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The third apple of our logo represents what makes us different and is symbolic of who we are.
When cut horizontally, the apple has five core seeds.


First Core Seed: Formatorsapple

Parents, as primary religious educators
Pastors/pastoral leaders, principals, catechetical leaders, teachers, parish staff and entire community are formators

Second Core Seed: The Religion Curriculumapple

Taught from K-12 in a consistent, age-appropriate way in each of our 101 schools; consists of 8 strands:
Church
Doctrine
Lifestyles
Old Testament
Morality
New Testament
Sacraments & Prayers
Social Teachings/Justice


Third Core Seed: Communityapple

Our schools are communities where students are loved and respected; where Christian behavior is expected, differences are celebrated, and families are welcomed.

Fourth Core Seed:  Worshipapple
Students attend Mass regularly and begin each day and each class with prayer. We celebrate together our common faith; we welcome those other faiths.

Fifth Core Seed: Serviceapple

Students are challenged to reach beyond themselves in service and works of justice to the poor, the sick, and the underprivileged.