Our Faith

As a community of believers created in the image of God, we inspire and nurture a strong community of faith. Our Religion and Family Life Education programs impart the knowledge of our faith through scripture, story and tradition. The Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, through the Institute for Catholic Education, provide curriculum policy documents which identify the expectations for each grade level and describes the knowledge and skills that students are expected to demonstrate. Prayer, liturgy and the celebration of the sacraments are opportunities to demonstrate our thankful awareness of God's presence in the world.

Social Justice

One of the most distinctive features of our Roman Catholic faith is our Church's rich tradition of social teaching. It is critical to the unique profile of Catholic education that this teaching be explicitly integrated not only into the curriculum but also into the overall life of our school communities.

Our students, staff, parents, trustees, and pastors have traditionally involved themselves in a wide range of social action activities. Whether it is a food or clothing drive, a class discussion about poverty in our world, or participation in a public demonstration, our Catholic schools demonstrate consistent leadership in these areas.

At St. Martha Catholic School we showcase our commitment to social justice through various initiatives. Each year we select three local organizations to support: one to reflect our strong and long-standing connection to our military families, one to recognize the importance of mental health services, and one to support the St. Vincent DePaul society's work in Kingston.