Holy Name of Jesus School

HNJ Mission & Philosophy

HNJ Mission Statement

The administration, faculty and staff of Holy Name of Jesus School believe the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each child is a priority.

We commit ourselves to the goals

of educating our students in a safe, caring and stable Catholic environment;
of nurturing, guiding and motivating our students;
of developing our students' independence, self discipline and belief in their own self worth;
of encouraging in our students commitment to community and to all of the members of that community.

HNJ Philosophy

"Education is one of the most important ways by which the Church fulfills the commitment to the dignity of the person and building of community." ---To teach as Jesus did.

The educational philosophy at Holy Name of Jesus School is centered on the belief that faith development is integral to our mission and success. It is our belief that if we put Jesus first in our lives, that same belief will permeate the lives of the children and of the families that we touch. Constant attention to this basic belief will allow us to:

Establish traditions so that children will have "constants" in their lives;
Help each child reach his or her full potential;
Accept each child for his or her uniqueness or individualism;
Educate the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially and emotionally.

Adding another dimension to our philosophy are the traditions and charisms of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and the Jesuit Fathers under whose guidance the school has flourished for over 100 years.

We are a community that strives to open our eyes with faith, open our ears with truth and open our hearts with love. Through this trinity, we hope to provide the ideal environment to educate our students and pass on our Catholic heritage. When this is accomplished, we believe that we will have prepared our children to successfully meet the challenges of the 21st century.