Embracing the Classical Tradition in Catholic Education
A Saint Brigid Catholic Liberal Arts Education focuses on the development of the whole child: mind, body, and soul, through a Christ-centered approach, using the liberal arts. Liberal, from the Latin word, liber, which means free, is ordered to the Truth that sets us free. We have partnered with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Arts Education to help us in achieving our goals of cultivating a sense of awe and wonder while at the same time preparing our students for our ultimate goal, eternal life in Heaven.
Our Partnership with ICLE
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education provides invaluable resources, training, and support to our teachers, empowering them to bring the classical model to life in the classroom. This model includes:
- Integrated Curriculum: Subjects like literature, history, and theology are interwoven to reflect the unity of all knowledge, revealing the connections between faith and reason.
- Focus on the Liberal Arts: Helps develop critical thinking, articulate communication, and an appreciation of the natural order.
- Virtue Formation: Education is not merely academic but also moral, aiming to nurture virtues such as wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance in our students.
- Great Books & Primary Sources: Rather than relying solely on modern textbooks, students engage directly with the original texts and great thinkers of history, fostering a love for learning and independent thought.
Why Choose a Catholic Liberal Education?
By embracing the classical approach, Saint Brigid Catholic School provides an education that is not only academically rigorous but also deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition. We believe that every student is created in the image of God and called to a higher purpose. Our mission is to guide them on this journey, helping them to discover their gifts, pursue excellence, and grow in their faith.
Through the support of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, we are committed to nurturing a generation of students who are not only well-prepared for college and careers but also for a life of virtue, leadership, and service to others.
For more information regarding the Institute of Catholic Liberal Arts Education, visit https://catholicliberaleducation.org.
For questions, contact Principal, Laura Wilkowski, at lwilkowski@stbrigid-midland.org.