A Catholic Classical School in Lakewood, Ohio. Serving Grades K–12.
Padre Pio Academy teaches a classical, Catholic curriculum to students in grades K-12. We are a private, independent school founded by lay Catholics as well as a registered 501c3 charity organization. We welcome new students throughout the calendar year. Private tours available.
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Magnifying Holiness
Our patron, Saint Padre Pio, referred to the Blessed Mother as “The Mediatrix of All Graces.” We turn to our perfectly humble and perfectly obedient Blessed Mother to learn how to best follow Jesus Christ. It was Mary who courageously said at the Incarnation, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word,” and it is Mary’s soul that perfectly magnifies the greatness of the Lord.
At Padre Pio Academy, we teach students to extoll God’s greatness and to seek a state of holiness, amplified by a life of virtue, with the help of God's grace, the action of the Holy Spirit, and a life of prayer.
We do this by ascribing to three tenets that guide our methods and, in turn, enlighten our students:
Inspiring Wonder
Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. We cultivate awe for God’s Creation, drawing students into a joyful pursuit of knowledge.
Pursuing Truth
Rooted in classical tradition, our students learn to reason logically and seek truth - revealed fully in Jesus Christ, who is the Truth.
Igniting Faith
Faith is not an idea - it is a way of life. Through daily prayer, the sacraments, and faith formation, our students grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
St. Pio praying before an image of Our Lady of Grace at St. Giovanni Rotondo
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