Mission & Values

Mission Statement

Nativity Catholic School teaches as Jesus did fostering each child’s potential through Faith, STEM, and Excellence.

Nativity Catholic School Philosophy of Education

Strategically advance Faith, STEM, and Excellence to foster a relationship with Christ, form moral character, develop creativity and problem-solving skills to thrive as compassionate, productive citizens in a global society. 

Tailor instruction through faith-filled differentiated, project-based, and interactive learning; infusing STEM in all content areas.  

Appreciate that each child is uniquely created by God, honor diverse gifts, cultures, and learning styles by providing multiple pathways to mastery, collaboration, creativity, and growth.   

Recognize our mission to teach as Jesus did, cultivate a safe, joyful, and structured community that celebrates the teachings of the Catholic Church and nurtures curiosity, faith and academic excellence.

About Us

Nativity Catholic School builds a vital community of faith by recognizing that its ministry incorporates a three-fold dimension: God’s message, Christian fellowship, and service to the community. The school strives to accomplish this through the celebration of liturgy and shared prayer, sacramental preparation, religious instruction, school/parish fellowship opportunities and the incorporation of Christian virtues into all areas of the curriculum and school life.

Nativity Catholic School is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA) – Diocese of Arlington and is a 2008 National Blue Ribbon School awardee. Nativity is recognized as a 2024-2025 STEM School of Excellence by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, or ITEEA, for their commitment to providing a robust Integrative STEM education experience. In 2025, Nativity also earned the National Certificate for STEM Excellence from the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE).