Gehlen Catholic School is a community of faith where learning, leadership, service, and sportsmanship are Christ-centered. Upon graduation, Gehlen Catholic students will be:
As an extension of the Catholic Church, Gehlen Catholic welcomes students of all faiths, races, cultures, and social classes.(9% of Gehlen Catholic's current students and staff are comprised ofindividuals from other Christian, Buddhist, & Muslim denominations).
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Daily school-wide prayer and religion classes;
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Year-round program including weekly student-led liturgies, seasonal penance services, and days of recollection;
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Celebrate First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation;
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Recruitment and preparation of lectors and servers;
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Ongoing faith-formation for faculty;
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Participation in Diocesan events with Bishop Nickless including prayers on the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and 40 Days for Life in front of Planned Parenthood;
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Effective decision making based on moral and ethical standards;
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Sportsmanship Rating by Iowa High School Athletic Association: 1.0 coaches & students, spectators 1.11 (perfect score 1.0); and
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Students better understand and exemplify faith and values of the Catholic Church as assessed by their performance on the National Catholic Education Assn.’s Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education (ACRE) testing.
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