Religion

St. Barnabas School exists to pass on the teaching of Jesus to the children of the Parish, to form them in gospel values and to help them transform these values into daily living. “Instruction in religious truth and values is an integral part of the school program. It is not one more subject alongside the rest, but instead it is perceived and functions as the underlying reality in which students' experiences of learning and living achieve their coherence and deepest meaning.”

TO TEACH AS JESUS DID
Pastoral - NCCB 

 

Reverence, Respect and Responsibility

These are the distinguishing characteristics of a Christian: reverence for God and all God’s marvellous creations; respect for oneself and every other person; responsibility for one's own life and faithfulness to the persons who become part of it. Catholic education is justified when these qualities are recognized in the behavior of students, staff and parents in school, home and community.

Prayer

The school day at St. Barnabas begins with prayer. Students are encouraged to be leaders of prayer. There is a daily religion class for all students in grades PreK-8. The Parish priests, along with Parish staff members, involve themselves in the school program as requested. These Parish staff members supplement the school curriculum, instructing children and parents at the times of sacramental preparation and by pastoral witness of their presence at liturgy and worship and in classrooms. The Director of Religious Education acts as a resource for staff of the school.