Mission Statement

At Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, we are creating a blessed community in the heart of Los Angeles, one child at a time.

• Blessed is the school community where ALL members share equal responsibility in modeling Christ’s love, for theirs is a place where the dignity of all is valued and respected.
• Blessed is the school that seeks God’s will, for they will grow to be followers of Jesus.
• Blessed is the school that values Fine Arts, for the children will experience the value of individuality, creativity, and self-sufficiency.
• Blessed is the community that values Catholic Education, for their gift is the gift of faith.
• Blessed are those that support athletics, for they will build up our students to persevere in a difficult world.
• Blessed are those who love children unconditionally, for those children will grow to love unconditionally.
• Blessed is the school community that appreciates diversity, for they will witness the strength of individuals to be leaders of a community.
• Blessed is the school community that teaches children how they are smart, for theirs is a community with limitless possibilities.
• Blessed is the community that prays together, for their song of praise will hold the school together.
• Blessed are the students and alumni of Saint Thomas, for their gifts continually nourish the hungry.