We at St. Petronille School, a ministry of St. Petronille Parish, believe that the primary purpose of our Catholic School is to teach as Jesus Christ taught, taking an active part in the teaching mission of the Church.  We seek to educate all who have been entrusted to us.  We believe in uniting with the parents as the primary educators, the parish ministries, and the Diocese of Joliet in fostering a community of believers who manifest their faith in service to others.  We believe in the goals of teaching and modeling the message of Christ (doctrine), developing community (family), encouraging service (involvement), and promoting worship, as directed in the National Catholic Directory.

We believe in the education of the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, personally, and emotionally, through a planned, sequential, and integrated curriculum.  The curriculum aims to accommodate and support the diverse learning styles of all students.

We believe in academic excellence based on an individual’s potential.  We foster respect for one’s self and others, and taking responsibility for one’s actions while promoting a sense of honesty and fairness.  We strive to instill responsibility for good stewardship and service that encompasses home, school, parish, and community on both local and global levels.

We at St. Petronille believe in preparing children to live lives rooted in the principles of peace and social justice.  These principles are manifested in a reverence for life and a respect for the uniqueness of each individual.

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