Loyola Catholic Grade School
Contact Information:
2350 Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 303-355-9900
Fax: 303-355-9911
Website: www.loyolagradeschool.net
Email: loyolasc@aol.com
Principal: Sister Mary Ellen Roach, S.C.
School Mission Statement:

Our philosophy is based on the Two Great Commandments: Love of God and Love of Neighbor. Our Educational programs are aimed at developing every aspect of the child: spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical. We expect each child to put forth his/her best efforts and to work according to his/her God-given talents and abilities. We provide educational programs, with emphasis on the basic skills, using innovative approaches to the curriculum standards of the Archdiocese of Denver.

Religion at Loyola School
Religion Classes
Loyola’s formal religion classes are a mainstay of the school curriculum. Both Catholic children and non-Catholic children are instructed in the same manner during classes. These yearlong classes are structured according to the Liturgical year. Catholic identity is evident through the strong religious education classes and the strong commitment to Christian value systems at the School.
Sacramental Preparation
Sacramental preparation in conjunction with the parish Religious Education Program is an extremely meaningful program for the children.

Other Philosophies
On a daily basis, each day is begun with prayers with the children’s individual intentions included, followed by the Pledge of allegiance. Each classroom is provided with a large American flag for this purpose and the children are taught the importance of their American heritage. Monthly school liturgies sponsored by each grade is an important program at Loyola. Each grade level has both the honor and the responsibility for sponsoring at least one Liturgy during the year. Each Liturgy has a theme that is based on the Liturgical year and centered around selected Saints. Each class participates in an art work piece and a music piece, and must provide readers for the Word and prayers of the faithful.. This has been a powerful addition for the children in their Christian learning. Additionally, Loyola conducts a weekly Para-Liturgical service with all children of the school. The service is held on Monday mornings and is the first activity of the day and week, thus emphasizing the importance of our Catholic identity.