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Belief Statements
We believe that:- Prayer is powerful.
- We need to guide our students to live according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Traditions are essential to the faith and moral development of children.
- We are partners with parents in the education of their children.
- We teach students first and subjects second.
- Classrooms are student-centered.
- Children bring their own unique gifts and talents to the classroom.
- Learning takes many forms.
- Students and teachers at MMR create an environment of respect for self and others.
- We are here to give service to others.
Academic PhilosophySince the inception of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School in 2003, the school’s philosophy has always been rooted in the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. In its current-day beliefs and practices, MMR continues to focus on and expand upon this philosophy. The school believes it is a testament to the faith of the community, to the hope for the future good, and to the love that calls each member to reach into the next generation equipped with the education and skills to excel. It is the firm belief of the school community that a strong religious and rigorous framework will mold students well-prepared as 21st century learners. The spiritual and personal growth of the students is stimulated through the understanding of their heritage, the mastery of concrete and abstract skills, and the encouragement to become contributing citizens with a sense of local and global awareness.
At Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School, the student is challenged to live a Christ-centered life through the teachings of the Gospel, prayer, and the living of Catholic tradition. A foundation for moral decision-making and personal responsibility shores up the relationships among the students, the faculty, and the administration. MMR recognizes the parents as primary teachers of their children and seeks to reinforce this call to witness through guidance of their children. Sacramental celebration, daily prayer, faith instruction, and service to others, enable the students of MMR to live out their Baptismal identity.
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School is proud, progressive, and motivated to meet the needs of its 21st century students. Using the Common Core State Standards adopted by Pennsylvania as well as by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, MMR moves each child to a personal best. Students are given a unique and rigorous academic curriculum that challenges students to discover and not just learn. Instruction is meaningful and real. Through formative and summative assessments, each child’s strengths are identified, giving them hope and optimism for future learning experiences. The hiring of qualified, enthusiastic educators is taken seriously and evaluated in an ongoing manner.Love of God and love of others are the cornerstones of the Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School community. An attitude of respect for others, as well as a commitment to positive relationships, fosters the supportive atmosphere that shines at MMR. Providing an environment in which students learn to function effectively in society and to make choices that stem from acceptable Catholic teaching are integral to the mission of MMR. In fact, the total MMR experience is crafted so that all students leave with an education that opens the mind not only to learning and scholastic achievement, but to a greater sense of their unique role in God’s world.