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Catholicity

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, as an American Catholic school in the 21st century, strives to clearly and consistently present the doctrinal, social, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. This is the single most important policy to assure that the mission of St. Charles as a Catholic school is accomplished.

All teachers of religion are certified according to a process developed by the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools. Teacher professional development programs in religious content and methodology are offered and encouraged through the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Christ in the Classroom Program.

Hearing Christ’s call to serve others, the school has developed service programs and opportunities for students and families. This service dimension is encouraged within our parish community, the local community, and the world community of the less fortunate.

As a Catholic school, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School proclaims its Catholicity through liturgies, sacraments and preparation, traditions, and Catholic forms of prayer. This characterizes it uniquely in the educational arena.

The parish and school leadership believe that Catholicity is so critically important to the vitality and survival of the school that it is stressed and reinforced at every point in the process of planning, supporting, and evaluating the school.

We believe that Catholic schools do make a difference in the adult faith life of people who graduate from them. The St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School community believes we will be successful to the degree that we remain faithful to our roots in Roman Catholic tradition. Relating in an integral way to the mission and ministry of the parish community, which has so generously supported our school, has contributed to our continued success.

As an effective Catholic school, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is not simply a place where lessons are taught; it is a center that has an operative educational philosophy illuminated by the Gospel message. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, through the talents and gifts of administrators, faculty, staff, and parents, strives to make the reign of God ever visible.

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It’s like Spotify, but sanctified!

Our school has partnered with Hallow this year as a way to intentionally bring God into the lives of our students and teachers – not only in the classroom, but all the time!

What is Hallow?

Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app with over 12,000 sessions to choose from. The content inside the app ranges from daily meditations, traditional prayers, Bible stories for sleep, kids and family prayers, mental health meditations, music, and so much more. 

As part of our school’s partnership with Hallow, all teachers, staff, and students have free access to Hallow Plus, which has a library of over 12,000 prayers and meditations.

Teachers and students can:

  • Pray alongside the daily Gospel
  • Listen to a daily devotional or a daily reflection on the day’s readings
  • Pray the Psalms
  • Meditate on the mysteries of the rosary
  • Begin class with a 2-minute reflection
  • End the day with gratitude
  • Pause for peace before a test
  • And so much more…

Nearly 90% of students report feeling high levels of stress or anxiety in the last 2 years. Studies have shown that prayer helps.

Hallow helps to bring God into the middle of stress and anxiety with a variety of sessions written by exclusive Catholic Mental Health experts. 

With curated ‘praylists,’ we are able to bring God into the unexpected moments of our lives. Put on a folk praylist while cleaning, or Gospel spirituals while cooking dinner, or the focus praylist while studying or finishing up some work. 

Busy family? Here’s how to bring God into the chaos.

From quick car ride prayers to peaceful bedtime reflections, Hallow helps your family pray together.

Make faith part of your family’s rhythm.

Want to live the Church calendar, not just observe it?


Whether it’s Advent, Lent, Marian devotions in May, or Saint feast days — Hallow brings every liturgical season to life with beautiful reflections and challenges.