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Mission/Belief Statements

One School…Two Traditions…A Lifetime of Success…

Mission Statement

Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School is a distinctive community of learners rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are committed to providing a comprehensive, single-gender, quality education within an environment of acceptance, respect and love. We are committed to the development of the complete person in the service of others. Challenged and guided by time honored traditions, we are committed to a future that enriches the lives of our students with the values and skills necessary to navigate the changing world of tomorrow.


Monsignor Bonner Tradition
Monsignor Bonner educates young men in the Catholic and Augustinian traditions of Unity, Truth and Love. We educate the whole person, encouraging the thirst for knowledge on the path to true wisdom. Through a brotherhood of friends, in service to others, Bonner men exemplify the purity, integrity and loyalty of true followers of Christ.

Archbishop Prendergast Tradition
Archbishop Prendergast provides a Catholic education for young women combining high quality academic instruction with religious faith and values. We prepare young women to become competent, compassionate, confident graduates empowered to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Through a supportive, welcoming environment, each student is encouraged to develop and use her individual gifts from God to build a better life for herself and her community.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

We believe that…

  • All people, as children of God, are valued and therefore treated with dignity and respect.
  • Our Catholic faith shapes a strong moral and ethical foundation which is essential to human development.
  • Nurturing the spiritual development of our students is essential for the Kingdom of God to flourish among us and will result in a positive influence on the community.
  • The expression of the Catholic faith creates an excellent environment for learning the value of service to others and the development of God-given talents.
  • A strong academic program that develops life-long learning builds a framework for success in the future.
  • Single gender education provides a unique dimension and distinctive opportunity for encouraging leadership, strengthening character and building confidence.
  • Providing a varied program of student activities and interests - spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural, athletic, vocational, technical - will enable students to develop to their fullest measure.
  • We celebrate individual achievements, recognizing the fact that students learn at different rates and express diverse strengths.
  • Diversity in socio-economic, racial and religious backgrounds offers opportunities for the understanding of others and acceptance of self.
  • In our diversity, we foster brotherhood, sisterhood and family.
  • Education is a shared partnership of the students, family, school, community, and educators where all members have input and are valued.
  • Risk taking and willingness to change are keys to progress in an ever developing world.
PROFILE OF GRADUATES

Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast graduates will be:

  • Spiritually Enriched
    • Exemplifying Catholic values of love and service for God, self and others
    • Understanding they are unique and valuable beings created by God
    • Knowing right from wrong and willing to act on the courage of their convictions
    • Caring people who understand and empathize with various aspects of the human condition without search for reward
    • Knowledgeable people who have a personal, lifelong relationship with
      Jesus who understand God’s law and will be a model for other Christians
  • Intellectually Confident
    • Excelling in their future endeavors
    • Utilizing critical thinking to be effective problem solvers
    • Zealous lifelong learners
    • Demonstrating a positive work ethic that motivates graduates to pursue and succeed in the higher education and workplace environments
  • Socially Responsible
    • Advocating principles of Catholic social justice
    • Effective communicators who are able to adapt to various settings and situations necessary to work with others in a diverse world and who continue to nurture these skills
    • Citizens committed to faith, family values and a strong sense of stewardship
    • Personally responsible for preserving and sustaining the environment
    • Positive, compassionate, caring responsible citizens