Happy, Healthy, and Holy

We understand it’s essential to help children develop skills for a happy, healthy life.

At St. Bernard Prep, we’re interested not only in the earthly well being of your child, but also the heavenly. What’s important to us is that your child is happy, healthy, and holy!

Faith requires more than head knowledge. It's a relationship of love with the divine. As St. John says in his First Letter, “We know and believe the love God has for us.”

Best boarding schools in the US. Photo of St. Bernard Abbey Church.

The Life of the Church

The Catholic Christian character of our students is nurtured most profoundly by the Sacramental life of the Church. With weekly celebration of the Holy Mass, regular opportunities for the Sacrament of Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and daily prayer, life at SBP is one of faith, hope, and love.

We find students are actually eager for Catholic formation, embracing classes, spiritual walks, and guided retreats offered throughout the year.

Best boarding schools in the US. Photo of Students in a chapel service at St Bernard Prep.

All are Called to Virtue

Not all of our students are Catholic, yet God’s call to a life of goodness and virtue extends to all.

Many students eagerly help prepare school liturgies, serve as Knights of the Altar, sing sacred music in praise of God, and practice acts of service within the community.

In doing so, students find a higher purpose. They understand they are called to greater things.