Making His Kingdom a Reality in Our World
Welcome to Immaculate Conception School! Immaculate Conception School has long served the educational needs of those truly seeking a religious oriented Catholic education in Yuma, AZ. Throughout its history, Immaculate Conception School has consistently taught and affirmed the doctrines and religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Established in 1875, Immaculate Conception School continues to be supported by the presence of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and a strong Catholic lay principal, faculty, and staff. Immaculate Conception School enjoys full accreditation with both the North Central Association and the Western Catholic Education Association. Its faculty is both certified and professionally talented. Students consistently perform above average on standardized tests.
Immaculate Conception School nurtures the religious formation of its students through regular attendance at Mass, religious education, service opportunities, preparation for Sacraments, and many varied prayer opportunities throughout the school and liturgical year. With the support of parents and parish, I.C. School is an authentically Catholic School where Christ is real and His presence is experienced each day as people work and learn and grow together to make His Kingdom a reality in our world.
Mission Statement
Immaculate Conception Catholic School is committed to religious formation, academic excellence, and compassionate service.
Philosophy
Immaculate Conception Catholic School consistently teaches and affirms the doctrines and religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The teachers, as facilitators of learning, assist parents in their responsibility as the primary educators of their children. The primary goals of the schools are to teach within a nurturing environment the Good News of Jesus Christ, to academically prepare students for lifelong learning, to build local and world community, and to serve others.
The religious foundation provided through the Catholic Church is integrated in the academic curriculum. Immaculate Conception Catholic School addresses the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and emotional growth and well being of each student. The school also respects and celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity of all members of the school community.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations ..." (Matt. 28: 19-20)