"While the world promotes a false notion of freedom, encouraging people to “do whatever you want”, our faith teaches “the more one does what is good, the freer one becomes (CCC, 1733). At St. Maria Goretti, we help form students in virtue – habits by which they are able to choose the good easily, quickly and joyfully. Where sin enslaves, virtue frees students with skills (like prudence, courage, justice and temperance) to love God and neighbor excellently, where authentic happiness is found.

Committed to true academic excellence, we draw from the Church’s time-tested approach to education, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. We desire to educate the whole child – mind, soul, heart and strength – helping them develop a life-long love of learning as they seek goodness, truth, and beauty for its own sake. "
 

How we 'Grow in Character' & Academic Excellence at SMG

At St. Maria Goretti, we strive for virtue and excellence in character and academics. Here are some of the ways we grow in character at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School:

• Strong, systematically updated academic curriculum
• “Virtues in Practice” program created by the Nashville Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecelia
• Monthly school-wide focus on particular virtues (w/ age-appropriate readings, activities and home connections)
• Saints as models of virtue
• Extracurriculars and Athletics which foster discipline, teamwork and virtue
• Big Buddies/Little Buddies (PreK-8th Grade)
• Spanish Language Courses (2nd-8th Grade)
• Exceptional fine arts program, including art, music and band
• Library services available to all grades
• Leadership opportunities through Cardinal Ambassadors Student Government (6th-8th Grade)

 

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