Curriculum

The curriculum of St. Francis Xavier School meets the requirements set forth by both the State of Illinois and the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Education. The faculty is responsible for writing and up-dating curriculum to meet the needs of our students. Our curriculum, at grade appropriate levels, includes the teaching of: religion/family life reading, mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, physical education, drug/alcohol education, art, music, computer, library science, and an enrichment program.

Religious Education

St. Francis Xavier School holds the religious formation of our children to be the primary reason for our existence. Our Catholic identity is, therefore, the common thread woven throughout our curriculum and activities. We believe that through the witness of our parents and teachers, our students learn to make our Catholic beliefs and values their own. Formal instruction in both religion and family life are essential to our curriculum, but the religious formation of our children takes place in all aspects of school life from the time the children gather on the playground in the morning, until they leave the building after the last activity of the day.

Sacramental Preparation

The school recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children in all respects, especially in areas of faith and sacramental preparation. The school will therefore endeavor to work with and supplement the efforts of parents in preparing our children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

Prayer & Liturgical Celebrations

Under the direction of the pastoral staff and the faculty, children are guided in the preparation of and participation in various prayer experiences including classroom prayer and Mass.