Faith is not simply taught at St John the Baptist. It is lived each day in the way we care, learn and grow together.
At St John the Baptist, our Catholic faith is at the heart of who we are and how we learn, live and grow together.
As part of the Manly Freshwater Parish, we are proud to work in close partnership with our Parish Priest, Father Chima Ofor, and the wider parish community. This connection strengthens our shared mission to nurture young people in faith and foster a genuine sense of belonging within the life of the Church.
As a Catholic Schools Broken Bay school, our work is guided by a shared vision and mission:
Vision
Authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion.
Mission
Inspiring hearts and minds to know Christ, to love learning, and to use their talents to be the very best they can be.
At St John the Baptist, this is lived out each day through our commitment to nurturing the faith, learning and wellbeing of every student. We support our students to grow as curious learners, compassionate individuals and active members of their community, grounded in faith and guided by strong values.
Our Catholic identity is reflected in the relationships we build, the way we care for one another and the opportunities we provide for students to encounter Christ in their daily lives. Through prayer, liturgy, service and learning, students are invited to deepen their understanding of faith and develop a strong sense of purpose.
Our values of Courage, Compassion and Humility, together with our motto ‘Prepare the Way’, guide our community in striving to make a positive difference both locally and globally.
At St John the Baptist, we work in partnership with families, walking alongside them in the faith journey of their children. Together, as a school and parish community, we are committed to forming young people who are confident in their identity, strong in their faith, and ready to contribute meaningfully to the world around them.
We are part of the Manly Freshwater Manly Parish - www.bbcatholic.org.au/manlyfreshwater