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Testimonials from Parents, Grandparents, Students, Faculty and Staff of the Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools
Parents/Grandparents
“Catholic education provides our children with a faith-based education in a safe loving environment.”
Cindy Stranko
St. Joseph – Marietta (K-8)
“The faculty, staff and parents have become our community for the academic growth of our children and the foundation for their religious education which will be with them for the rest of their lives. At Queen of Angels, we practice what we teach – the tradition, standards and teachings of the Catholic faith.”
Mary Nichols
Queen of Angels (K-8)
“For all the wisdom we seek to impart to our children there is the added measure of virtue that comes with a Catholic School education. The teachings of learned men and women are wrapped in a blanket of faith, hope, and love, and our children’s education as well as their lives is complete.”
Cathy Belatti
Marist Independent Catholic High School
“In today’s world it is sometimes difficult to find positive influences and environments for children. So when my wife and I chose Blessed Trinity, we were looking for a positive and spiritual environment for our kids. Having had our son graduate from Blessed Trinity in 2006 and our daughter still there, we know we made the right choice in choosing BT.”
Steve Sherrill
Blessed Trinity High School
“I know my children are in a safe and caring environment and the teachers reinforce the values we teach at home.”
Chiara Browning
St. John the Evangelist (PreK-8
“Our four sons are entirely different, yet each has found his own home at St. Pius, and we couldn’t ask for more.”
Charlie and Trish Carrigan
St. Pius X High School
“To have my grandson tell me he loves being in a school where everyone cares about him.”
Linda Phillips
St. Joseph – Athens (K-8)
“The most positive benefit of Catholic education, at least for my own children, is that Catholic education helps protect and shield them from the toxic popular culture students are subjected to constantly. School administrators are not afraid to set high standards for behavior. “What would Jesus do?” is a powerful motivator.”
Laurie McDowell
Immaculate Heart of Mary (K-8)
“I like to think that, as students in a Catholic school, our children are reminded constantly that they are part of the larger world community. Their efforts, words, and actions reflect who they are and will ultimately determine who they become. In the end, we all change the world by having lived here, and by learning Christ’s messages of justice, peace and service. Our children become participants in that mission even while they acquire the scholastic skills to become productive adults.”
Judy Farrington Aust
Immaculate Heart of Mary (K-8)
Students
“What I like about Catholic education is learning about God and Jesus. I love going to a Catholic school and hope to continue growing in my Catholic faith both spiritually and academically for the rest of my life.”
Erin W.
5th Grade
Christ the King (K-8)
“We have the opportunity to learn about the Bible and how we can use it in our lives.”
Hank H.
6th Grade
St. Joseph – Marietta (K-8)
“To me, going to a Catholic school is a great gift. At Queen of Angels, I feel very safe. I feel safe in my school environment, safe to be my true self, and safe to grow up in this Catholic school community.”
Michael P.
5th Grade
Queen of Angels (K-8)
“My years at Blessed Trinity have helped me understand what a true high school experience is: four years of learning and achievement in spiritual life, academics, athletics, and the fine arts.”
Katie P.
Blessed Trinity High School
“It is the small, friendly environment that makes Blessed Trinity so special.”
Vinny C.
Blessed Trinity High School
“My school has helped me become a better person. This is reflected in my school work and in my spiritual life with God.”
Megan K.
8th Grade
St. John the Evangelist (PreK-8)
“I love my school because we get to go to Mass every Friday. We get to receive the body and blood of Christ and we get to sing.”
Darby A.
3rd Grade
St. John the Evangelist (PreK-8)
“We have great teachers that make us feel special.”
Jessica C.
3rd Grade
St. John the Evangelist (PreK-8)
“Having the gift of a chapel on campus gives all students the opportunity to go to daily Mass, adoration and reconciliation. The faith and values that I have learned from St. Pius will always carry with me wherever I go.”
Tyler T.
