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Mission Statement

St. Gabriel Consolidated School, a Catholic elementary school, is dedicated to nurturing the faith, academic, and service lives of our students with an emphasis on enriching the whole child. Together, we share a partnership with parents and parishes to create a Catholic environment which empowers each individual to become a valuable member of church, school, and community.

Philosophy of Education

“Catholic schools strive to relate all human culture to the news of salvation, so that the light of faith will illuminate the knowledge which students gradually gain of the world, of life, and of humankind.” (Vatican II, Document on Education, 8)

“The educational mission of the Church is an integrated ministry embracing three interlocking dimensions: message, community, and service. Catholic schools afford the fullest and best opportunity to realize this threefold purpose of education among children and young people.” (NCCB, To Teach as Jesus Did, 101)

In light of these Church documents, St. Gabriel Consolidated School is committed to the education of children in partnership with parents who recognize that, for people of faith, the wisdom and culture transmitted by a school are enriched and put into perspective by the gospel message of Jesus.

Belief Statement

St. Gabriel Consolidated School in collaboration with our three parishes, St. Gabriel, St. John, West Chester and St. Maximilian Kolbe, in partnership with the families of our diverse student body believe Christ is the center of all that we do.  

• We believe, as a Catholic school community, we are called to live Christ’s mission of service.
• We believe a child best develops spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally when nurtured in a faith-based environment.
• We believe through that Gospel teachings, all people are called to discipleship and an awareness of social justice issues.
• We believe rigorous and relevant instruction with an emphasis on critical thinking will enable children to flourish in an ever-changing world.
• We believe in the pursuit of academic excellence and the individual potential for every child to succeed.
• We believe through the combined efforts of administration, faculty, parents and parishes that an environment of respect and responsibility exists at St. Gabriel Consolidated School.