St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Academy -About us



	About Us THE ADVANTAGES Challenging Academic Curriculum Sound Religious Instruction Small Classes Disciplined Atmosphere Qualified Staff THE PHILOSOPHY St. Ephrem Academy is dedicated to the education of the whole individual. Rooted in Catholicism, the learning environment allows students to reach their spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential in order to attain the end for which every person was created: Eternal happiness with God. THE DISCIPLINE Respect and responsibility are fostered in a setting where the rules of conduct are enforced with firmness and love. THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM Time-tested traditional methods and new approaches that have proven benefits are utilized Emphasis on the basics of reading, writing and mathematics Catholic texts used as much as possible Strong phonics approach to reading French and Arabic instruction begins in Kindergarten THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Daily Mass Daily Rosary Orthodox religious instruction Focus on doctrine, Scripture and prayer Devotion to Mary and the Saints Stressing Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist LOYAL TO THE HOLY FATHER AND MAGISTERIUM “The Catholic School, in fact, either remains faithful to the unrelinquishable line of Church teachings, or it compromises its qualification as Catholic, with the danger of losing the sense of its own service.” - Pope John Paul II THE STAFF St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Academy seeks the teacher who possesses: Daily Mass a devout love of the Holy Catholic Church and loyalty to it’s teaching authority an exemplary character a love of children and teaching a natural ability to work with students an excellent educational background THE PASTOR Father Nabil Mouannes the Pastor of St. Ephrem Maronite Parish, is the Academy’s spiritual leader, offering spiritual advice, teaching the children, and providing the sacramental life essential to the spiritual life of the staff, students, and families. HEADMASTER Fr. Nabil Mouannes, PHD THANK YOU MISS KOCH! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to St. Ephrem Academy for the past four years. Congratulations on begin named one of America's finest teachers.