St. Martin of Tours Academy & Preschool
U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School | Fair Trade School | La Mesa, CA
Catholic Education
St. Martin of Tours Academy is committed to transmitting the Catholic Faith and values. Every teacher is a role-model for children. The Catholic faith and tradition permeates all instruction. Pilon® Workshop Way® philosophy enhances the Catholicity of the school. The whole school environment promotes a child’s spiritual growth.
WHAT MAKES ST. MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY CATHOLIC?
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Diocesan religion certification for teachers, in addition to a Workshop Way religion class
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Religion instruction on a daily basis (30-40 minutes)
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Instruction including the learning of Catholic traditions, prayers, etc…
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Review religion curriculum and materials as part of the evaluation process
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Religious values integrated into every subject area
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Daily classroom prayer
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Classroom prayer services
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Monthly school Masses
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Emphasis on family participation in Sunday parish liturgies (use of “gospel weeklies” for student preparation)
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Sacrament of Reconciliation (Advent and Lent)
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Retreats for seventh and eighth graders
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All aspects of the philosophy of Workshop Way reinforce and teach Catholic values (i.e., dignity, respect, justice, etc…)
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Community outreach (monthly visits to convalescent homes, food collections for parish food assistance, Holy Childhood Mission collections, etc…)
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Strong emphasis on social justice in all instruction and school activities
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Parish involvement promoted through newsletters, calendars, and all communication with parents and children
