Welcome to Our School
My brothers and sisters in the Lord,
I am happy to welcome you to the St. Ignatius of Loyola School. Whether you are new here or whether you are a long-time parent of a St. Ignatius student, you are an important part of our learning community at our parish. Your commitment to Catholic education will have a long-term impact on the beliefs and values held by your children as they grow older. As a graduate of Catholic elementary education, I can surely testify to this.
For all parishioners, it is important to realize that parishes that include schools are one community of faith rather than two. Although parents have primary responsibility of educating their child in the practice of the faith, the church has the duty to assist them, whether through Catholic schooling or the Parish School of Religion (PSR). For generations, parishioners at St. Ignatius have upheld the value of Catholic education, and have offered their time, talents and treasure to make Catholic education effective and affordable to as many as possible. To parents of school children at St. Ignatius, I cannot emphasize enough the need to model the faith for your child. Above all, this means making sure you take part in Sunday (or Saturday evening) Mass. One of the most disheartening confessions I hear from children is that they do not attend Mass on Sundays. When I ask them why, they respond, “Because my parents won’t take me.”
Some of you might be aware of a restructuring process taking place in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati called “Beacons of Light.” This roughly five-year process involves every Catholic parish and school within the archdiocese. Its goal is to create well-resourced and reenergized parishes that will better carry out the evangelizing mission of the church. Although the Beacons of Light will also affect St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, our parish size and vitality allow us to remain a single-site parish under the current restructuring plan.
In the Catholic view, God doesn’t save us individually. God saves us together as one Body of Christ. That’s why if faith is true to the calling of God, it will be lived together. Participation in the life of our parish allows all of us to learn, grow, and find gladness in following Jesus, our life and our hope. May you and your child(ren) find all of these good things in your experience at St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Tom Mannebach
Pastor, St. Ignatius of Loyola Church
Our Mission
St. Ignatius educates each student by helping to develop their faith and by teaching them academic skills that will last a lifetime. Our programs are designed to celebrate and develop the individual gifts of our students and to assist parents in their efforts to educate the whole child. Our ultimate goal is to graduate students whose lives are examples of the Gospel message.
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Better Baby Sitters 5-8th Grade May 1, 2024 @ 3:30 pm
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Kindergarten Screening May 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am
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No School, Teacher School of Faith May 3, 2024 *All Day*
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Kindergarten Screening May 3, 2024 @ 8:00 am
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1st Communion (Rm 115 & Rm 118) May 5, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
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Art Week May 6, 2024 *All Day*
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Saint Ignatius Loyola School, Cincinnati
6 hours ago
Last week we celebrated Everybody Counts!
The program is designed to teach children about various disabilities and how children with these challenges cope with them. It also helps children understand that they don't have to be the best at everything to still be worthwhile and important. The goal is understanding, to help everyone know the person behind the disability, and to create a climate in which we all feel at ease with one another's differences.
Most sessions are led by parent volunteers with the older grades hosting speakers.
It takes a BIG team of generous people to make this happen! Thank YOU volunteers! ... See MoreSee Less
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I was lucky enough to be on the original Everybody Counts Team at St. Ignatius way back in the 80’s! It warms my heart that it is still such an amazing part of our school, touching so many young people!❤️
Saint Ignatius Loyola School, Cincinnati
13 hours ago
Happy 25th Anniversary Fr. Mannebach!Happy 25th Anniversary Fr. Mannebach! We would like to congratulate Fr. Mannebach on his 25th Anniversary to the Preisthood! Father's Ordination was 25 years ago this coming May 15th. We are grateful for his service to the church and to the St. Ignatius of Loyola community! Join us for a reception to celeberate Fr. Mannebach on May 19th after the 12pm Mass in Loyola Hall. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Father!
Happy Anniversary Fr.! We are blessed to have you in our faith community!💙🙏💛
Congratulations Father.
Saint Ignatius Loyola School, Cincinnati
16 hours ago
The Good News Call of the Day recipient for April 29th is 5th grade student Preston K. While maintenance was mowing the fields, Preston gathered the recess equipment so it was out of their way, then held the door for the class at the end of recess. Thank you, Preston, for showing that St. Ignatius starts with I and ends with Us! ... See MoreSee Less
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Casey James
Good job Preston!
Great job Preston!
What a great kid!
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