Our Lady's School

Student Life: Religious Curriculum

Our Lady's School provides daily religious instruction in the Catholic Faith that is in alignment with the standards established by the Diocese of San Diego. Religious instruction is not limited to the time each day that is designated to specific instruction in the beliefs and practices of Catholicism. Teachers weave religious instruction throughout the academic curriculum and provide students with opportunities to discuss and practice their faith during the school day.

Liturgies and Prayers

Regular Masses and other liturgies hold an integral and primary place among school activities. Liturgies for the whole school are planned for first Friday of each month and on special occasions throughout the year. Students at each campus also attend a weekly Mass at the parish church. Parents are kept informed of the times and locations of these events and are always welcome to attend. Each school day begins with communal prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Each month, partner classes take turns participating in an Educational Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Partner students assigned to this Mass must wear their formal uniform. All students in the school and their families are invited to attend. All students wearing formal uniform will be allowed free dress on the following Monday.

The sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist are introduced each year to the second graders as a class. They are prepared to receive each sacrament for the first time. Parents are required to attend meetings for each sacrament as the child is being prepared. If our older students would like preparation for their sacraments, they will need to enroll in the classes offered by the parish.

Service Projects

The mission of Our Lady's School is to prepare its students for lives of service and leadership rooted in the Catholic values of faith, hope, and love. Throughout the year the school has many opportunities for the students to participate in service projects for the school, the local community, and for global issues. The projects are designed to fulfill the gospel message to serve others as well as creating awareness of issues related to those in need. Because our philosophy acknowledges that parents are the primary educators, we encourage our families to provide support in a collaborative spirit, so that we can model the Catholic values we share as a faith community.