Religious Formation

All St. Agnes Academy students have Religion instruction daily. Sacramental preparation is an integral part of the religious curriculum. Children in 2nd grade are prepared for and receive the sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion. Children in 8th grade are prepared for and receive the sacrament of Confirmation.

In addition, students in grades 3rd through 8th who have already received the sacrament of First Holy Communion may assist as altar servers at Mass.

As a school community, we celebrate Mass together each Friday and on important feast days and holy days. Students actively participate in the choir ministry, and help prepare for the school’s special Masses marking Veterans’ Day, All Saints’ Day, Thanksgiving, and other holy days. Parents are always welcome at school Mass.

Penitential services for students are conducted twice each year. All students are encouraged to visit the priests any time they feel the need for spiritual guidance. Days of reflection are set aside for the faculty and students.

St. Agnes Academy’s motto of JOY (Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last) is integrated into everything we do. We focus on educating our students not only academically, but also on teaching them the importance of giving back to our community and those in need by firsthand experience.

Project JOY is the umbrella under which all service projects fall. Through Project JOY, St. Agnes students make monthly donations to an inner city school student’s tuition. Throughout the year, there are many other service project opportunities, including:

Thanksgiving Food Drive
Coins for Charity
Christmas Toy Drive
8th Grade Homeless Retreat
St. Ann’s Mission Drive
Jump Rope for Heart
Adopt-a-Baby Project
Quarters for Cancer