Religion at Loyola

Although Loyola Grade School is a Catholic school, all denominations are welcome.  The faculty and students of Archdiocesan schools participate in daily religious exercises and regularly scheduled liturgies.  No student will be exempted from participation in religious observances which are deemed part of the school program.

Religion Classes

Loyola’s formal religion classes are a mainstay of the school curriculum.  Both Catholic children and non-Catholic children are instructed in the same manner during classes.  These yearlong classes are structured according to the Liturgical year.  Catholic identity is evident through the strong religious education classes and the strong commitment to Christian value systems at the School.

Sacramental Preparation

Sacramental preparation in conjunction with the Parish Religious Education Program is an extremely meaningful program for the children. 

Other Philosophies

On a daily basis, each day is begun with prayers with the children’s individual intentions included, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  Monthly school liturgies sponsored by each grade is an important program at Loyola.  Each grade level has both the honor and the responsibility for sponsoring at least one Liturgy during the year.  Each Liturgy has a theme that is based on the Liturgical year and centered around selected Saints.  Additionally, Loyola conducts a weekly Para-Liturgical service with all children of the school.  The service is held on Monday mornings and is the first activity of the day and week, thus emphasizing the importance of Catholic identity.