The Treece Family
Family is the most important worldly institute. When our daughter was born, we were resigned to the fact that she would go to a public school. We didn’t even consider a private school as we never imagined it was possible for our family. We so accepted this fact, that we purchased a home in Katy that shared a road with an exemplary public elementary school. In our minds, it was set up perfectly for us. Little did we know, God had different plans.
I did not grow up Catholic; in fact, during a very difficult time in my life, I was baptized Catholic and joined the St. Theresa Family. The amazing people in this Church accepted me without hesitation, and this began the growth of a major bond with St. Theresa Catholic Church. I do not use the word “Family” lightly. I would most likely be very lost without the amazing people of this Church. During this time, Father Reynolds and Deacon Frank Cromer played a significant role; they were by our side praying with us and there to provide comfort.
After some time had passed, life brought me to Katy; seemingly far from my Church family. I took this time to “test-drive” the Churches here. They are wonderful in their own rite, but they did not have the warmth and love that I experienced during my days at St. Theresa.
As I mentioned before, I was baptized later in life, and my Godmother has been a major influence on my life. As my daughter was approaching the age to start kindergarten, she mentioned to me that St. Theresa had started a school. Selfishness made this decision difficult. We share our street with an amazing and large exemplary elementary school; however, I knew that if Father Reynolds was going to start a school, it was going to be the absolute best opportunity for any child. Not only would my baby girl receive the best education available, but she would enjoy endless opportunities each day to grow in her faith with her education.
Furthermore, I did a little research on the public schools. I read endless articles of children being chastised for their drawings of Jesus or for saying grace before lunch. I quickly realized that if God is not welcomed in a school, then neither is my child. All of a sudden, the sacrifice of driving 30 minutes one way each day seemed small in comparison to the relationship she would build with Christ at a Catholic School.
St. Theresa’s Catholic School was obviously attractive to me. I promptly renewed our family as parishioners with St. Theresa’s and began to learn more about our school. We were impressed by what we found. My favorite aspect of the school is that it is still quite small. The parents of STCS proved to be just like the rest of the parishioners; welcoming and warm. As we attended the events sponsored by the school, we instantly felt like family. Not only is my child afforded the amazing opportunity to build a lasting relationship with Christ, receive an all-star education, but we have made amazing new friends as well. My kindergartner knows just about everyone in the school, and she loves getting up each morning despite our commute to see everyone. More importantly though, she is a part of a growing school; this unique feature is amazing for children. Furthermore, our child has blossomed into such a polite young lady. As we meet strangers and old friends, she blows them away with her intelligence and politeness; all fostered and grown by STCS.
We strongly encourage any parent to look into enrolling their child(ren) to STCS; it will most definitely prove to be the absolute best experience in your children’s life as well as your own.