Catholic Identity
Religion Curriculum
Religion is taught daily to all students using various methods. Curriculum is age and ability appropriate and is approved by the USCCB.
Pastor Involvement
Annunciation's pastor, Father Voorhies, and the associate pastors are involved in all aspects of the school. They can be found saying Mass, visiting classrooms, watching a middle school sporting event, consulting with teachers or performing at the annual talent show.
Student Body Mass
Students attend weekly Mass and are actively engaged in the preparation of their class's Mass.
Buddy Program
Younger students are paired with older students for weekly Mass and often as learning buddies.
Sacramental Preparation
Students in 3rd grade are prepared during the school day for both First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Some additional Sunday morning workshops are also required for both parents and students.
Friday Night Live
Monthly youth group nights are held for middle school students. The activities vary, but are high energy, age appropriate and FUN!
Spiritual Life Committee
Ministries that foster spiritual growth and unity in our school community. All parents are welcome to participate at any time during the school year.
- Prayer Request Line/Prayer Boxes: Believing in the power of prayer, our community gathers to pray for everyone’s needs. Specific prayer entry forms can be placed in the box located in the main hallway and those who participate in this committee will offer prayer for all requests.
- Meal Preparation for Families in Need: A special ministry providing some relief to those who are ill, whose children are ill, or have lost a loved one. Our community cares for those enduring a difficult time by providing food comforts to those families.
- Parent/Teacher Prayer Partners: A private prayer opportunity where parents pray daily for their child’s teacher/staff member and our teaching family reciprocates.
- Adoration Before the Blessed Sacrament: Parents who offer to come before the Blessed Sacrament for one hour on the first Friday of each month to offer prayers for our school and children.
- Weekly Rosaries: A weekly gathering of parents who pray the rosary for the spiritual guidance of our students, parents, teachers and staff and of course any personal intentions.
- Moms in Touch: A weekly prayer group gathering to pray for the needs of our parents, children, teachers and staff, clergy of our school, and the needs of the Church throughout the world.
- 8th Grade Bible Study: Bible study that embraces friendship and fellowship while studying the core values of our faith. Moms lead the 8th grade girls and dads lead the 8th grade boys. The groups meet independently of each other during lunch time on designated days.
St. Gabriel Committee
A ministry that fosters education and fellowship among Annunciation Parents. All parents are welcome to participate at any time during the school year. The committee comprises the following:
- Parent Education Committee: Organizes and provides parent education seminars throughout the year on topics that focus on the needs and realitites of current day parental issues.
- Volley and Verses Community: A gathering of men’s and women’s teams to enjoy fellowship and spiritual growth while participating in active team play. No athletic experience required.
- Community Building Events Committee: Provides and plans events for the entire school community to foster unity, create memories, and enjoy good old fashioned quality family time.