St. Anthony of Padua School is sponsored by the parish of St. Anthony of Padua in Butler.The school is part of the Schools Office of the Diocese of Paterson. The School Office of the Diocese of Paterson sets the foundation for school policy.
On the local level the principal, pastor and faculty actively participate in policy making. The enforcement of these directives is the responsibility of the principal along with the cooperation of the faculty. Parental suggestions are taken into consideration.
The Paterson Diocese School Office sets curriculum guidelines. Curriculum committees publish syllabi for subject areas. The school faculty and principal use textbooks to implement these curricula. They examine new materials and choose appropriate books and materials which are updated periodically.
The school abides by all government regulations regarding the health and safety of the students, faculty, and staff.
Saint Anthony of Padua School is first and foremost, a deeply enriching faith community dedicated to the growth and development of the whole child. Our faculty is firmly devoted to providing the student with essential opportunities to learn in an atmosphere of love and peace where the Gospel message is exemplified (To Teach as Jesus Did).
We exist to enable the individual to learn love of God, self, and neighbor through a variety of experiences. These include praying together, celebrating Eucharist, receiving sacraments, participating in liturgies and serving the community and needs of others. We exist as an extension of the child's spiritual and academic education, recognizing that parents are the primary educators.
Working together, we strive to awaken a deepening respect for self and others, to foster the understanding that each of us is a special and unique individual created and loved by God, to cultivate and nurture the awareness of his/her inherent capabilities, to enable recognition and acceptance of personal responsibility to contribute to society, and to value education as a necessary tool to become a productive member of that society.
