About
Our Patron Saint
St. Pius
X Catholic School is named after Pope St. Pius X (1835-
1914). Born of a postman and seamstress, Giuseppe Melchior
Sarto, was an exceptionally brilliant and spiritual man.
For the twelve years he served as Pope (1903-1914), he
emphasized the importance of daily Eucharist (“the
Pope of Frequent Communion”) and worked tirelessly
to prevent the outbreak of global war. Declared a saint
on May 29, 1954 by Pope Pius XII, he is the last pope to
be canonized. His Feast Day is Monday, August 21 and is
celebrated annually in an all-school mass.
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About
Our Catholic Identity
The mark of a good Catholic school can be found not simply
in the icons and symbols hanging in the school, but,
more importantly, in the witness the teachers, administration
and staff provide to the Gospels; the priority the school
assigns to community and parent involvement; the excitement
students and teachers show for weekly mass; and the commitment
parents, teachers and students make to the practice of
Christian values. St. Pius X Catholic School is a place
where we aim to teach and reinforce Catholic values and
traditions. Our commitment is to graduate students who
are not only prepared for the rigor of the high school
curriculum, but also equipped to make decisions that
are based on a love of God, self and others.
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Monthly
Gospel Values
]ach month, we celebrate a certain Gospel value essential
to understanding Jesus’ message of love and service
to others. These values often serve as the basis for teachers’ religion
lessons and weekly mass preparation. In addition, daily
prayers done as a school revolve around these values and
seek to help students understand what they mean in the
context of their lives. These values also serve as the
basis for weekly recognition awards we give to students
(the “Helping Hands” award) for demonstrating
a commitment to living out these values. While these Gospel
values change each year, here it is a sample of those we
emphasize routinely:
Perseverance
Honesty
Compassion
Respect
Community
Hope |
Forgiveness
Gratitude
Teamwork
Responsibility
Sacrifice
Love |
Humility
Reverence
Patience
Service
Justice
Faith |
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Religion
Curriculum
The K-8 religion curriculum places an emphasis on both
foundational Catholic teachings and values while, at the
same time, helping students to understand how Jesus’ message
of love and service relate to their own lives. The 2nd
grade curriculum is heavily focused on sacramental preparation
as both Reconciliation and First ]ucharist take place during
this time. The middle school religion program is uniquely
designed to integrate service experiences into the curriculum.
Middle school students are also exposed to a more critical
examination of Catholic social teaching as it relates to
the unique challenges of the modern world. The religious
curriculum is based on the guidelines outlined in the Archdiocesan
religion standards.
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Special
Religious Traditions
In addition to our lively weekly masses, St. Pius X involves
students in several religious traditions that make our
school such a spirit-filled place:
- Weekly Mass—Perhaps the most
important of our traditions, mass serves as the cornerstone
of our effort to inculcate in students a deep sense of
faith. It is a spirited event for the entire parish community
to come together in prayer and celebrate the gift of
the ]ucharist.
- Morning Rosary—students in grades 1-3
gather routinely outside their classrooms to say the
rosary together. It’s a wonderful event that many
students in later grades remember fondly.
- Christmas Play—a 3rd Grade
Christmas production that culminates with the Nativity
story; the 2nd Grade performs as a chorus in this event.
- Christmas Caroling—5th
graders visit a nursing home to entertain with singing
and conversation.
- Living Way of the Cross—a very
moving version of the Stations of the Cross led by the
8th grade class. This tradition is presented during Holy
Week for the entire parish community.
- Baby Shower for Jesus—Held on
the last day of school before Christmas vacation, students
bring items for babies in need and present these at the
altar as a “Shower gift to Mary for Jesus”.
- Advent Services-- Prayer services held
on Monday mornings during Advent to focus student attention
on preparations for the birth of Jesus. Readings and
hymns remind students of how they should watch for Jesus.
The candles on the Advent Wreath are also lit.
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Retreats
Retreats are an important part of our effort to help middle
school students, particularly, recognize their unique
call to Christian leadership and service. In addition
to an overnight leadership retreat, 7th graders also
attend a day-long spiritual retreat at Our Lady of Fatima
Retreat Center. 8th graders attend an overnight spiritual
retreat at St. Meinrad Archabbey. Long considered a hallmark
of the 8th grade year, this retreat is a moving experience
for our 8th graders as they come to better know, love
and serve God. |
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