Why is Catholic education so important to the Church?

"I would like to say something about Catholic education, to tell you why the Church considers it so important and expends so much energy in order to provide you and millions of other young people with a catholic education. The answer can be summarized in one word, in one person, Jesus Christ. The church wants to communicate Christ to you.

This is what education is all about, this is the meaning of life: to know Christ, To know Christ as a friend…

When you wonder about the mystery of yourself, look at Christ who gives you the meaning of life.

When you wonder what it means to be a mature person, look to Christ who is the fullness of humanity"

Pope John Paul II

St. Mary catholic secondary school, in the spirit of the mission statement of the Durham Catholic District School Board, pursues our goals in the context of the Christian vision of life, a vision that gives us character and direction. Such a vision invites our school community to be truthful to our motto-to love and to serve. Our school community strives to be a faith community, where all staff and students support each other on our journey with the risen Lord. It is in this context that the office of the chaplain becomes an integral part of which we are as a community, part of the global church. Please follow the links to the different programs we offer to enhance our mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ. There are also links here to some of the more popular catholic web-sites. God Bless you

Chaplain

Mr. Tomy Valookaran B.com, S.T.B., M.Div.