Philosophy St. Regis Catholic School is a vital component of the spiritual formation and educational development of young people within the St. Regis community. We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children. As a staff, it is our goal to support them in the endeavors of modeling and living the teachings of Jesus Christ.
School History St. Regis Catholic School is proud to celebrate over 60 years of excellent education. Several years prior to the establishment of St. Regis Parish and construction of the church, St. Regis School and Chapel were founded as a mission of Holy Name Parish of Birmingham. Construction of the school was completed in August 1959, and masses were held in the school classrooms. The first mass was celebrated on September 13, 1959.
Our school was established by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1959. At the same time, a “parish-in-formation" was set up on the site, which became an official parish in 1962 and named after the 17th century French Jesuit priest, St. John Francis Regis. To this day, the school continues as a parish-sponsored school. We are very proud of our Catholic heritage and academic excellence. We are fully accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.
About St. John Francis Regis
St. John Francis Regis, the great "father of the poor," was a Jesuit evangelist and preacher. He was born in Font-Couverte, France in 1597, the son of a rich merchant. John studied at Beziers and was accepted into the Society of Jesus in 1615. He also studied at Cahors and Toulouse and was ordained in 1631. The rest of his life was spent preaching and establishing charitable institutions, confraternities, and missions in southern France. St. Regis was not only a profound preacher, but the founder of orphanages and improver of prison conditions. He also established a lace factory as a form of skilled labor for women who otherwise would have been forced to choose prostitution for survival. John-Francis worked intensely with the neglected until, suffering from exhaustion, he died at the age of 43. He also performed many miracles. He was canonized in 1737. His feast day is June 16th. He is the patron saint of lacemakers, medical social workers, and children who are born outside of marriage and family. For a more detailed overview of his life and ministry, please read the following article about him: St. John Francis Regis.
St. Regis Core Values
Respect, Accountability and Dignity: We are committed to providing a building that is safe, secure, and nurturing to allow spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, and parents. We are dedicated to ensuring that all people are treated with respect and fairness. We believe that embracing the highest level of integrity and transparency in communication is essential to the success of our students and school.
Student Achievement: We are committed to providing differentiated instruction to ensure that all students receive a comprehensive education and skills necessary to succeed in a 21st century environment.
Open Mindedness: St. Regis Catholic School faculty and staff are dedicated to implementing systemic and systematic best practices in all areas of learning. We realize that we learn from one another and that we all have varied gifts to share.
Pride in Community and School: We are all one body of Christ. Therefore, we believe that having great pride in community and school is crucial to the success of our students and parish.
St. Regis Catholic School admits otherwise qualified students, in accordance with its priority of admission, of any sex, race, and color, national or ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded to students of the school.
All religion teachers are certified catechists in grades Preschool, Developmental Kindergarten, and K-8.