Saint Mark's High School & Gospel of Saint Mark Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering Saint Mark's High School history, mission, seal symbols, core values, and key facts about Saint Mark and his gospel.

Four Core Values

Faith, excellence, humility, integrety

Mission Statement of Saint Mark's High School

Everything is possible to one who has faith. Mark 9:23. As an extension of the Diocese of Wilmington’s educational mission in the Catholic Church, Saint Mark’s High School provides an atmosphere for learning that is infused with Catholic virtues

Official Opening Date

September 1969

Bishops Overseeing Groundbreaking and Naming

Bishop of Jerusalem and Bishop of Antioch

James dalane

The first principal of Saint Mark's

The Star (School Seal)

Represents the Blessed Mother, the Star of the Sea, which comes from Bishop Hyle’s coat of arms as a reminder of the man who made our school’s existence possible.

The Chi Rho

The symbol of Christ, in whom we are grounded.

The Open Book and Cross

Symbolize Christian education.

Saint Mark

One of the three writers of the gospel

Gospel of Saint Mark

One of the shortest and oldest gospels, written between 60 and 70AD