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About the Nonprofit

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Our Mission
The Aquinas Institute of Rochester is a Catholic, private, college preparatory, co-educational school educating in the Basilian tradition.

Our mission is to teach all students goodness, discipline, and knowledge, supported through gospel values, within a comprehensive curricular and co-curricular program that will prepare them to be responsible and caring citizens.

Belief Statements
We Believe:
Our school community is centered in the teachings of Jesus Christ as expressed in our motto, “I believe whatever the Son of God has said.”
Our students are taught goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
We will treat all others as children of God, deserving of respect and dignity.
Education is a lifelong process that develops the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Service to others is our expression of Christ’s love for us.
Tradition is an honored aspect of our Aquinas school family.
We are dedicated to being an integral part of the City of Rochester community.