This year, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids reported total enrollment that surpassed both last year and the 2019-2020 school year, and the diocese saw its highest kindergarten enrollment in 13 years.

Across the 26 elementary schools and five high schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, preschool-12th grade enrollment for 2021-22 is 6,267 students.

“I like praying in school because it’s peaceful and it gives me time to get to know God. When I pray, I feel good because I know God is listening to me.”

“When I come to school, I think a lot about what God wants me to be when I grow up. Every day, I learn more and more about what’s possible.”

“Every day at school, I get to discover the gifts God has given me, and I get to share them with my friends.”

“I know that I belong at my school, because everyone is so kind."

“My children grew this year in a way that was only possible with in-person learning. I couldn’t be happier with my Catholic school.”

Host Shelley Irwin spoke with Superintendent Dave Faber and Marketing Communications Coordinator Greg Ghering.

In the midst of the thought-provoking classes, exciting extracurriculars, and busy social life of the high school years, imagine quiet moments built into each day to turn to God in prayer.

A time to become more deeply rooted in faith, to experience tremendous growth in academics, and for leaders to be born.