St Mary Religion Program

Growing in Relationship with Christ

The elementary school religious education curriculum follows the Archdiocese of Portland Standards. We use the highly respected Faith and Life Series from Ignatius Press and offer daily instruction in the faith. Each class also has a special patron saint. To prepare to celebrate these saints’ feast days, our students spend extra time studying their lives to learn how to grow in holiness.

Guided by the spirituality of the first teachers of our school, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, we emphasize prayer throughout every school day and weekly participation in the Eucharist.

We celebrate the beauty of each of the liturgical seasons, with a particular emphasis on the Marian feast days throughout the year. Some of the special highlights of the school year include the celebration of All Saints Day, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the all-school Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, the living Stations of the Cross conducted by the students during Lent, and the crowning of Mary that takes place each May.

Our middle school students attend a class retreat each year lead by seniors at Regis High School. They also have the opportunity to participate in Christian service projects throughout the year helping the poor, the elderly, and the lonely in our local community.