Faith, Values, Service

Gehlen Catholic School is a community of faith where learning, leadership, service, and sportsmanship are Christ-centered. Upon graduation, Gehlen Catholic students will be:

• Christian models
• Effective communicators
• Responsible citizens
• Lifelong learners
• Productive contributors to the world

As an extension of the Catholic Church, Gehlen Catholic welcomes students of all faiths, races, cultures, and social classes. Many current students and staff are comprised of individuals from other Christian, Buddhist, & Muslim denominations.

Throughout the year, all students & staff will take part in the following: 

• Daily prayer and religion classes
• Student-led Masses
• Prayer services
• Penance services
• Celebrate sacraments
• Ongoing faith formation
• Learn moral and ethical standards

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We believe 

• Jesus Christ and the teachings of His Church are the basis for the development of the whole person and Gehlen Catholic should provide an atmosphere in which each person is enabled to incorporate the principles of Christian living into daily life.
• The educational process should provide the opportunity to develop the basic skills and values for survival and growth in tomorrow’s world. This includes the ability to make choices of lifestyles, goals, and careers consistent with the personal talents, abilities, and obligations of the student.
• It is essential to develop lifelong learning skills, which will prepare the student for his/her role in life.
• Students and staff should strive to be a Christian community, which responds to individual needs. This community provides an atmosphere within which the student can develop his/her potential, express himself/herself creatively, search for truth, and come to a knowledge and understanding of faith.
• Parents are the primary educators of the students. Therefore, there must be open active communication with parents.
• In the task of education, parents and the school must be involved in an active and mutually beneficial partnership with the community.
• Students should be able to make responsible decisions based on Christian values.