
St. Bernard Elementary School strives to foster a Roman Catholic Christian educational community in which faith is shared by teachers, students, and parents. We endeavor to help each student to achieve a personal relationship with Christ, to provide opportunities for personal and communal prayer, and to involve the students in the liturgy. Further, we seek to instill within the students a sense of mission and concern for others and to afford them the opportunities to express this through service to the school church, local community, and worldwide community.
To enhance the religious curriculum and broaden students’ knowledge of the Catholic faith, during daily Religion classes teachers use the religious textbooks published by Sadlier. Pre-K through 4th – We Believe, 5th through 6th – Coming to Faith, 7th through 8th - We Live Our Faith
Students are required to learn the following prayers as outlined below.
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GRADE LEVEL
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PRAYER(S)
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Pre-K
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Sign of the Cross
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Kindergarten
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Glory Be to the Father
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First Grade
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Grace before meals
Hail Mary
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Second Grade
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Our Father
Act of Contrition
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Third Grade
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Grace after meals
Apostles’ Creed
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Fourth Grade
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Hail, Holy Queen
Apostles’ Creed
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Fifth Grade
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Memorare
Apostles’ Creed
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Sixth Grade
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Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Apostles’ Creed
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Seventh Grade
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Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love
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Eighth Grade
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The Nicene Creed
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Daily Prayer
Weekly School Mass on Thursdays at 8:20 and on Holy Days of Obligation
Preparing for the Sacraments
First Friday Rosary held before school at 7:15 a.m.
Way of the Cross held weekly during Lent
Passion Play performed during Holy Week by 5th-8th grade students
Community Service Projects
Yearly Student Retreats
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