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At St. Gabriel Catholic School, the Catholic church is the foundation of our education. Faith and spiritual growth are a core part of our curriculum, and students enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences grounded in the Catholic faith. Daily prayer is an important part of each school day. Students attend mass together regularly, and each class has the opportunity to participate in planning a mass throughout the year. A prayer partner program provides 5th grade students with the opportunity to mentor and share our faith with kindergarten students. Advent activities, Living Stations, May Crowning and other events provide the opportunity for students to learn about the history of the Catholic faith, participate in group prayer and develop a sense of belonging to the faith community. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend school masses and other faith-sharing opportunities throughout the year.
Programs and activities that support our faith include:
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Parish Youth Group (for grades 4 through 8)
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Parents Offering Prayers
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Faith Advisory Committee
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Resources to enhance our school’s religious instruction (statues, rosaries, books, prayer cards, etc.)
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St. Gabriel School Prayer Card contest during "Catholic Schools Week"
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"Catholic Schools Week" Mass
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School community prays the Living Rosary during October and May
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"Grade-level" weekly Stations of the Cross prayed during Lent
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5th grade live presentation of Living Stations of the Cross during Lent
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Faith messages provided on school bulletin boards
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St. Nicholas visit the school
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Christmas decorations and nativity set beautify school entrance
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May Crowning Mass roses
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5th grade makes Rosaries to present as gifts
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5th grade retreat – Community Outreach and Catholic Traditions
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4th grade Altar Server Training
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Bible trivia for weekly school newsletter
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Faith messages in school yearbook
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Liturgical Seasons school decorations
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All Saints Day with Saints Sweets Sale during lunch hours
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FROG Day (Fully Rely On God) during lunch hours
 
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