and spirit of the environment. One last reason is that I am looking for a school that can provide a larger class selection with

Attending my Catholic school is a gift as well as a privilege and I have gratitude for the opportunity. Because I see my school as a gift, I have academic goals and put 100% effort into them. An academic goal that I have is to work hard for superior grades while continuing to become proficient with educational skills such as writing, reading, oral and written communication, science, and mathematics. Additionally, I plan to continue to get to know myself and to learn about possible careers that might interest me. A career that I am currently interested in involves the fields of dentistry and surgery. Plus at my school, we learn about personal responsibility and personal initiative in our morals and behaviors. Another goal is that I want to

My story begins with two successful Nigerian immigrants. Both of my parents came to the United States, obtained graduate degrees here, and became successful despite any struggles they faced. With them as my example, I was expected to be a hard worker and, as a Catholic, a kind and moral person. In addition to my household, my Catholic high school has strongly influenced my beliefs and actions. My high school, St. Michael, has become a spiritual home for me. The amazing teachers I have had have helped me develop a strong faith life and a passion for service. I have found that being in an environment where service is so encouraged only invigorates and strengthens the penchant for service I developed in my household. I have gained some of my closest

Ever since I was six years old, the year I was baptized, I have been on fire for the Lord. I attended a Christian school for eight years and have always been very involved at my church. My first experience outside of my “Christian bubble” was when I went to a public high school. For the first time in my life, I was out of my comfort zone. Being at a public school challenged my faith, strengthened my leadership skills, and forced me to branch out and meet people I would have never encountered otherwise. However, even though being at a public school helped strengthen my faith in ways I would have never guessed, I believe attending a Christian university—like Liberty—is the best choice to further my education. Going to college is new and exciting, but it can also be a demanding and intimidating experience. Being so far away from home, in a different environment,

This has shaped me as a person beyond what words can express. Catholic schools truly prepare students for more than school and careers; they shape the whole person, body, mind, and soul, in Jesus. Imagine how different the world might be if every person realized and believed that God loves them just for who they are. Picture how different the world would be if we all viewed every other person as possessing that same degree of dignity and treated each other accordingly. Envision how different the world might be if people found their identity in Jesus rather than in the fleeting amusements and distractions so far beneath their worth. Can you imagine such a world? I can because of my education. Catholic school teachers can. Catholic school students can. Hopefully, together we will create a light that inspires others to realize the full truth of their potential and worth in God’s eyes, as well as realize the fullness of

Firstly, I feel that I have received a more personalized education, as Catholic schools typically have smaller class sizes than public schools. I am able to focus on my school work and my spiritual life without most of the extra distractions. By nurturing my academics, I am able to tend and be tended to by my teachers and my parents, who support me by teaching me not only school lessons, but also valuable life skills and morals.

A follow up to last week's announcement that Our Lady of Fatima School has a location set in Lansing and is looking for both donations and registrations. While the former is needed, the latter is what is necessary for our school to move forward. It makes little sense for us to create a school when the demand does not warrant its existence. With that in mind, if your family is interested in registering for the 2017-2018 school year, please do so as soon as possible.

Holy Family Catholic School has helped me grow in my faith, knowledge, and service. I have participated in faith journeys, K4J skits, and sending Christmas presents to poor children around the world. Holy Family Catholic School is a great example and has helped me grow in my faith, knowledge, and service.

It was an unforgettable life changing experience. I went from a cold hearted Atheist to a loving Catholic in one weekend and I have not reverted since. This was a turning point to who I am now the great Mr. Fab. I began my crusade of volunteering soon after and have not slowed down. Fast forward from the summer I lived the retreat to February of the following year to when I made the longest and strongest service project I have undertaken to this date. Since I was in Confirmation classes I understood that as part of the confirmation classes we should take part in service and use the guidance of the Holy Spirit to make thoughtful decisions. I took lots of time pondering what I should do for service and how I could positively affect other people in my own local community. After lots of thought and research, I decided I was going to be an Altar server at San Martin. Most people believe all an Altar Server is, is just an average teen who puts on a gown and plays a servant for an hour. To me it is more than a just an act you perform on weekends, it is the essence of being a Catholic. Being Catholic is more than being a follower of Christ by attending mass on a weekly basis,

Everyone in their childhood has a moment that stands out and defines who they are. Mine is a moment, but is also part of my background. This came about in my nine year Catholic education. I attended St. James Catholic School from when I was a kindergartner until I graduated eighth grade. I am the third generation of my family to attend St. James, and can still remember my first day as a kindergartner. I walked into school with the same feeling as all of my other kindergarten classmates with a blank face and did not know which direction to go. Kids, who I thought were giants, guided me to class. From that time on I looked up to them as my friends, and could count on them if I needed help. For the next nine years that building was my home, but I can recall a moment in second grade that sky rocketed me in my Catholic faith. This moment was when I made my First Communion.

Post confirmation class sent a huge opportunity my way. It has positively impacted my life in several ways. After I received the act of confirmation at the age of 16 I was propounded an opportunity to teach I was ecstatic and accepted this position with alacrity. I have been teaching for 2 hours every Sunday. Personally, I help out first period when they are being taught about Catholicism and during the second hour I teach the Vietnamese language. My students have influenced me to make a difference and inspired me to be a better person and help others to do the same. I have assisted them in working diligently to accomplish their goals and to never give up and my students have done the same for me. Teaching these kids have taught me how to be

A Melbourne Christian school’s refusal last year to admit a five-year-old Sikh boy because of his turban is wrong and is a violation of the Equal Opportunities act, according to a tribunal’s ruling.

Additionally, Going to a catholic school all my life has made me value my faith and learn more about my faith. Service hours have helped me value being catholic more because we get to go out and

Great moments are born from great opportunities. As a part of the Holy Cross family, we need to take every opportunity to help each other. This helping is also known as the service program in St. Francis High School. In the summer of 2013, I took an opportunity to experience the understanding of Holy Cross and Catholic. I joined the vacation bible camp and taught kids what is catholic or what we should do as a catholic. Those moments of my service program are indelible in my mind.

As a class in general, we were annually pulled out of our educational environment and into to a wilderness-like campus (no electronics) where we would continue to grow closer together through prayer. We went as far to stay the night, within, our days were elongated and we never seemed to sleep well in our cabins due to unfamiliarity. As young adults, we continuously complained throughout the experience, but deep down we were just too stubborn to admit how truly rewarding the retreats became. Today, I am grateful for the opportunity to attend a private school as such because it tremendously influenced my mindset on faith and human dignity in general, I only regret not being more involved.