Classical Curriculum
The classical pedagogy, successfully used by the Church through the ages, is uniquely situated to convey the “permanent things”to young minds eager for truth.
This approach is suited to basic human nature and development and has been tested over centuries. Its purpose is not to teach the student everything, but instead to form in the student the ability to learn new material. Instead of teaching what to think, students are taught how to think. It is a rigorous education and requires self-discipline, but it trains students to be analytical and to be able to draw conclusions. It also fosters curiosity and a love of learning.
The classical educational approach is language-based, instead of image-based. The study of Latin and Greek support the study of language. Latin is the language of the Church, the root language of English and the language used by minds educated in the classics throughout the history of Western Civilization. It serves to train the mind in a clear and logical manner.
A classical curriculum is history-intensive – many subjects are studied within the context of history which is divided into four periods (the ancients, the medieval period through the early Renaissance, the late Renaissance through the early modern era, and modern times).
-To teach a child to be able to think and reason clearly and wisely.
-To nurture a love of learning.
-To provide an educational formation in full accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church
-To train young minds to ". . . always [be] ready to give an answer to anyone who asks from you a reason for the hope that is within you . . ." (1 Peter 3:15).
-To prepare children to continue on to high school with self confidence, secure in their faith.