CtR offers two exceptional opportunities for your child’s educational needs. CtR Catholic School and the Genesis Early Childhood Program provide a loving Catholic Christian environment where your children are inspired by learning and guided by faith. CtR School provides a comprehensive academic education steeped in the Catholic tradition, and Genesis ECP offers a curriculum of activities to support and enhance a young child’s social/emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual development. Both programs focus on the development of the whole child, educating them mind, body and spirit. Additionally, Genesis ECP and CtR Catholic School use curriculum that is in alignment with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Guidelines for Pre-kindergarten.
Compare the programs in the chart below to see which one fits your family needs. To register for the Genesis ECP, visit the Genesis webpage. To apply to CtR Catholic School, follow the steps in the school's Admissions Checklist.
Christ the Redeemer Genesis Early Childhood Program |
Topic | Christ the Redeemer Catholic School |
A weekday children’s ministry of Christ the Redeemer | Type of Program | Part of the Catholic School System of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston |
18 months to 4 years old | Students | 3 years to 8th grade |
Two Programs: Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday | Days of the Week | Monday through Friday |
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extended care only for siblings of Catholic School students from 7:45-9 a.m. or 2-3:15 p.m. |
Hours | 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) Extended care from 7-7:45 a.m. or 3:15-6 p.m. |
Enrolls all children based on availability in classes | Enrollment | Has an admission policy that requires screening before enrollment |
Works with 18-month-olds through 5-year-olds at their developmental level to foster further development in readiness for future academics success | Admissions | Screens students to ensure the students are ready for the rigors of the full school day |
Licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services using a center-based early childhood curriculum | Licensing/ Accreditation |
Accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops - Education Department (TCCB-ED) |
Teacher backgrounds include a degree in early childhood or a related field, a CDA or other educational credentials. Each teacher also receives 24 hours of required annual training | Teacher Qualifications | Teacher credentials include a bachelor’s degree in early childhood |