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The Catholic Schools of The Diocese of Las Cruces

GOALS of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Las Cruces: A shared life and faith emerges when, following the doctrinal norms established by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, families, Privately Incorporated Schools, parishes and small Christian communities engage in catechesis...giving birth to a lifestyle in which faith governs all of our actions. Each school of the Diocese of Las Cruces is fully accredited by both the North Central Association Commission on Schools and the New Mexico State Board of Education.


Office of Catholic Schools - Diocesan Mission Statement
The Office of Catholic Schools’ is committed to challenge the diocesan schools to enrich, motive, and cultivate each school spiritually, academically, socially, and civilly to develop compassionate Christian leaders.


St. Edward Catholic School - Mission Statement (Carlsbad, New Mexico)
The mission of St. Edward School, which includes its students, families, teachers and administrators is to provide its students with a productive learning environment emphasizing growth in the knowledge and practice of Christianity and Catholicism, growth in responsibility, and growth in character, as well as high academic standards and preparation for the technological, social and spiritual challenges of the future.

St. Edward Catholic School, Carlsbad

Mr. David Gomez, Principal
St. Edward Catholic School
805 Walter Street
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
Tel: (505) 885-4620
Fax: (505) 885-7706
Enrollment: 65 / K-5
Knights@pvtnetwork.net


St. Helena Catholic School - Mission Statement (Hobbs, New Mexico)
The Mission of St. Helena School is to help each child develop his/her full potential: spiritually, intellectually and socially.

St. Helena Catholic School, Hobbs

Ms. Sheila Fuentes, Administrator
St. Helena School
105 E. St. Anne Street
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Tel. (505) 392-5405
FAX (505) 392-0128
Enrollment: 88 / Grades K-6
sthelena@leaco.net


Father James B. Hay Catholic School - Mission Statement
(Alamogordo, New Mexico)

The Mission of Father James B. Hay School is to know, to love, and to serve God by living as witnesses of Jesus while providing an academic environment in which students are challenged, enriched and motivated to reach their full potential.

Father James B. Hay Catholic School, Alammogordo

Ms. Linda M. Pickett, Principal
Father James B. Hay School
1000 E. Eighth Street
Tel: (505) 437-7821
FAX (505) 443-6129
Enrollment: 113 / Grades Pre-K - 8th
Extended Care Program
jbhay@zianet.com
www.fatherhay.org


Las Cruces Catholic School - Mission Statement (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
We, the Las Cruces Catholic School, believe that the proclaiming of God’s message should be accomplished through word and deed; therefore, our mission is to develop the students’ spiritual, academic, social/civic and physical gifts to promote responsible Christian Citizenship.

Las Cruces Catholic School, Las Cruces

Ms. Karen Trujillo, Administrator
Las Cruces Catholic School, Inc.
1331 North Miranda
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005
Tel. (505) 526-2517
Tel: (505) 524-2141
Enrollment: 220 / Grades Pre-K-8
Extended Care Program
The school board is planning a High School Program.
kartrujillo@zianet.com
lferrales@zianet.com


All Saints Catholic School - Mission Statement (Roswell, New Mexico)
All Saints Catholic School of Roswell exists to pass on the values and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and to educate the whole child in a small, safe environment.

We dedicate ourselves to providing our students’ academic excellence, opportunities for success, role models of Gospel values, and an environment that nurtures self worth.

Ms. Marianne Pollack, Lead Teacher
All Saints Catholic School
2808 North Kentucky
Roswell, New Mexico 88201
Tel: 505-627-5744
chavezcatholicschool@yahoo.com
www.allsaintsschool.us
Enrollment: 52 / Grades Pre-K - 1st


Educational & Catholic Identity
Through caring, studying, counseling, encouragement, prayer, discipline, and love that allows each individual to respond to god’s grace and grow in their sense of purpose and destiny. We will promote action on behalf of social justice and overcome obstacles in the pursuit of good and in the following of Christ. To this end we put a high priority on training so that faculty, staff, administration, students, and volunteers, can participate in the Catholic Ministry.

Leadership
The Diocese of Las Cruces Catholic Schools acknowledges the importance to empower leadership that I creative thinkers, innovative and responsive to the needs of all the members of the school communities.

School and Society
The Diocese of Las Cruces Catholic Schools commits to open minds and hearts and doors to an increasingly diverse world, and prepare students’ minds and hearts and hands to live wisely and generously in a technological, complex and interdependent world.

Governance and Financial
The Diocese of Las Cruces Catholic Schools seek support of the entire Catholic community, undertake comprehensive development programs and provide opportunities for all who are committed to our mission to join us in shaping our future of our schools.

Public Policy
The Diocese of Las Cruces Catholic Schools join forces with others to advocate and promote public policies that offer all parents the opportunity to choose the school they believe is best for their children. If you are interested in Catholic Education contact us and we will try to help you.