Why Catholic Education?

Catholic Schools on Long Island nourish the mind and spirit of every child. A creative academic program and powerful spiritual guidance are the heart of every day at Long Island Catholic Elementary Schools. Our commitment to strong, individualized instruction, enhanced by advanced learning technologies, ensures that all children receive the personalized attention that builds knowledge and self-esteem in addition to the skills and study habits that prepare them for the academic challenges ahead. Daily teachings of faith brings spiritual values to life and foster in children an active and humane concern for others.

Please click on the link below for a brochure about Choosing a Catholic School. This brochure is a helpful resource for parents to experience the richness and diversity of our Catholic Schools on Long Island, and provides some resources that are available (i.e., Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation) to make Catholic Education a reality in the lives of your children.

Choosing a Catholic School

Catholic Ministries Appeal

Every year through the support and commitment of individuals and organizations, we are able to serve more than 600,000 people in our Long Island community.

The Catholic Ministries Appeal enables our Church to continue to form our youth and adults in the faith, promote the dignity of life, provide quality education to our young people, feed the hungry, and foster vocations to the priesthood.

Your generosity helps to make all of this, and so much more, possible!

Thank you for your support.

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