WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CATHOLIC,
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL?
Sacred Heart is rooted in the Catholic tradition and warmly welcomes
children of all faiths. We draw from the best in Catholic schooling
by providing an education that is based in values, service and
spiritual development. We also offer an expansive and challenging
curriculum—a hallmark of the finest independent schools.
Sacred Heart is a member of the Independent Schools Association
of the Central States (ISACS). We meet rigorous accrediting standards
through an intensive peer review process. Our commitment
is to uphold academic excellence within the context of a Christian
community and to welcome students of all races, religious beliefs
and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Sacred Heart is enhanced
by a religiously diverse
community. Nearly forty
percent of Sacred Heart’s
families represent
varied faith traditions.
NOURISHING THE SPIRIT
Sacred Heart is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Chicago, although
we are not a parish school. Students at all grade levels explore their
relationship to God, to self, to others and to all creation. They are
encouraged to live their faith tradition with authenticity, compassion
and integrity. Religion classes focus on the liturgical seasons
and practices, Scripture, the Catholic identity, ethics and world
religions in age-appropriate ways. We offer strong sacramental
preparation—First Holy Communion and Confirmation are spiritual
rites of passage that are held annually.
A CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR ALL FAITHS
As a Catholic school for families of all faiths, nearly 40 percent
of our students represent a variety of Protestant and Orthodox
Christian denominations and the Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and
Buddhist faith traditions. Religious diversity enriches our community
intellectually and spiritually. In fact, Sacred Heart’s guiding principles,
the Goals and Criteria, call us to foster interreligious acceptance
and dialogue, educating always to an understanding of and deep
respect for the religions of the world.
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