Faith
Family. Academics. Involvement. Tradition. Honor.
Family
Create a supportive partnership of school, families, parishes, and community for our students.
Academics
Inspire all our students to rise to their fullest potential through high expectations and academic rigor.
Involvement
Instill a sense of service in our students and families to the school and community at large.
Tradition
Respect and value those who came before us and created the legacy that we carry forward.
Honor
Teach moral and spiritual behavior in order to develop students of honor and integrity.
Spiritual Life
At Schlarman Academy, the total development of the student is always foremost in our minds. We strive to help our students in their intellectual, emotional, social, cultural, physical and vocational pursuits.
The development of the spiritual life of the student is the foundation upon which we base all our efforts.
Spirituality
Spirituality inspires a profound respect for human freedom that is the indispensable basis for human growth. Schlarman Academy, as a Catholic School, strives to develop mature persons who will integrate their social, physical and intellectual lives with their religious life.
Behavior
The behavioral and attitudinal component is developed in partnership with parents and guardians as the student matures. Campus Ministry at Schlarman Academy is the vehicle by which we realize these goals. The goal of the Campus Ministry program is to complement the family in religious education, to support the local community of faith, and to extend the religious lessons of the classroom to lived faith experiences.
Curriculum
In our curriculum, religion is integrative. Mastery of the informational or factual component is required of all students. Catholic students are expected to participate meaningfully in liturgies and other Catholic worship activities. Non-Catholics are expected to attend these activities when they are scheduled within the school day
Class Retreats
Retreats play a very important role in the ministry of Schlarman Academy. All retreats are required.
If a student misses a retreat, he/she will have to meet with the chaplain for a substitute required activity. Students are excused, without penalty of any kind, from class work and sports practices on retreat days.
Students may choose to practice after returning from retreat. Every attempt is made to schedule retreat so that it does not conflict with other extra-curricular activities. Students are not allowed to drive themselves to retreat.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
- First Eucharist
- First Reconciliation
- Confirmation
Besides the availability of the sacraments and liturgical program, the Chaplain’s Office helps establish meaningful religious experiences through retreats, class liturgies, section liturgies, reconciliation services, service projects, field trips and pilgrimages, faith sharing and opportunities for reflection and recollection for students and faculty alike.
A special emphasis is placed on the centrality of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated at least two times during the year, usually during Advent and Lent.
In addition, the Chaplain’s Office offers opportunities to help parents in their role as the primary educators of their child.
Participation in and respect for the spiritual life program is central to building a community of faith where students can discover Christ and celebrate His love. Schlarman Academy offers many opportunities for students to pray together, worship and give thanks to God. A certain attitude and climate of participation are necessary and expected of all students, faculty and staff.
COMMON PRAYERS
The Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are though among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
The Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Angel of God
Angel of God, My Guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer to St. Joseph by Bl. John XXIII
O Glorious St. Joseph, you concealed your royal and incomparable dignity of being the protector of Jesus and the Virgin Mary under the humble appearance of a craftsman, and supported them by your daily toil, protect with your loving power the young people whom, especially entrust to you. You know our difficulties and suffering, because you also experienced them, with Jesus and his mother. Do not let these young people be so overburdened by anxiety as to forget the end to which God has called them; do not let the seeds of infidelity take root in their immortal souls. Teach us to use our labor as you did, as a supreme means of attaining holiness. Pray for us, Good St. Joseph, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
O Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, make intercession for the Holy Church; protect the Holy Father; help all those who invoke you in their needs. Since you are the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain fro us from your most holy Son Jesus the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope in the midst of the difficulties of life, burning charity, and the precious gift of final perseverance. Amen
