Faith Formation

St. May’s Catholic School provides the highest possible education for its students while weaving a strong Catholic formation through every facet of its educational program.  The school family is “glued” together with its strong Catholic faith teaching and a commitment to our mission of inspiring a lifelong love of God and service of neighbor.
Prayer frames the school day.  The school day begins with group prayer and special intentions in the halls before class.  Classes pray together before meals, school trips and sporting events. When a siren sounds in the community of Fredericksburg, classes pause and pray an Our Father for all those involved.
The entire student body attends mass weekly.  Thursday morning mass, or Children’s Mass as it is affectionately called, incorporates participation of all school students enabling them to develop a sincere understanding and love of the mass. 
Religion classes teach the Catholic faith as well as integrate sacramental instruction for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.  Students are challenged to live out their faith and the mission of St. Mary’s School by participating in various service projects and community events throughout the school year.  All teachings at St. Mary’s are in harmony with the rich faith doctrine of the Catholic Church and its Catechism. Our Religion classes are taught by Catholic teachers certified in Level I and II of TCCED Certification for Teachers of Religion in Catholic Schools.
The perpetual adoration society of St Mary’s Catholic Church keeps each student and teacher in prayer throughout the school year while in the presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.  Each class is brought to the Adoration Chapel and explained the true presence of Christ.  All are invited to pray for their special intentions as well as those of others.
St Mary’s Catholic School offers a strong foundation of Catholic doctrine and tradition.  The school promotes the sanctity of all human life and the dignity of every human person.  The schools welcoming culture embraces all new comers and in keeping with the sacredness of family as the core of Catholic Church philosophy, St. Mary’s Catholic school itself is indeed family!

At St. Mary's, each child is matched with a buddy as soon as school begins. This buddy sits with them at mass, reads to them, plays on the playground and attends buddy lunch. We want every child to have a positive experience in mass and having that friend to count on each week is part of the unique experience at SMS.