St. Louis Catholic School

St. Louis Catholic School opened its doors in September, 1963 as the parish school for St. Louis Catholic Church. The school was named for Bishop Louis Richer, who was Bishop of the Diocese of Austin at that time. During its first year, the school housed grades 1 through 7. 8^th graders attended Reicher Catholic High School until the 1964-65 school year. In 1979, a kindergarten was added.

St. Louis Catholic School is known as one of the top private educational institutions in Waco, Texas because of its high standards and its ability to educate the whole child; academically, physically and spiritually.

Mission Statement

Using Christ as our model,

The mission of St. Louis Catholic School is

To educate children

In faith, mind and body

In a uniquely Catholic environment.

General Organization

St. Louis Catholic School belongs to the Diocesan School System of Austin, Texas, which in turn, is part of the larger Archdiocesan System of San Antonio, Texas. The dioceses and the archdioceses form the Catholic School System of the USA. Thus, we strive to fulfill the commission of Christ to: “Go, therefore, and teach.”

Philosophy of St. Louis Catholic School

We, the faculty and administration of St. Louis Catholic School, readily accept our ministry of Catholic education. We stress the importance of the parents as the primary educators and religious trainers of their children, and encourage an open and friendly communication policy among home, rectory, and school.

We feel the responsibility to integrate the Gospel message in all school subjects, when applicable, as well as in all aspects of school life, by upholding, teaching, and modeling Christian beliefs, morals, and ethics to our students.

The faculty and administration strive to create a family-like atmosphere that fosters the respect and dignity of each person. We emphasize the importance of developing healthy relationships with one another. We recognize the unique needs, abilities, and gifts of each student; and endeavor to accommodate these with our approach to instruction, and within the scope of our curriculum.

The philosophy of St. Louis School takes into account sociological, physical, intellectual, religious and psychological formation of the children.

The school's goals in these areas are:

Sociological

Help our students develop and maintain Christian attitudes toward themselves, their families, and the community. We try to foster social awareness and concern, and a responsible involvement in the world.

Physical

Assist our students in developing a wholesome attitude toward their bodies through physical training and education in order to foster and maintain mental and physical well-being.

Intellectual

Help our students develop, according to their ability, the intellectual skills necessary for them to think and act effectively in today's society.

Psychological

Help our students develop a positive self-image in relation to themselves and to the community around them.

Religious

Nurture a personal relationship with God within our families and within our school community and to help mold a Christian person who will live out Gospel values in our changing society.