Mission
Bergen Catholic High School is a diverse, Catholic community which prepares young men to become leaders by deepening religious faith, developing academic excellence, and strengthening social consciousness and responsibility in accordance with the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education.
Statement Of Beliefs
To Deepen Religious Faith, we:
- Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and evangelize our youth within the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice.
- Stand in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice.
- Develop beliefs and values consistent with Christian discipleship.
- Provide opportunities to communicate with God through prayer, both personal and communal.
- We teach respect for all religions and spiritual traditions while reaffirming a Catholic community of faith.
To Develop Academic Excellence, we:
- Create and foster an environment where young men develop a lifelong passion for learning.
- Promote a holistic education by integrating academics, technology, leadership, service, artistic, and athletic opportunities.
- Prepare young men for the future by developing critical thinking, communication and collaborative skills.
- Educate for a deeper understanding of humanity through a liberal arts Catholic education.
- Develop skills to connect globally through shared experiences.
- Support individualized education by providing opportunities to address the needs of each student.
To Strengthen Social Consciousness and Responsibility, we:
- Celebrate and value the dignity of each person and nurture the development of the mind, body and spirit of those in our community.
- Value the diversity of the human family and seek to reflect diversity among the students, faculty, and staff.
- Create and foster a learning environment for personal and social growth.
The Profile of the Graduate
The Bergen Catholic High School graduate will be:
1) An individual of deepened religious faith:
- He continues to strengthen his personal relationship with God.
- He is committed to living and reflecting the values of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers education.
- He shares his gifts of faith and self with others through his skills and talents.
2) An individual of academic excellence:
- He cultivates a life-long desire to learn.
- He possesses strong critical thinking and communication skills and is able to transfer his learning to new situations.
- He is able to personalize his educational experiences.
- He is prepared to meet the challenges of higher education and beyond as a result of a Bergen Catholic education.
3) An individual of social consciousness and responsibility:
- He consistently demonstrates strength of character and abides by his personal beliefs.
- He respects and values diversity in others.
- He initiates a cooperative approach that allows him to be a leader in his community.
- He demonstrates respect for himself and others and lives by the values instilled in him through an Edmund Rice Christian Brother education.
