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Iona
Grammar School is a private Catholic school of academic
excellence based on the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers North America .
Our mission is to
provide a caring and structured environment that produces young men of Christian
values through self discipline, with social awareness and a responsibility to
serve others.
The
Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education guide the
school's philosophy:
Blessed Edmund Rice was given the grace to respond
to the call of Jesus by identifying with Christ in the poor. His example evoked
a deep awareness of God's loving presence in all with whom he came in contact.
He also awakened within them a consciousness of their dignity as children of
God. He invited his followers to share the Gospel insight to reach out to the
needy, especially the materially poor.
The life of Blessed Edmund Rice - businessman, husband, father, widower,
religious brother, teacher, and founder - challenges all involved in Christian
Brother Education to live and teach Gospel values. His vision inspires the
Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education:
"Edmund Rice was moved by the Holy Spirit to open his whole heart to Christ
present and appealing to him in the poor." (1984 General Chapter).
The Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education Calls
Educational Ministry Sites and Those Working in Them to . . .
I. Evangelize Youth within the Mission of the Church.
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proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed
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permeate the entire curriculum, activities, and all aspects
of the educational process with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ
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encourage young people to a deeper relationship with Jesus
Christ
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provide opportunities for liturgies, retreats,
vocation awareness workshops and daily prayer
II. Proclaim and Witness
to Catholic Identity.
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give priority to religious instruction with opportunities for
faith development and theological understanding
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participate in the sacramental life of the Church and model a
living faith through the use of rituals and symbols
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foster devotion to Mary and the communion of saints
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ensure that Catholic identity permeates all endeavors: all
classes and activities, procedures and policies, services and programs
III. Stand in Solidarity with those
Marginalized by Poverty and Injustice.
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promote policies and structures that reflect a climate of
compassion for the poor and disadvantaged
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include education and advocacy for peace, justice, global
awareness, and care for the Earth
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prepare students to work toward the creation of a just
society
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encourage ministry experiences that work with and serve the
poor and marginalized
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support mission areas at home and abroad
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establish tuition and scholarship policies that open
educational opportunities to the poor and disadvantaged
IV. Foster and Invigorate a Community
of Faith.
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provide a disciplined, safe atmosphere in which students are
free to grow and take responsibility for their own learning and for the life
of the community
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sustain compassionate, respectful relationships among all
stakeholders
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be in union with the Church through commitment to service and
formation of community
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encourage faculty and staff to give daily witness to their
integral role in communal faith formation
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embrace the human condition and welcome God's healing
V. Celebrate the Value and Dignity of
each Person and Nurture the Development of the Whole Person.
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promote respect for each individual as created in the image
and likeness of God
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value the diversity of the human family and seek to reflect
diversity among the students, faculty, and staff
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promote strong programs for personal, professional, and
pastoral care
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offer co-curricular activities and programs that are
important to a student's holistic education
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strive to provide just remuneration for faculty and staff
VI. Collaborate and Share Responsibility for
the Mission .
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empower all members of the community to share in the mission
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work with parents who are the primary educators
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collaborate with Edmund Rice Christian Brother ministries on
local, regional, and international levels
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foster a deeper understanding of the vision of Blessed Edmund
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promote active participation in governance by
boards and diocesan officials
VII. Pursue Excellence in all Endeavors.
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promote a strong academic curriculum and cultivate a desire
for excellence
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develop an educational culture that fosters the growth of the
whole person, higher-order thinking, and life-long learning
Iona
Grammar School students are encouraged to grow in their faith and be young men
for others. To this purpose, Iona offers students a Gospel centered,
value-oriented Catholic education.
Our students participate in Eucharistic Liturgy and prayer
services at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holy Days, during Lent, and at other
appropriate times. Classroom prayer is practiced everyday.
The holiday food collection, Hunger Walk, and continued support
of the Brothers' Peruvian Missions are designed to encourage humanitarian
values.
The "Iona Grammar Family" is enhanced by the close cooperation of
students, parents, and faculty. Students grow in a comfortable atmosphere
that is conducive to life-long friendships with faculty and classmates alike.
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