Catholic Identity

The Catholic faith is the foundation on which SBS stands. It is integrated into every aspect of our community and allows our students to explore, grow, and develop a strong foundation in their faith. Students learn of God's presence in all things and develop a strong belief in the dignity of all people. We teach our students to live their faith every day through daily prayer, religion classes, weekly Mass, and sacramental preparation. 

SBS nurtures a Catholic atmosphere consistent with the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church while reflecting on Jesus’ message of love. We continually strive to nurture each child in their faith and personal relationship with Christ. The administration, faculty, staff, and parents of SBS partner to nurture and promote Catholic values from PreK 3 through 8th grade. 

Our Catholic Identity is embedded deeply in the school’s philosophy, educational environment, and mission.  This identity becomes the path that guides us in our choices and challenges us to live the gospel message in the school, the community and the world.

SBS celebrates weekly with an all school Mass (PreK 3 to 8th grade) each Thursday in the church at 8:00 a.m. We also celebrate as a parish community with an all school Mass on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the 11:00 a.m. Students are encouraged to take part in the Mass as altar servers, lectors, cantors, gift bearers, and instrumentalists. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to attend our all school Masses.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to the religious formation of children grounded in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Doctrine, Liturgy and Prayer.  Themes are presented in such a way as to develop the religious potential present in every child: the capacity to love and be loved and be in a deep relationship with God. This is offered to our PK3 through 1st grade students.