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About Southtowns Catholic |
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School Prayer |
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Lord and Father, Bless me today and every day
Fill my heart with happiness in your own gracious way
You have brought me safe to this time and place
Defend me with your power, and bless me with your grace
Lead me to the right paths
Direct me to your light
So that I may always remain precious in your light
Grant me life abundantly and guide me from above
Let your angels hold me in the circle of your love |
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Our School |
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Southtowns Catholic
School (established in 1983) is a consolidated PreK-8
school supported by Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St.
Vincent de Paul Parishes, family tuition payments and an
established endowment. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
is situated in Lake View, the southerly portion of the
Town of Hamburg whereas St. Vincent de Paul Church is
located in North Evans, the northerly portion of the
Town of Evans, both townships being in the County of
Erie, State of New York. The parishes are separated by
the Eighteen Mile Creek, which meanders at the bottom of
a gorge and provides a natural geographic barrier. The
merger of two existing schools provides the Southtowns
Catholic School community with a complete Catholic
Educational program commencing in Preschool and
concluding in the Eighth Grade. Dedicated professionals
including a principal, an assistant principal, classroom
teachers and ancillary personnel staff Southtowns
Catholic School. A number of volunteers assist our
teachers in the delivery of religious and academic
instruction. |
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Mission Statement |
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Southtowns Catholic School is
a Catholic education community.
We provide a faith-based education with Catholic virtues
and Gospel values.
The faculty, families and parishes of Our Lady of
Perpetual Help and
St. Vincent de Paul together develop each student to his
or her fullest potential. We strive for excellence as we
educate the leaders of tomorrow
academically, spiritually and socially. |
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Philosphy |
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We believe that
Southtowns Catholic School should strive:
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To develop fully each child’s spiritual, intellectual,
social, and physical capabilities; |
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To provide a Catholic Christian environment where a
child develops a strong relationship with God, with an
understanding that worship and prayer are means of
communicating with Him; |
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To emphasize the importance of life, and of
moral and spiritual values; |
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To contribute to the development of the
total student by providing a variety of
curricula, and extracurricular programs
fostering concern for others; |
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To offer religious programs on an academic
basis and to provide opportunities for
religious worship; |
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To instruct children in the truths of our
faith and inspire them, through example, to
live a true Catholic Christian life; |
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To foster in our students the ability to be
visible examples of the Gospel, especially
by being of service to others; |
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To foster in our students the belief that
they are unique and valuable, and possess
talents upon which the continuity and future
accomplishments of our communities rest |
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