ABOUT US: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
—PROVERBS 1:7
A New Model for Catholic Education
At Pax Christi Academies, we are reimagining the Catholic School approach to education. By working in partnership with church leaders, Pax Christi is steered by a dedicated team of visionary leaders whose sole focus is on education, where every child is provided the opportunity to encounter Christ, flourish, prosper and achieve academic excellence.
This shift in governance allows the church clergy to focus on continuing to strengthen the faith of our parish communities knowing they are supported by a team of leaders and board members who are committed to educating our children with the highest level of Catholic faith-based academics.
At Pax Christi, student learning is fostered through a rigorous curriculum based on the guiding principles of: Faith, Intellect, Character and Citizenship.
We are committed to equip our students to become compassionate and innovative trailblazers of the future by providing limitless educational and expansive growth opportunities, guided by skilled and dedicated educators in a nurturing and faith-filled environment.
A Revitalization of Catholic Education is Underway
Established on July 1, 2024, by The Most Reverend Kevin Vann, J.C.D., D.D., D.Min., Bishop of Orange, and a visionary Board of Directors, Pax Christi Academies formed a network of five Catholic schools in Orange County, including St. Anne School in Santa Ana, St. Barbara School in Santa Ana, St. Joseph School in Santa Ana, St. Justin Martyr School in Anaheim and La Purisima School in Orange.
Pax Christi Academies
Mission & Vision
MISSION STATEMENT
To form children in the fullness of faith, intellect, character, and citizenship, who see God’s active presence in their lives and respond to the call to be like Jesus.
To create Christ-centered, parish-based schools that are driven by excellence and are accessible to all families seeking the ministry of Catholic education in view of the salvation of souls.
VISION STATEMENT
Inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pax Christi Academies will become the national model of Catholic K-8 schools in the areas of faith and moral formation, academic education, and enrollment growth and financial sustainability.
“It’s time for a new vision for Catholic school governance, which requires direct accountability, financial and technological sophistication and an investment in more innovative ways to educate and form children in Christ.”
STEVE CAMERON
CHAIRMAN, PAX CHRISTI ACADEMIES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAX CHRISTI BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Erin C.O. Barisano
Timothy R. Busch
Steve Cameron, Chair
Anthony Dufault
Rev. William B. Goldin
John Heffernan
Gwen Hennessey
Matthew J. Heslin, Vice Chair
Cristy Johnson
Roger T. Kirwan
Kory J. Kramer
Bernarda "Berni" Neal
Linh Nguyen
Rev. Michael D. Nguyen
Dan O’Melveny
Steve Pellegrini, Treasurer
Janine Poletti
Tim Ristoff
Very Rev. Angelos Sebastian
Jennifer Stephen, Secretary
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