PRAYER OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
From the depth of my nothingness, I prostrate myself before Thee, O Most Sacred, Divine and Adorable Heart of Jesus, to pay Thee all the homage of love, praise and adoration in my power. Amen. - - St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Sacred Heart of Jesus School is to provide the highest quality academic and spiritual education, rooted in the ideals of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the values of the Roman Catholic Church and the traditions of Blessed Edmund Rice. We provide a Catholic education in which students learn, appreciate, and live the Gospel message in order to serve God and others through prayer, service and stewardship. We strive for academic excellence, the development of the life-long learner, the growth of a healthy mind, body and spirit, fostered within an atmosphere of respect, caring, and personal responsibility.
SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
A graduate of Sacred Heart of Jesus School shall demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to lead a Gospel-centered and well-informed life:
Be a faith-filled person who
- Defines behavior in terms of Catholic values
- Recognizes each person as a vital part of God’s creation
- Celebrates life Has awareness of a personal relationship with God
- Ensures that prayer, reflection and worship form an integral part of every day
Be a life-long learner who
- Gathers, interprets, analyzes, and synthesizes information
- Develops the power to think constructively, to solve problems, to reason independently and ethically
- Uses technology effectively
- Develops sound habits and attitudes of physical, emotional and mental health.
- Performs as a confident individual, as well as, a team player
Be a loving person who
- Practices Catholic values and service to others
- Respects and appreciates diverse cultures
- Shows acceptance of self and others
- Responds to community needs
- Discovers and develops a positive sense of self-esteem, through self-discovery of basic gifts and personal talents
MISSION & AIM OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Since 1800, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York have served an ethnically and economically diverse student population in urban and suburban settings. Students are provided with an explicit study of the Catholic faith and the New York State academic curriculum infused with Catholic belief and values.
The Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York serve students from Catholic families and students from families of other Christian communions and religions who respect Catholic tradition and desire a Catholic education for their children.
Students are educated to be disciples of Jesus Christ who will live their faith and provide intelligent, creative, and generous service to the human community.
