As a member of the Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver, we are guided by the mission statement of the Vancouver Archdiocese. According to the CISVA, the characteristics of a Catholic School are as follows:
A belief in the inviolable dignity of every human person;
A sacramental sense that leads us to recognize God manifested by His creation;
A recognition of God’s sanctifying presence in Word and Sacrament;
A love for encounter with God in prayer;
A Gospel spirit of freedom and love;
A spirituality of communion marked by mutual respect, accountability and caring;
A concern for justice leading to a critical analysis of society;
A sense of solidarity and commitment to the marginalized.
These core elements of Catholic faith provide a framework for Catholic Education.
If properly implemented, our approach encourages students to:
1) Develop an understanding of God
2) Acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to reach their fullest potential
3) Develop as balanced persons spiritually, emotionally, physically and intellectually
4) Respect others and be stewards over the environment