Class of 2007
St. Pius X High School
“I am so blessed to have parents who will sacrifice in order for me to receive a Catholic education. You don’t know how much it means to be able to go to a school where I can strive for and receive a great Catholic education all at the same time.”
Kelsey D.
8th Grade
Our Lady of the Assumption (PreK-8)
“You have a uniform but all the uniforms look different.”
Carley H.
1st Grade
Our Lady of the Assumption (PreK-8)
“I love OLA (Catholic School) because we get to learn about Jesus and God.”
Connor B.
Kindergarten
Our Lady of the Assumption (PreK-8)
“I like going to a Catholic school because I know the teachers are here for our sake and not for the money.”
Ashley B.
5th Grade
Our Lady of the Assumption (PreK-8)
“Coming to life by the word of God.”
Chandler W.
6th Grade
St. Thomas More (K-8)
“You can extend your relationship with God and other friends.”
Tyler A.
6th Grade
St. Thomas More (K-8)
“Being in a Catholic school I can learn how to be holy.”
Jack M.
1st Grade
St. Thomas More (K-8)
“Praying daily and having religion class helps me understand and live my faith.”
Maureen C.
6th Grade
St. Joseph – Athens (K-8)
“We get to learn about Jesus.”
Ashleigh L.
Kindergarten
St. Joseph – Athens (K-8)
“I love the fact that you don’t have to hide the fact that you are Catholic.”
Caroline R.
8th Grade
Immaculate Heart of Mary (K-8)
“I think a Catholic education is good because we are able to learn about God so we can become better people.”
Hannah P.
2nd Grade
Immaculate Heart of Mary (K-8)
Faculty/Staff
“As a Catholic teacher, in a Catholic school, you are able to incorporate your beliefs into all of your lesson plans. Your values as a Catholic can be displayed openly and you are able to teach life lessons using the Catholic faith no matter what subject you teach.”
Ann Marie Fallon
St. Joseph – Marietta (K-8)
“Teaching at Blessed Trinity is the best job I’ve ever had. This school is a true community. The teachers put their hearts into everything they do. They love learning and they transfer this enthusiasm to the students.”
Michael Henry
Blessed Trinity High School
“At SJE (or a Catholic School) the Catholic faith is not only taught, but lived out on a daily basis from the administration, faculty, staff, to the students and parents through daily prayers, liturgies and service projects.”
Deacon Tolcher
St. John Evangelist (PreK-8)
“Working in a Catholic school is a ministry, a joy and a blessing.”
Karen Vogtner, Principal
St. John the Evangelist (PreK-8)
“Our goal as a Catholic school is to assist the parents, as primary educators of their children, and to provide a nurturing environment which is grounded in the Catholic faith. Our faith-based education allows us to pray with our students, include our faith community, and to produce Catholic students with a strong sense of self spiritually, emotionally and academically.”
Anita Nagel, Principal
Our Lady of the Assumption (PreK-8)
“I have devoted my entire teaching career to Catholic education because I believe it embraces the fullness of education: spiritual, academic, social and physical. Catholic education provides students the necessary knowledge and values, enabling them not only to know how to make a living, but also empowering them with the morals and principles of how to live.”
Melody Summers
St. Thomas More (K-8)
“Catholic education provides benefits beyond measure. Educators in Catholic communities possess long-term vision for their students and they see the importance of fully integrating academics, athletics, fine arts, life skills and conduct not only their classes but their lives accordingly as a living example.”
Rachel Braham
St. Pius X High School
“You can stop and pray with the kids at any time….when someone has a special intention, when you hear a siren pass by or just because you feel like praying.”
Bridget Zicarelli-McKay
Immaculate Heart of Mary (K-8)
“In a Catholic school, students are given the foundation, framework and inspiration to discover their own God-given gifts and abilities through participation in a wide variety of academic and extra curricular activities. Additionally, they receive the encouragement to recognize that they have a responsibility to use their gifts to help others and to help build the kingdom of God here on earth.”
Carmen Sans Graciaa
Immaculate Heart of Mary (K-8)