G.K. Chesterton Academy of the Willamette Valley

“Every Wednesday we attend Mass at Fr. Bernard Youth Center and on Fridays we attend Mass at Mt. Angel Abbey.”

“attendance at the Liturgy of the Hours and the Mass is obligatory and is built into our schedule.”

“Fr. John Paul Le, OSB Chaplain”

“We are incredibly blessed to have Fr. John Paul serving as chaplain to our school.”

“We study the development of philosophy from its classical roots focusing on Plato and Aristotle, its dramatic encounter with the early Church, its christening by St. Thomas Aquinas, and its deterioration in the modern era.”

“Faith is incorporated into every subject and a personal relationship with Christ is discussed and encouraged.”

“Other important ways we live the faith include retreats, modest and wholesome extracurricular activities, and sacred art and crucifixes adorning the classrooms.”

“Fr. John Paul Le, OSB Chaplain”

“Catholicism is central to our mission. For this reason, every school day begins with Lauds.”

“attendance at the Liturgy of the Hours and the Mass is obligatory and is built into our schedule.”

“Prayer before each class and an Angelus and blessing before eating lunch are also school practice.”

“From time to time, students will be required to attend events off campus and/or outside of school hours. Examples include field trips, dances, drama dress rehearsals, service projects, choir concerts, benefits, Mass,”

“The culture of life at Chesterton Academy is more than a belief; it is a lived reality. This is the case especially with our student-led Pro-life Club.”

“As a chapter of Students for Life of America, the CA Pro-Life club works with other Pro-Life leaders and students across the nation to accomplish effective Pro-Life advocacy.”

“Our Agrarian Days are regular field trips we take to work, serve, and participate in the life of local farmers.”