But it is the Strong Faith of the community, the Catholicity of our teachings, and the belief that everyone is part of the Benedictine family that is our true distinguishing factor. We are one sacred community and Jesus is the apex of our study, sports, and fellowship. Every person has human dignity and every one is to be respected as we listen with the ear of our hearts to the needs of the local and global communities.
There are four Benedictine Sisters and two Religious Sisters of other communities on Staff and Teaching. Instruction in faith development is part of the curriculum; there is daily prayer with the entire school community; First Friday school-wide Mass (an early morning daily Mass with the Benedictine Sisters, too, if students choose to participate), annual retreats, Christian service requirements and confessions several times annually. Many schools boast the adage - mind, body, spirit. We are truly concerned with formation of the intellect in concert with the HEART - physically and spiritually.
Tuition and other basic fees for the school is approximately $6,700 annually, which makes it economically feasible for most families to receive an education superior to the other schools in the surrounding areas. Students receive a laptop and technologically equipped classrooms with smartboards and wireless internet. Our graduating Seniors are also blessed to experience an exciting three day tour of our Nation's capitol, along with an amazing Retreat on the beautiful Jersey shores oceanfront.
