Nativity of Mary's Mission & Philosophy

Our Mission

Nativity of Mary Catholic School provides a Catholic education that fosters academic excellence and spiritual growth while preparing students to become responsible citizens in a global society.

Our Philosophy 

Nativity of Mary is a Catholic school grounded in foundations presented in the Gospels of Jesus, and guided by the wisdom of the rich and diverse history of the Catholic Church. Committed to educational excellence, we provide a comprehensive curriculum with meaningful and challenging instruction. Nativity of Mary provides a supportive environment emphasizing spiritual growth, social interest, peace, justice, and respect for diversity.  We empower our students with the tools, skills, and knowledge to be relevant Christians in an ever-changing society. Nativity of Mary prepares and encourages students to be life-long practitioners of Christian values and to share the Gospel message with others.
Spirituality
Nativity of Mary:
  • Encourages students to have a closer relationship with God through the teaching of Catholic doctrine, traditions, and moral values.
  • Integrates religious values and teachings into the academic areas of the curriculum.  
  • Celebrates weekly mass, prayer services, and daily prayer, and prepares students for sacrament.

Curriculum 
Nativity of Mary:
  • Is accredited by Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA), which utilizes a comprehensive, diversified curriculum that meets Minnesota state standards as taught by Minnesota licensed teachers
  • Integrates Catholic values within the curriculum, and provides meaningful and challenging instruction in communication, mathematics, the sciences, technology, the arts, and physical education.  
  • Incorporates up-to-date technology in a well-rounded, engaging learning environment. 
  • Embraces a strong knowledge base, an adeptness of skills, and intrinsic study habits that will prepare students for higher education.
  • Encourages students to be life-long learners, to live principled lives,  to contribute to a global society, and to be the problem-solvers of   the future. 
Our Strategic Plan
Nativity of Mary Catholic School has a living, Strategic Plan that invites students, staff, committees, the parish, and our greater community to continue to build a school of excellence where our mission guides our vision. View our plans for the next four years as we move forward to continue to be the faith-filled school of choice for future generations. 

Nativity of Mary Strategic Plan (2016-2021) - (Click)

​Social 
Nativity of Mary:
  • Assists in the development of each student as an individual to boost their confidence, foster curiosity and inventiveness, and promote leadership.
  • Provides a safe and positive environment where the worth of the individual is appreciated.  
  • Nurtures students by giving them emotional support and by assisting them in developing cooperative social skills.  
  • Stresses the importance of setting and accomplishing goals.
  • Encourages, guides, and supports students to fulfill leadership roles within our school setting and in the broader community.

Community 
Nativity of Mary:
  • Cultivates the integration of social values with the school, the parish, and local and global communities. 
  • Instills a strong sense of social justice in our students.
  • Welcomes school families, parishioners, and people from the community to be involved in our school.  
  • Provides students valuable opportunities to participate in a variety of spiritual and service related activities.     
  • Creates a climate where community service and the desire to help others continue throughout the students’ lives.
Nativity of Mary’s philosophy is based on the betterment of all students spiritually, academically, and individually.  
We provide our students the guidance and direction to become involved leaders who contribute their talents
​in the service of others within the church and world community.

Nativity School Annual Report 2015
Click here to look at our year in review. (Report)

​Launch of the School Year 2016
Click to review the presentation if you missed our Launch of the School Year event. (Presentation)