“The religious traditions of the School provide a foundation for articulating and exploring questions of personal integrity, ethical decision-making, and social justice. While committed to its Catholic heritage, Marymount School respects the religious diversity of the community and seeks to give all students a deeper understanding of the role of the spiritual in life, an appreciation of individual religious traditions, and a commitment to service.”
- Marymount Mission Statement
From the classroom to the chapel to their service in the community, students of all faiths and beliefs explore their spiritual life at Marymount. Rooted in its Catholic traditions, the School encourages each student to develop and nurture her own spiritual identity while respecting those of others. Prayer is part of the daily life of the School, and the religious studies curriculum is an integrating force in the academic program, beginning in Nursery and culminating in Class XII Ethics. The program in the Lower and Middle Schools includes preparation for the sacraments of First Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation, and through service initiatives, awakens students to the call for justice and preservation of life on earth. The Upper School program engages students in dialogue about various religious traditions, critical thinking about moral and ethical questions, and action for social justice.
Students of all ages take part in weekly chapel services as well as regular Masses, class retreats, and service programs. Middle School students may train to be altar servers, and Upper School students may join Campus Ministry, an extracurricular group that serves to support spiritual life in every aspect of the School.
Through their exploration of the place of religion in daily life, their recognition of the importance of an active relationship with God, and their participation in service activities, Marymount students are challenged to become critically discerning, socially conscious members of the community.