Villa Spiritus is an integrated educational program that honours the theological order of the domestic Church, affirming parents as the primary educators of their children. The Villa Spiritus program is informed by the knowledge that children are persons with dignity and a supernatural destiny.

Villa Spiritus has an intentional monastic ordering. The rhythm of the day revolves around the chanting of the daily offices, the Little Hours, and attendance at Mass. The influence of monastic spirituality, industriousness and orderliness permeate Villa Spiritus in tangible ways.

The wholesome environment of Villa Spiritus allows each child to mature academically and in virtue with gentle and charitable guidance. Studies are meant to emphasise and nurture the intellectual, historical, artistic, and spiritual gifts of the faith. The ultimate goal is for students to discover the influence and beauty of Catholicism in every aspect of culture and their own lives, growing in holiness and drawing ever closer to the Triune God.

Students come together for Religion, Math and Science as primary subjects. Choral Music and Schola Montis (outdoor education) round out the school-delivered program. Parents home educate English Language Arts and Social Studies, as well as any elective subjects. For these subjects, Villa Spiritus supports traditional home education completion options, including a parent-verified transcript and diploma, as well as course challenge for AB Education credit. Each student's Alberta Education Transcript will contain their school-delivered course marks, and may earn credit for home education portion through course challenge Alberta High School Diploma

Daily Schedule

(See Calendar for specific dates)

In person location: Living Water College of the Arts, 541005 Rge Rd 72, Derwent
In person: Wednesday
Remote learning at home: Monday, or Friday where Monday is a holiday