Photos: Newman Guide Schools are Pro-Life
It’s natural for faithful Catholic schools to treasure and celebrate life! That’s especially true at the schools recommended in The Newman Guide, which are proudly pro-life.
The Newman Guide recognizes model Catholic schools that provide students a strong Catholic formation and have policies clearly rooted in Catholic teaching. These schools uphold the dignity of human life inside and outside the classroom.
Below are photos that show some of the ways these schools live out their pro-life witness, from organizing diaper drives for moms in need to offering tuition scholarships to large Catholic families.
Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage, Alaska
Students and families of Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage, Alaska prayed at the closing Mass of 40 Days for Life outside of a Planned Parenthood facility in the snow.
Gio Moceri (left) is a junior at Holy Rosary Academy and is one of the founders and current vice president of the School’s Students for Life chapter. The club has offered remarks at pro-life events and participated in last year’s first March for Life in Alaska. 
The pro-life club at Holy Rosary Academy also hosted a “Rosary Walk and Chalk” event to leave positive pro-life messages on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood.
St. Monica Academy in Montrose, Calif.
St. Monica Academy in Montrose, Calif. collected donations and supplies for a local pregnancy clinic for this year’s Advent service project. The Academy also has an active pro-life club that attends a pro-life summer camp, prays in front of abortion clinics, and attends Walks for Life.
Saint Rita Catholic School in Alexandria, Va.
At Saint Rita Catholic School in Alexandria, Va., new life is celebrated! When Saint Rita families welcome a new child, an announcement is included in the school’s weekly newsletter, and the child is given an adorable Saint Rita School onesie. The school also offers a significant tuition discount to second and third siblings, and siblings from the fourth onwards are provided full tuition.
St. Joseph Catholic School in Greenville, S.C.
St. Joseph Catholic School in Greenville, S.C., typically takes 50-70 students to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Students from St. Joseph’s also attend the South Carolina March for Life and the South Carolina Student Life Summit. The school’s pro-life group is called the Knights for Life, as evidenced by the winter hats!
Knights for Life also started a project called, “Our Best for the Babies.” Students use their talents and passions to create life-centered items to share with customers. As students “pitch” their items, they also hone their confidence and skills at “pitching” the preciousness of every life. One of the creations was “Paper People,” with which customers create their own unique individuals, just like every baby from the moment of conception.
Regina Pacis Academy in Norwalk, Conn.
Regina Pacis Academy in Norwalk, Conn., has a book section in its library that is dedicated to pro-life books. There are many books about babies and children becoming big brothers or big sisters and books that show the science and beauty behind the pro-life message.
Holy Child Catholic School in Tijeras, N.M.
“Our students witness every day the fact that we provide creative ways for our teachers and staff to work at the school with their children close by,” said Janice Martinez, principal of Holy Child Catholic School in Tijeras, N.M. “Holy Child Catholic School is not only committed to being pro-life but also wishes to recognize and affirm the feminine genius. This has led to an unprecedented collaboration whereby volunteers, staff and teachers are united in their commitment to help each mother faithfully live out her primary and secondary vocations without sacrificing the precious bond of closeness with her children. Such a commitment requires joyful creativity and no day looks the same as the next!”
The Lyceum in South Euclid, Ohio
At The Lyceum in South Euclid, Ohio, students pray daily as a school community for the unborn in danger of abortion that day, that God will send their holy angels to protect them.
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy in Clarkston, Mich.
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy in Clarkston, Mich., uses the excellent Ruah Woods Theology of the Body/Christian Anthropology program to provide a pro-life education. The Cardinal Newman Society teamed up with Ruah Woods to develop Standards of Christian Anthropology for Catholic schools, which align with the Ruah Woods curriculum.