Catholic schools offer numerous benefits. Employing standards, methodologies, and curricula developed over the course of centuries, Catholic schools trace their roots to such innovators as St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John Baptist de la Salle, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Since its inception, the Catholic Church has educated millions of children; parents today choose Catholic schools because of their commitment to excellence, community, service, and faith.
Research indicates that students from Catholic schools perform better in outcome evaluations than those in public schools, regardless of income and other demographics. Moreover, students at Catholic schools undertake their studies and extracurricular pursuits in an atmosphere of faith and religious awareness. Catholic education also provides a strong religious identity for students.
Tuition costs at Catholic schools are considered affordable. They are typically supplemented by the parish in which the school is located, allowing the community to share in them.
About Father Maikowski: A priest of the Roman Catholic Church for more than 35 years, Father Thomas Maikowski supports religious education. Having taught and served as an administrator for several Catholic schools, he dedicates himself to providing excellent academic and pastoral care to students. Father Maikowski also retired recently from the United States Air Force, where he served as a reserve chaplain at Kirtland Air Force Base for a quarter-century.
Research indicates that students from Catholic schools perform better in outcome evaluations than those in public schools, regardless of income and other demographics. Moreover, students at Catholic schools undertake their studies and extracurricular pursuits in an atmosphere of faith and religious awareness. Catholic education also provides a strong religious identity for students.
Tuition costs at Catholic schools are considered affordable. They are typically supplemented by the parish in which the school is located, allowing the community to share in them.
About Father Maikowski: A priest of the Roman Catholic Church for more than 35 years, Father Thomas Maikowski supports religious education. Having taught and served as an administrator for several Catholic schools, he dedicates himself to providing excellent academic and pastoral care to students. Father Maikowski also retired recently from the United States Air Force, where he served as a reserve chaplain at Kirtland Air Force Base for a quarter-century.