School

Mary, Mother of the Redeemer’s Catholic Education Center

Mary Mother of the Redeemer’s Catholic Education Center Mission is to provide a central place where all generations of our faith community can continue the journey to understanding God’s presence in life. Each individual can experience fellowship and recreation and thereby enhance the sense of community through continuing education in the Catholic faith and shared group experiences. Stewardship efforts to benefit our parish and regional community will be an outgrowth of the Catholic Education Center’s activities.

Mission Statement

The mission of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School is to recognize the uniqueness of each child and to provide a quality Catholic Education, enlivened by faith, hope, and love that is proud, progressive, and motivated to meet the needs of our 21st century students.

History

  • 1997 – Mary, Mother of the Redeemer begins to assess the need for a Catholic Education Center to be built within the parish. Two feasibility studies are conducted during the year.
  • 1998 – Plans continue to be discussed concerning the proposed Catholic Education Center/Social Hall/Gymnasium.
  • 1999 – A third feasibility study is conducted to determine the ability to conduct a successful Capital Campaign to construct the Catholic Education Center. The total cost of the building will be $7.7 million.
  • 2000 – Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish embarks on a $3.5 million Capital Campaign to raise 50% of the monies needed to construct the building.
  • 2001 – Upon successful completion of the Capital Campaign, zoning approval, and the approval of the final plans by the Archdiocese, ground will be broken for the Catholic Education Center.
  • 2002– June 2 – Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Catholic Education Center.

    A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

  • 2003 – September – The Catholic Education Center opens for the ongoing formation of the parish community.
  • 2004 – September – School population increases to 675 from 550 and enrolled students in grades kindergarten through eight.
  • 2005 – September – School population is 800 enrolling students from preschool through grade eight.
  • 2007 – April 27th – Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools issues Certificate of Accreditation.
  • 2010 – US Department of Education recognizes Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.