Academy
Our Mission
The “heart” of our redemption is the starting point of every process of Christian education, which is likewise always an education to a full humanity.” Our mission is to teach from the Heart of Christ that is the pursuit of the weightier things in life and education: right judgment, mercy, and faith. We seek to prepare students for service and leadership in the world and ultimately for eternity.
The Heart of Family
True education is more than informative; it is formative – a lesson in the sincere gift of self which begins at home. Recognizing the primary role of parents, we educate “in loco parentis”, coming along side families who are dedicated to an education that holds the formation of virtue above occupational training.
The Heart of the Student
As students of Christ, we are called not only to know Him, but to follow Him. Fostering the student as a true disciple of Christ full of devotion, docility, diligence, and discipline, we emphasize the way of the cross, self-sacrifice, and community living. We strive to provide real life challenges that nurture critical thinking, personal responsibility, persistent effort, stewardship, and holiness. Drawing from the roots of classical education, we build on the same education given to most of history’s Saints.
The Heart of the Church
Schools were born from the Heart of the Church and have always been recognized as an incomparable center of creativity, providing the dissemination of knowledge and wisdom for the good of humanity. In this tradition, as a Catholic school faithful to the Church, we consecrate ourselves without reserve to the cause of truth. It is in the context of the impartial search for truth that the relationship between faith and reason is brought to light and meaning. The invitation of Saint Augustine, “Intellege ut credas; crede ut intellegas” ,(understand that you may believe, believe that you may understand), is relevant to those called to explore courageously the riches of Revelation and of nature so that the united endeavor of intelligence and faith will enable people to come to the full measure of their humanity, created in the image and likeness of God, renewed even more marvelously, after sin, in Christ, and called to shine forth in the light of the Spirit.
About Us
Our team
Meet the Faculty of Cor Christi Academy
John Haberman
Founder, Praeceptor
“I am grateful to be part of the mission of Cor Christi Academy as it has been a continual source of spiritual growth, study, and friendship for our family. My prayer is that God continue to bless the work done here that other families may too enjoys its fruits.”
Luzmaria Gutierrez
Dean of Young Students, Administrator, Teacher
“This will be my third year with Cor Christi. I enjoy teaching here at the Academy because it’s a place where students are taught truth, and encouraged to pursue virtue because of it. I have an MA in teaching from Seattle University, a BA in Botany from the Univesity of Washington as well as a Washington teaching certificate, with an endorsement in Biology.”
Matthew Ockinga
Dean of H.S. Students, Teacher
“The Baltimore Catechism states that God made us to know, love and serve him this life so we can be eternally happy with him in Heaven. Cor Christi Academy provides a prayerful environment to live out this mission with hard work, simplicity and joy. Some of the most profound moments of my life have come through the simple lessons God has taught me through my students.” Educational Background: Associates of Arts, Wenatchee Valley College Bachelor’s in English with a Writing Concentration, Franciscan University of Steubenville Master of Arts in Philosophy and Religion, University of St. Mary of the Lake
Matthew Haberman
Praeceptor
“My experience working for Cor Cristi Academy has been a revelation of God’s love and patience. The curriculum is a gateway to living our lives out to the fullest not only in this life but in the next as well. We are graced with receiving the Sacraments regularly, which has opened up a whole new world of light in this dark world. How thankful I am to be able to help these young children grow in their faith and wisdom.”
Constance Haberman
Praeceptor
“This will be my tenth year at Cor Christi Academy, and my third as a teacher. The overall experience has been the best of my life. It has made me strong in my faith and studies. I’m excited to continue Cor Christi’s mission through teaching. I enjoy Latin, English and Literature, and write fiction novels at my home in Waterville.”
Michael Drollman
Praeceptor
“This will be my third year at Cor Christi Academy. I enjoy this ministry because it feeds my desire to encourage children, for the well-being of their souls as well as their minds. I have always been interested in the physical sciences and have many college courses in Astronomy, Biology, Geology and Math. Cor Christi gives me the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience with my students.”
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FAQ
We use the online Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) as our base curriculum and meet in person 3 days a week; other days are home study. We have First Friday Activities as well.
Cor Christi Academy welcomes students ages 8 through high school.