Student Life at a Private Catholic School | Chesterton Academy of the Divine Family

Encountering Christ

Catholicism is central to our mission. For this reason, every school day includes Mass. We teach theology out of the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and papal documents. Other important ways we live the faith include annual pilgrimages and retreats, modest and wholesome extracurricular activities, and sacred art and crucifixes adorn the hall and the classrooms.

Faith in Our School

Daily Mass
Weekly opportunities for Adoration
Retreats, Confession, and Spiritual Formation
Faith incorporated into every subject
Chaplains or regular visits from priests and religious

TRADITIONS & CV EVENTS

As a newly founded school, Chesterton Academy of The Divine Family is excited to establish meaningful traditions that foster faith, joy, and community. While we are just beginning our journey, we are committed to creating a vibrant student life filled with retreats, celebrations, and special events that will become beloved aspects of our school culture.

From faith-filled retreats to seasonal celebrations, we look forward to shaping experiences that will deepen our students' formation in faith, virtue, and fellowship. As we grow, students will have the unique opportunity to help shape and establish traditions that will define our school for years to come.

By joining Chesterton Academy of The Divine Family, students will not only receive a rich classical education but also become part of a joyful and faith-centered community where lifelong memories and traditions are made.

These events foster community, faith, and fellowship, celebrating important seasons and themes throughout the school year.

Family Day Retreat
To begin the school year with faith, fellowship, and community, Chesterton Academy of The Divine Family invites students and their families to participate in our Family Day Retreat. This special gathering is designed to bring together all families, setting the tone for a joyful and faith-filled year.
Guided by faculty, staff, and school leaders, families will engage in outdoor activities, team-building exercises, prayer, and reflection. Through shared experiences, parents and students will strengthen their bond with one another, deepen their faith, and immerse themselves in the mission and spirit of Chesterton Academy of the Divine family.
This retreat provides a wonderful opportunity to build lasting friendships, grow in virtue and unity, and embrace the joy of learning and living in a faith-centered community.
All Saints Day Celebration
Students dress as saints & share their stories
St. Nicholas Celebration
Student-led Advent gathering
Epiphany Celebration & House Competition
Epiphany Celebration & House Competition
Catholic Schools Week
National Catholic Schools Week (CSW), an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, runs from the last Sunday in January through the following Saturday,

Key Dates & Events (PDF)

Athletics

Because Chesterton Academy of the Divine Family is a new school, we are working to expand our athletics offerings. We value the importance of athletics as a means of building character and promoting physical health. We are planning to offer the following program includes:

Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Football
Track and Field
Tennis

Questions? Contact Athletics@cadivinefamily.com

House System

Chesterton Academy’s House system is drawn from the 1,000 year-old tradition of Christian education exemplified in the colleges at Oxford and Cambridge. The Houses provide real, tangible community within the larger school, giving students the opportunity to take ownership, fulfill the call to leadership, and to cultivate the ideal conditions for virtue. Each House has two Senior and two Junior prefects, two faculty advisors, and several parent liaisons.

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