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A Daily Encounter with the Lord
In Catholic schools, students are encouraged to grow in their own personal relationship with Him.
Alive in Community

We live, act, and teach in a way where belonging is the norm.

Great Teachers Lead to Student Growth

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 

Living the Virtues

For students in diocesan schools, faith formation extends beyond the classroom and onto the playing field.

Made in His Image & Likeness

Catholic schools emphasize the holistic development of our students—body, mind, and spirit. We strive to create an environment where students' mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being are taken seriously and supported alongside their intellectual growth.

We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you

In the 2023-24 school year, students adored the Lord for 7,596 hours.

About Our Alliance of Catholic Schools

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are an alliance of 31 vibrant, faith-based learning communities serving more than 6,000 elementary and high school students throughout West Michigan. Our schools inspire young people to grow in Catholic faith and grace, achieve more in school and in life, develop creativity and character, and feel welcomed and cherished for their unique gifts. We partner with parents to awaken the whole child to a world of light and life—that grows better and brighter when children reach their potential.Preparing students to seek and fulfill God’s plan for learning and life"

Serving the Whole Family

Whether one-on-one meetings, personalized instruction, or early drop-off, Catholic schools are committed to partnering with parents. Below are some common questions parents have before choosing Catholic schools for their family. Click each image to find answers to your questions. 

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Bishop Walkowiak and Dave Faber stand together on the interior steps of the Cathedral of Saint Andrews.
Bishop and Dave Homepage Letter

Dear Friends in Christ,

Children have a mind, a body and a soul. All need care! Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids provide such care, educating the whole child for a life of encounter with Jesus Christ. The Catholic faith is more than an hour spent each week in church. Our faith provides the foundation for everything we do.

Christ illuminates learning and life at each of our 26 elementary and five high schools. From preschool through graduation, students in our Catholic schools grow in faith and grace, achieve more in school and life, develop creativity and character, and feel welcomed and cherished.

We invite you to join us! Prayerfully consider a Catholic school near you. Scholarships are offered at the diocesan and parish levels to help make a Catholic school education possible for every family who desires it. Parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith. We look forward to partnering with you in the Catholic formation of your children.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Bishop Walkowiak Signature

 

           
Dave Faber Signature

 
Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak
Bishop of Grand Rapids		   David Faber
Superintendent
Bishop and Dave Homepage Letter (Spanish)

Estimados Amigos en Cristo,

Los niños tienen mente, cuerpo y alma. ¡Todos ellos necesitan cuidado! Las escuelas católicas en la Diócesis de Grand Rapids proveen este cuidado, educando al niño en toda su integridad para una vida de encuentro con Jesucristo. La fe católica es algo más que una hora gastada en la Iglesia cada semana. Nuestra fe provee los cimientos para todo lo que hacemos. 

Jesucristo ilumina el aprendizaje y la vida en cada una de nuestras 26 escuelas primarias y 5 secundarias. Desde el pre-escolar hasta la graduación, los estudiantes de nuestras escuelas católicas crecen en fe y gracia, alcanzan más éxito en la escuela y en la vida; desarrollan creatividad y carácter, se sienten bienvenidos y apreciados.

¡Le invitamos a unirse a la causa! Consideren la posibilidad de matricular a sus hijos en una de las escuelas católicas más cercana. Se ofrecen becas a nivel diocesano y parroquial para ayudar a las familias que desean adquirir la educación en una escuela católica. Los padres son los primeros educadores de sus hijos en la fe. Esperamos poder colaborar con usted en la formación católica de sus hijos.  

Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,

Bishop Walkowiak Signature

 

           
Dave Faber Signature

 
Reverendísimo David J. Walkowiak
Obispo de Grand Rapids		   David Faber
Superintendente

By The Numbers

6,456

Students enrolled across the diocese in '24-'25

26

Elementary schools across 8 counties

5

High Schools

18:1

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

1,382

Masses celebrated for students in '23-'24

99%

Our High School Graduation Rate for '24-'25

Our Elementary Schools

Our 5 High Schools