We are proud to be part of the strong and enduring legacy of Catholic education—a tradition rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the mission of the Church to form disciples who seek truth, love generously, and serve faithfully. The beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, as expressed in the religious education program of the Diocese of Richmond, are the foundation of our mission and identity. At the heart of every authentic Catholic school is a deep reverence for the dignity of human life and a commitment to justice, morality, and integrity in the face of the complexities of modern society.

An essential hallmark of Catholic education is its sincere embrace of ecumenism. We affirm that each individual’s faith journey is sacred and unique, and we encourage the development of a well-formed conscience guided by both reason and faith. Our school community welcomes and honors the diversity of Christian traditions represented among our families. While it is a joy when students are drawn to the Catholic faith through their school experience, the mission of a Catholic school is to witness. We strive to form young people who know God’s love and reflect it in how they live, encouraging each child to become the most faithful version of themselves within their own tradition. In this way, we help all students grow in their relationship with God and become active, thoughtful contributors to a world in need of hope and unity.

We Believe . . .

The Saint Patrick Catholic School community believes . . .
  • All Saint Patrick Catholic School teachers and staff are religious educators and are responsible for modeling faith.
  • Faith and values should be integrated into the school curriculum and teachable moments on issues of faith should be captured.
  • In an atmosphere that is authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical so that each student can articulate his or her own faith and beliefs.
  • Regular daily prayer is essential to developing faith, and we provide prayer corners in every classrooms.
Whatever the faith tradition, community members at Saint Patrick Catholic School join together in friendship and warmth to express a common Christian heritage.

Parishes We Serve

Saint Patrick Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Saint Patrick Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.