Why Catholic Education

Many may wonder, why Catholic education?

Catholic education is based on the premise that every child has strengths, God-given talents and interests to be encouraged and developed. The benefits to a strong Catholic education are many. Studies show that Catholic school students consistently score higher in most areas of study than their peers in public schools. Approximately 60 percent of eighth grade graduates from Catholic Schools enroll in Catholic high schools and 95 percent of Catholic high school graduates enroll in post-secondary school. In regards to faculty, Catholic school teachers have a long tenure and they see Catholic schools as part of a personal mission and ministry. In addition to an exceptional education and devoted faculty, parents desire their children to benefit from the value-based, faith formation that Catholic schools provide.

Catholic schools are also seen as safe places to enroll children, have good discipline and provide strong moral development for students. Catholic schools have traditionally welcomed those new to our country and community. Although our faith formation programs are focused on Catholicism, a child need not be of the Catholic faith to attend. In fact 29 percent of students enrolled in the Dorchester/Mattapan Catholic schools are not of the Catholic faith.

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy will build upon the strong Catholic faith taught and enhance the academic environment for all students in our school. Our mission is to help these students so they can truly develop into strong individuals guided by faith and knowledge.

POPE JOHN PAUL II PRAYER

"O Blessed Trinity. We thank You for having graced the Church with Pope John Paul II and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care, the glory of the cross of Christ, and the splendor of the Holy Spirit, to shine through him. Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, he has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd, and has shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and is the way of achieving eternal communion with you. Grant us, by his intercession, and according to Your will, the graces we implore, hoping that he will soon be numbered among your saints. Amen."