Mission of NDNJ | High School in Lawrenceville NJ

ND Mission

Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.

We Believe...

In the Values

revealed through the Gospels, centered in God’s love and the Catholic faith, which permeate all aspects of the Notre Dame community.
In Diversity

in mutual respect and an appreciation of diversity.
In Education

in a challenging, interactive academic environment, that is respectful of the learning style and needs of each individual.
In Life-Long Learning

in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, creativity, and a commitment to life-long learning for faculty and students.
In a Life-Changing Environment

in the necessity to have a secure, caring and enthusiastic environment, which has a consistent code of conduct and fosters integrity.
In the Promotion of Leadership

through self-discipline, self-discovery and self-worth, in order to encourage personal responsibility, accountability, growth and fulfillment.
In Beyond the Classroom

in the need to provide extensive quality opportunities for community service and co-curricular involvement in order to develop personal growth while building pride and ownership in the Notre Dame family beyond the classroom.
In Responsible Choices

In educating our students to discern moral, ethical and responsible choices in a constantly evolving global community.