Under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland, St. Dominic Academy is a Catholic co-educational PK – 8 school. Central to the mission of St. Dom’s is the formation of the whole person in the image of Jesus Christ, our Lord and God. From our youngest learners to those graduating from 8th grade, our students are called to deepen their relationship with God and each other through integration of the Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study, Community, and Service in every aspect of school life. Theology classes, weekly Masses, yearly retreats, community building activities, and service to the community form the foundation for educating our students in Veritas Vitae, the True of Life.
School Chaplain
Nurturing the Sacramental life of St. Dominic Academy is the ministry of our Chaplain, Fr. Divine Fossoh. A native of Cameroon, Africa, he offers weekly Masses, aids in the planning and hosting of yearly retreats for grades 6 - 8 students, offers confession and classroom instruction. An avid soccer player, he might also be found participating in team practices.
Retreats
Retreats are an integral part of a Catholic school's faith formation program. Every St. Dom’s student, from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade, experience a day retreat. Retreats include a variety of activities that address the social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of who we are as children of God.
Theology Classes
All St. Dom’s students have Theology courses as part of their academic schedule. These classes survey the richness of our Judeo-Christian Faith, explore the deepest questions of the human mind and heart, and teach us our role in caring for each other. While not all St. Dom’s students are Catholic, all benefit from learning the tenants of Jesus’ teachings as has been handed down through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.