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Philosophy
Holy Name of Mary School is an integral extension of our parish community spirit. We endeavor to extend this spirit to the children of our school through living and teaching the love of Christ. It is through this love that we recognize that Christ created each of us to be a unique individual.
Therefore, our objective is that all students value Christ’s presence within themselves. Through Christian service, worship, and a commitment to building family and community, they will serve God and one another. Recognizing the importance of holistic development, we attempt to integrate academic learning and personal growth. In so doing, it is our goal that our students will comprehend that education is an evolving, lifetime process and will make a personal commitment to mature into self-actualized, productive members of tomorrow’s society. Acknowledging the role of parents as the primary educators of their children, the faculty and staff work supportively to supplement and reinforce the teachings of Catholic education.
Mission Statement
Following the tradition established by the Sisters of Saint Louis and the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Holy Name of Mary School is a diverse Catholic community of students, parents, faculty and staff dedicated to sharing educational excellence for grades Pre-K – 8 in San Dimas/La Verne and surrounding areas.
Holy Name of Mary School provides a secure, stimulating environment that strives to meet the academic, emotional, and spiritual needs of each child. Fostering the love of learning in an atmosphere of mutual respect, we offer a challenging curriculum with innovative programs to create opportunities for all students to reach their fullest potential.
In partnership with parents, Holy Name of Mary School provides a foundation for higher education, nurturing Catholic values and preparing students to confidently and responsibly manage their transition to young adulthood.
The faculty of Holy Name of Mary School believes that the above philosophy and school mission statement capture the essence of our role as Catholic educators. Holy Name of Mary School is an integral extension of this parish community's spirit. We endeavor to extend this spirit to the children of our school through living and teaching the love of Christ. It is through this love that we recognize that Christ created each of us to be a unique individual.
Therefore, our desire is that all students value Christ's presence within themselves. Through Christian service, worship, and a commitment to building community, they will serve God and one another. Recognizing the importance of holistic development, we attempt to integrate academic learning with personal growth. In so doing, it is our goal that our students will comprehend that education is an evolving, lifetime process and will make a personal commitment to mature into self-actualized, productive members of tomorrow's society. Acknowledging the role of the parent as the primary educators of their children, the faculty and staff work supportively to supplement and reinforce the teachings of Catholic education.
Mary the Blessed Virgin
Mary the Blessed Virgin
The Mother of God, Mother of Jesus, wife of St. Joseph, and the greatest of all Christian saints. The Virgin Mother “was, after her Son, exalted by divine grace above all angels and men”. Mary is venerated with a special cult, called by St. Thomas Aquinas, hyperdulia, as the highest of God’s creatures. The principal events of her life are celebrated as liturgical feasts of the universal Church. Mary’s life and role in the history of salvation is prefigured in the Old Testament, while the events of her life are recorded in the New Testament.
Traditionally, she was declared the daughter of Sts. Joachim and Anne. Born in Jerusalem, Mary was presented in the Temple and took a vow of virginity. Living in Nazareth, Mary was visited by the archangel Gabriel, who announced to her that she would become the Mother of Jesus, by the Holy Spirit. She became betrothed to St. Joseph and went to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who was bearing St. John the Baptist. Acknowledged by Elizabeth as the Mother of God, Mary intoned the Magnificat.
When Emperor Augustus declared a census throughout the vast Roman Empire, Mary and St. Joseph went to Bethlehem, his city of lineage, as he belonged to the House of David. There Mary gave birth to Jesus and was visited by the Three Kings. Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the Temple, where St. Simeon rejoiced and Mary received word of sorrows to come later. Warned to flee, St. Joseph and Mary went to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod. They remained in Egypt until King Herod died and then returned to Nazareth. Nothing is known of Mary’s life during the next years except for a visit to the Temple of Jerusalem, at which time Mary and Joseph sought the young Jesus, who was in the Temple with the learned elders.
The first recorded miracle of Jesus was performed at a wedding in Cana, and Mary was instrumental in calling Christ’s attention to the need. Mary was present at the Crucifixion in Jerusalem, and there she was given into John’s care. She was also with the disciples in the days before the Pentecost, and it is believed that she was present at the resurrection and Ascension.
