As an outgrowth of their commitment to life and to their Catholic faith,
St. Joseph's House began St. Philomena Academy over ten years ago. The academy is an attempt to help families to foster a more Catholic atmosphere in their homes by creating a community united by the bonds of the faith, academics, and social interaction.
St. Philomena Academy is supported solely by donations and charges no tuition.
Click here to view the website for St. Philomena Academy
St. Joseph's House began St. Philomena Academy over ten years ago. The academy is an attempt to help families to foster a more Catholic atmosphere in their homes by creating a community united by the bonds of the faith, academics, and social interaction.
St. Philomena Academy is supported solely by donations and charges no tuition.
Click here to view the website for St. Philomena Academy
A Truly Christ-Centered School
St. Philomena Academy is a Christ-centered school where the daily life of the teachers and students revolves around and is permeated by the teachings of Jesus Christ. This mission is accomplished by offering a classical curriculum for grades K-12 where the rhythm of the daily schedule is seasoned with prayer, study, and fellowship.
Our primary goal is the mission of the Church: The salvation and sanctification of souls.
Our primary goal is the mission of the Church: The salvation and sanctification of souls.
The Mission of St. Philomena Academy is realized through the intimate and focused medium of a small school environment and highly dedicated staff to form classically educated young men and women with the purpose that:
- Each student will achieve salvation
- Deepen in intellect and character
- Grow spiritually
- Develop the ability to more clearly articulate thoughts and ideas
- Exercise Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity
Mother of Divine Grace Curriculum
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St. Philomena Academy follows the great intellectual tradition of the classical liberal arts. Students read the finest literature--be it imaginative, persuasive, logical, scientific, or doctrinal so the great scholars and authors of the last two-and-a-half millennia become their teachers. Additionally, youngsters in the fourth grade begin the study of Latin, which will continue through high school. Study of these ideas, works of art, and languages inspire the imagination and create a thirst for knowledge.
St. Philomena Academy uses the classical curriculum designed by Laura M. Berquist, founder and director of Mother of Divine Grace, Ojai, California, with some modifications. |
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or teacher's assistant please contact us.
A place where truth and goodness are the norm.
St. Joseph’s House has empowered my family to become holier, well educated and formed in the truth. The Kurtz family works incessantly toward these goals for every family they serve through St. Philomena Academy and all the outreaches of St. Joseph’s House. We have been blessed to know the Kurtz family for over twenty years. For the past five years, the Kurtz Family through St. Philomena Academy has assisted and supported our family in the daunting task of homeschooling five children.
We choose to educate our children through St. Philomena Academy for a variety of reasons...
· The holy and safe environment that prevails at the school
· The excellent standards of the classical curriculum that the school employs
· Dedicated teachers and staff that give our children educational opportunities they would not receive solely homeschooling.
· Steadfast allegiance to the Holy Magesterium
· Strong moral and ethical standards that are upheld by everyone who attends St. Philomena’s.
It is no accident that St. Philomena Academy is such light in the darkness. I believe it is product of God’s blessing and guidance and the hard work of many dedicated, hard working, good people.
The school is run solely on the generosity of donors. We run a very modest operation but even that has many costs. The majority of families who attend the school are single income families who work very hard to make ends meet. The heavy load that we all carry of raising families in the Light of Christ and educating them ourselves does not leave much time for fundraising and other income generating activities. The mom is either giving of her time assisting at the school, or running her own household and teaching on “home days.” The Kurtz family has kept St. Philomena Academy afloat for six years while running the school, teaching at school and on home days, running their own household of 24 (more now) people, and still serving the community in many different capacities.
St. Joseph’s House has given us a place to come together with other Catholic families. It is a place where truth and goodness are the norm, a place where families can encourage each other on our paths to heaven.
Jen and Frank Scheidel
Parents
St. Joseph’s House has empowered my family to become holier, well educated and formed in the truth. The Kurtz family works incessantly toward these goals for every family they serve through St. Philomena Academy and all the outreaches of St. Joseph’s House. We have been blessed to know the Kurtz family for over twenty years. For the past five years, the Kurtz Family through St. Philomena Academy has assisted and supported our family in the daunting task of homeschooling five children.
We choose to educate our children through St. Philomena Academy for a variety of reasons...
· The holy and safe environment that prevails at the school
· The excellent standards of the classical curriculum that the school employs
· Dedicated teachers and staff that give our children educational opportunities they would not receive solely homeschooling.
· Steadfast allegiance to the Holy Magesterium
· Strong moral and ethical standards that are upheld by everyone who attends St. Philomena’s.
It is no accident that St. Philomena Academy is such light in the darkness. I believe it is product of God’s blessing and guidance and the hard work of many dedicated, hard working, good people.
The school is run solely on the generosity of donors. We run a very modest operation but even that has many costs. The majority of families who attend the school are single income families who work very hard to make ends meet. The heavy load that we all carry of raising families in the Light of Christ and educating them ourselves does not leave much time for fundraising and other income generating activities. The mom is either giving of her time assisting at the school, or running her own household and teaching on “home days.” The Kurtz family has kept St. Philomena Academy afloat for six years while running the school, teaching at school and on home days, running their own household of 24 (more now) people, and still serving the community in many different capacities.
St. Joseph’s House has given us a place to come together with other Catholic families. It is a place where truth and goodness are the norm, a place where families can encourage each other on our paths to heaven.
Jen and Frank Scheidel
Parents
