Adhering to the perennial wisdom of the Catholic West, St. Gregory’s Academy maintains that the regulated (from the Latin regula, or rule) life it provides for her students promotes the end of orienting young men to Christ. It is only in establishing a proper relation to Him that our students shall ever hope to understand their correct position regarding everything else. And to foster this orientation a disciplined way of life is set forth by the faculty and supervised by the staff that is designed to facilitate the students’ freedom to build up a friendship with Christ, who is Goodness, Truth, and Beauty. Abiding by the regulations that promote the common good, the students are free to pursue what really matters – the acquisition of wisdom, growth in virtue, and progress in holiness. The Academy’s regulations are not to be viewed as restrictive burdens, but as guidelines that will help students live the triumphant Christian life, which St. Paul so eloquently described in his letter to the Colossians:
“Mind the things that are above, not the things that are on earth . . . When Christ, your life, shall appear, then you too will appear with him in glory. Therefore mortify your members, which are on earth: immorality, uncleanness, lust, evil desire and covetousness . . . put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, abusive language and foul-mouthed utterances. Do not lie to one another. Strip off the old man with his deeds and put on the new, one that is being renewed unto perfect knowledge, according to the image of his Creator. . . Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience. Bear with one another and forgive one another, if any one has a grievance against any other; even as our Lord has forgiven you, so also do you forgive. But above all things have charity, which is the bond of perfection. And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts. . . Whatever you do in word or work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
The rules of life that govern St. Gregory’s Academy do not replace mutual trust, respect, and charity; Jesus Christ remains the standard for proper Christian behavior and conduct. Rules, however, help to establish boundaries, foster good habits, and lay a framework for social order, that the community as a whole may live the Christian life well.
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