Preparing students to “be God’s light in the world” since 1979, St. Patrick Catholic School guides students on their faith journey to God, providing each student with an excellent education, relevant for today’s world, and developing his/her potential in a safe, supportive atmosphere that has been nurtured through the years by the faith of the Central Baldwin Catholic community and the Presentation Sisters. 

St. Patrick School, rooted in the gospel values of love, respect, truth, justice and service, embodies the teachings of Jesus and the mission of the Church. Today and in the future, students will be provided opportunities for growth in personal prayer, sacramental preparation, liturgy planning and participation. Guided by its mission, St. Patrick School will:

• Teach an excellent academic curriculum which is continuously evaluated and updated to meet the needs of students in the 21st century. In a technologically explosive age, students will have the necessary tools and skills to operate confidently and successfully in this world of technology.

• Enrich the intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, emotional, and ethical formation of children at each stage of their development, recognizing the uniqueness of each child and providing for different learning styles to ensure that every child reaches his/her full potential.

• Provide age-appropriate opportunities for students to make healthy life choices, participate in service to the parish and the community and exercise leadership skills.

• Instill in students an appreciation for the Fine Arts – music, foreign language, theatre and art – and a recognition of the importance of science and math in the continuously evolving world.

• Foster an awareness of global interdependence. Prepare students to be responsible, accountable, ethical young people who can be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and work together to build a better society. Students will be taught to be stewards of the planet through environmental education and awareness programs.

• Provide a safe, nurturing, welcoming and caring environment for each child who enters the school. Students will daily encounter the presence of God in spiritual leaders, administration, faculty, staff, School Board, parents, supporters and community members who are called to model what it is to know, love and serve God. Students and adults will listen with compassion, understanding and trust. There will be reconciliation and healing, celebration, joy and laughter.

• Foster a strong partnership with parents and recognize them as the primary educators of their children.

• Respect diversity in religious beliefs, cultures and lifestyles, so that children of all faiths and backgrounds will benefit from the blessings of a Catholic education.

• Enjoy a full complement of faculty and resource staff that provide an excellent academic, co- curricular and athletic program that meets students’ needs and interests, delivered in a facility that includes expanded space for fine arts, technology and media, science labs and cafeteria.

• Develop a Tuition Assistance Program so that children from all families can benefit from a Catholic education.