At Regina Pacis Academy, our Catholic identity is not an accessory to education—it is the very heart of all that we do. As the only Cardinal Newman Society Recommended School in Connecticut, we proudly uphold the highest standards of faithful Catholic education. This prestigious recognition affirms our commitment to the five Principles of Catholic Identity in Education, the Catholic Curriculum Standards, and the Cardinal Newman Policy Standards—all grounded in the rich teachings of the Church and the Magisterium.
Faith in Action, Every Day
Our students are immersed daily in the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith. From the earliest grades, instruction emphasizes:
- Knowledge of Sacred Scripture
- Understanding of the tenets of the Catholic faith
- The grace of the Sacraments and participation in the Church’s sacramental life
- A deepening life of prayer
- Familiarity with the lives of the saints
- Awareness of the liturgical calendar and holy days
- Practical cultivation of the theological and cardinal virtues
This authentic formation begins in Pre-K, where students are introduced to virtue in their daily lives. Students are not only taught about virtuous living—they are challenged and inspired to practice it each day.
A Living, Liturgical Faith
At Regina Pacis Academy, the life of the Church shapes the rhythm of the school year:
- Weekly All-School Mass, including a monthly solemn Latin Mass, brings the entire community together in worship.
- Eucharistic Adoration is offered weekly, inviting students into the quiet presence of our Eucharistic Lord.
- The Most Holy Rosary is prayed together weekly, or the Way of the Cross during Lent.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is made regularly available, fostering a life of grace and repentance.
- Major feast days are joyfully celebrated, and holy days of obligation are honored with a day off, allowing families to attend Mass together.
This liturgical life ensures that students don’t just learn about Catholicism—they live it.
Grounded in the Church’s Wisdom
As a Newman Guide School, Regina Pacis Academy aligns its teaching and culture with the best of Catholic tradition. The Cardinal Newman Society’s standards draw from:
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Documents of Vatican II and other Church councils
- Encyclicals and writings of popes and bishops
- Guidelines from the Congregation for Catholic Education
- Teachings of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Our commitment to these standards is not merely academic—it is spiritual and moral. We strive to form students who are intellectually excellent, morally courageous, and spiritually alive in Christ.
