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Catholic Identity

At Bishop Kelley our purpose is the formation of students who will be good citizens of this world, loving God and neighbor, and who will also be citizens of the world to come, fulfilling their vocation to become saints. Following the teachings of Jesus Christ, our school is inspired by a supernatural vision, founded on a Christian anthropology, animated by communion and community, permeated by a Catholic worldview, and sustained by a daily witness of the Gospel. These standards as given to us by the Church help us to be rooted in Jesus and the Church, which He established over 2,000 years ago.

We are founded on Jesus Christ, the Redeemer. Therefore, we seek to perfect our students in all their dimensions as images of God, for it is Jesus Christ who is united with each of our students.

At BK, we are a community of faith. Our educators seek to be authentic witnesses of the Gospel. Theirs is a supernatural calling and is not simply a profession. In imitation of Jesus Christ, the only Teacher, our teachers reveal the Christian message not only by word, but also by every gesture of their behavior.

In our hallways and classrooms, Christ is not an afterthought; He is the center of our school, the source and summit of our existence. Thus, prayer is a normal part of our day, so that our students learn to pray in times of sorrow and joy. The sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation mark the rhythm of our school’s life. The Rosary, reading from the Bible, recounting the lives of the saints, and celebrating the Church’s liturgical year are among the devotions that have their place in our school.

Because Catholicism is a comprehensive way of life, it animates every aspect of our activities and curriculum. Mindful of our redemption in Christ, we aim to form our students in those virtues that will enable them to live a new life in Christ and help them in serving the Church and the larger community which they are a part.