Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is a Roman Catholic co-educational school of the Archdiocese of Miami, following the tradition of Catholic youth formation and the motto of the school’s namesake, “Manere in Dilectione Christi” – “To abide in the love of Christ.”

In its persons, programs and procedures its mission reflects the enlivened message of the gospel values and the teaching ministry of the Church. As the word “Catholic” means universal, so too are all members of this educational community-students, parents and faculty-part of the body and image of God.

It is the school’s sacred trust to provide a varied program of religious experiences, educational offerings, athletic programs, social and cultural opportunities and community service encounters that will provide a foundation upon which the individual recognizes one’s personal relationship with community and Church. The sense of community developed by this mission fosters a partnership among parents, students and faculty to create an atmosphere of respect, understanding, trust, sincerity, tolerance and joy like that of a healthy family. Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School affirms its Catholic commitment and finds its source in the tradition and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. It seeks to impart and guide the acquisition of knowledge in an atmosphere in which spiritual values are paramount.

The spiritual ministry of the school offers students the opportunity to witness and commit to their faith, to nourish their prayer life, participate in the sacraments and engage in service to the community in a four-year program of religious studies. By fostering and mentoring the spiritual, intellectual, moral and physical development of students, they will be prepared to graduate strengthened by their faith, confident in their abilities to achieve and aware of their Catholic and American heritages.

As a primarily college preparatory educational institution, the school strives to engender an inquisitiveness and excitement for the lifelong process of learning. The curriculum is designed to meet the range of intellectual abilities and capabilities of the student body through a variety of courses. It is the aim of the school to develop sound study habits and learning skills including critical thinking, analyzing data, logical problem solving and transfer of knowledge through the academic disciplines. Extracurricular activities encourage the development of leadership, service, individual responsibility, creativity and sportsmanship in a Roman Catholic environment.

In acknowledging a community of diverse languages, customs, cultures and traditions – a diversity that enriches the students’ experiences – they are engendered with a respect for the sacredness of all men and women and their obligation to the common good consistent with the Roman Catholic code of moral and ethical conduct. Students will be exposed to the relationship between person, community and the environment – all part of an interlocking relationship with God. In addition, they are provided with the challenge of the technological age, the global economy and the community of faith.

The school emphasizes the importance of each faculty member who imparts, facilitates, and guides individual curiosity, the intellect, and the spirit of caring, a respect for all life and the divinity of the person in developing his/her unique potential for personal growth. Qualified and enthusiastic, they inspire an eagerness for wisdom. Respectful, compassionate and humane, they encourage confidence and inspire students to work, persevere and discipline themselves. They exemplify in living what they profess to teach.

The school community commits itself to encouraging and strengthening the family unit. While the Church recognizes the responsibility of the family in the formulation and direction of its child’s education, a partnership among parents, students and faculty is essential. Parental responsibility in instilling Catholic values and involvement whenever possible, especially in the spirit of stewardship, is crucial to the school’s mission. Fortified by a strong faith, Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School steps into the 21st century ennobled by spirituality, prepared for the rapidly changing technological age and faithful to a commitment to one another and God.