Welcome to SIJ
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"We educate the whole child…in partnership with you".
Mission StatementThe mission of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School is to provide, in partnership with parents, the environment, resources, structure and opportunities to educate children in the Catholic tradition by instilling in them the tenets of their faith, the need for charity and service, the importance of liturgy, prayer and sacraments, and the knowledge of their culture, history and technology in an environment of academic excellence in order to develop them as responsible, educated citizens and active members of the Catholic Church.
Our Commitment to Parents
We believe that self-respect – a generous spirit and an abiding sense of one’s unique, God-given dignity – is the single most important quality that a child can learn. In building this foundation for life, we believe parents are the primary teachers. Our role, in partnership with you, is to provide resources, skilled support, and effective direction in this educational and spiritual journey.
Above all other standards, excellence at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School is measured by the personal and spiritual growth of the whole child.
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Welcome Father Burke Masters
As a community, we are focused on developing disciples of Jesus Christ.
Welcome to St. Isaac Jogues School,
My name is Fr. Burke Masters. I have been privileged to be the pastor here since July 1, 2022. I am grateful to be pastor of such a dynamic parish with a vibrant and growing school that was honored with the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award in 2023. We strive for academic excellence as we foster the children’s Catholic faith.
We have amazing teachers who are dedicated and faithful. We work together with the parents and their children to help them become who God created them to be.
As a community, we are focused on developing disciples of Jesus Christ who exhibit the following characteristics:
- Grow – a disciple studies the faith and shares it with others
- Give – a disciple is generous with his/her time, talent and treasure
- Serve – a disciple serves those who are less fortunate
- Worship – a disciple worships God regularly through prayer, Mass and adoration
- Build Community – a disciple is a person who builds community with others
- Lives for Christ – a disciple models his/her life after the life of Christ
If you are not already a part of the SIJ school community, we invite to visit and find out more about us.
Father Burke Masters
Pastor
Fr. Burke’s BlogFr. Burke’s daily videos on YouTubeSt. Isaac Jogues’ YouTube channel
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Welcome From Our Principal
Welcome to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, a member of the Joliet Diocesan Catholic School system where we are committed to “We Teach More”. Our school is endorsed by the Illinois State Board of Education and we believe in preparing our students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally for their future in the 21st century. We anchor our guaranteed and viable curriculum to the core values of incorporating faith within the classroom, attending weekly mass as a school community, working with our families, and balancing a rigorous curriculum with a caring, nurturing environment based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our teachers maximize the learning for each child as they work collaboratively fostering and modeling a community of learners.
Please navigate our website to become acquainted with the many offerings available to our students. Call or visit us at 630-324-3244 to experience the many opportunities that await each child at St. Isaac’s.
Warmest regards,
Carol Burlinski, Principal
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