Mission & History

Mission Statement
The mission of St. Peter’s Catholic School, a ministry of St. Peter’s Church of Columbia, SC, is to provide to K4 through sixth grade students of the South Carolina Midlands, an education that is academically excellent, SACS accredited, diverse and anchored in the Catholic faith and traditions.

Vision Statement
The vision of St. Peter’s Catholic School is to provide an academically superior education, based on sound educational research and best practice while maintaining an essential Catholic presence in downtown Columbia. St. Peter’s values and celebrates diversity and provides a nurturing environment that promotes respect and dignity for all.

History

St. Peter’s Parish has a rich history of service to the Midlands of South Carolina. Click below to watch a video celebrating that history and the tradition of service to the communities surrounding Columbia, SC. (Thanks to Katie Preston for producing this excellent tribute!)

The History of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and School from john quirk on Vimeo.