Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 
Matthew 28:19

DISCIPLESHIP PRAYER
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Gracious and merciful God, we pray that through the Holy Spirit all Catholics may hear the call of the new Evangelization and seek a deeper relationship with your Son, Jesus.

We pray the the New Evangelization will renew the Church, inspiring all Catholics to "go forth and make disciples of all nations" and transform society through the power of the Gospel.

We pray for all members of the Church, that we heed the words of Christ - "do not be afraid" - and strengthened by the Holy Spirit's gift of courage, give witness to the Gospel and share our faith with others.

We pray that we may become like the father of the prodigal son - filled with compassion for our missing brothers and sisters - and run to embrace them upon their return. We pray that all people yearning to know Christ and the Church may encounter him through the faithful who witness to his love in their lives.

Loving God, our Father, strengthen us to become witnesses to the saving grace of your Son, Jesus, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Catholic School Belief Statements

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Peoria are established to assist the Bishop and Pastors in the transmission of the faith to the young people of the diocese.  We welcome non-Catholic students into our schools who wish to take advantage of the opportunities provided by Catholic education.  Every school’s main goal must be to help each student develop a personal and ecclesial relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ, who is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6).
 
Diocese of Peoria, Office of Catholic Schools Belief Statements
1. We believe parents are the primary educators of their children.
2. We believe we are blessed to support them in that pursuit.
3. We believe prayer and the resulting relationship with Jesus is foundational to education.
4. We believe our mission is to form disciples of Christ.
5. We believe in loving our students in the ways that Christ taught us.
6. We believe in the importance of teaching community and serving the common good.
7. We believe in the arts and the beauty that comes from using them to praise God.
8. We believe students can only thrive when they feel safe. And Catholic schools provide a safe and loving environment.
9. We believe our faith allows us to persevere in times of crisis.
10. We believe in teaching Sacramental Awareness and this helps our students recognize that God’s love and grace surrounds them.
11. We believe our students are the “greatest work of the Church”.
12. We believe every human life is sacred because we are created in the image of God. And we believe we’re obligated to teach this to our students.