We, the Saint Anne Parish and School clergy, administration, faculty, and staff, join with parents in building God’s kingdom through the intellectual and spiritual education of our students, Pre School through eighth grade, as we prepare them for today and for the future. As a school community, we are guided by our faith in Christ, sustained by our hope for the coming of His kingdom, and empowered by our love for each other and for God.
Saint Anne School has a rich faith tradition, and welcomes students of all beliefs. We strive to help each student develop a deep love of God and a habit of prayer. Beginning with the youngest, students come to know God through a variety of experiences. We hope to provide each of our students with an awareness of God’s presence that will invite them to be builders of God’s Kingdom. Our First through Eighth grade students attend Mass each week in our parish church at the 8:30 am.
Each month, one grade, including Kindergarten, leads a school wide mass in our parish church at the 8:30 am mass. Students lector, our school choirs sing, and students all wear their mass uniform at these school wide masses.
Our families are always welcome to join us in worship.
The sacraments are sacred signs that convey God’s love, grace, and blessings in our lives.
Sacraments are celebrated through each child’s home parish. All students who are members of St. Anne Parish should register for the sacraments during school registration or in the parish office in August each year.
Each year our Third through Eighth Grade students are afforded the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice a year.
Our Catholic students celebrate First Reconciliation when they are in second grade. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation (also called confession or penance), we express sorrow for our sins and are reconciled with God and the Church. This sacrament takes place at St. Anne Catholic Church
in the spring.
As Catholics, we know that the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith; it is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pope Francis has called it the "Sacrament of Love". "The Eucharist is at the heart of 'Christian Initiation', together with Baptism and Confirmation. From this Sacrament of Love, in fact, flows every authentic journey of faith, of communion, and of witness."
St. Anne Catholic School prepares our young Catholics to receive the Eucharist in 2nd grade. This preparation begins with the student's parents at home and continues into each day with their teachers at school. In the Eucharist, we receive the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion. Parents must attend a meeting for First Eucharist. Students also attend a one day retreat in preparation for this beautiful sacrament.
Students who are in Grades Three through Eight who desire to receive this sacrament will prepare throughout the year with special classes so that they will be prepared for both First Reconciliation and First Communion. Parents must inform the office that they desire their children to begin their preparation.
St. Anne Catholic School teaches the Catholic Christian way of life, which recognizes that man is created by God and, through the merits and teachings of Jesus Christ, is destined to return to God by the proper use of the time and talents God has given him.
The following religious programs and practices are offered to students:
Religious Studies: Daily religion classes are an integral part of the educational program for all students at all grade levels. Daily prayer beginning in the morning and ending the school day are an important part of our school's faith program.
Worship: The program also offers students an opportunity to express their faith in worship. Students participate in weekly worship experiences as part of their regular Religious Studies program.
Christian Service: Christian Service will be an ongoing opportunity for students to participate in the practical charity of Christ toward others.