Partnering with you to build resilient communities, attentive minds, and a healthy culture.

Teachers and Administrators Are Burning Out

Across the country, schools are under pressure like never before. Nearly half of K–12 teachers say they feel burned out “often” or “always”—the highest rate of any profession. The demands keep growing: teachers are asked to instruct, counsel, discipline, and mentor, with little to no training as student mental health needs skyrocket. This leads to:

3 out of 4 teachers report frequent job-related stress.

28% show symptoms of depression, almost double the average for other workers.

81% of teachers say student behavior has worsened since the pandemic.

48% of administrators report experiencing high burnout with over 10% turnover each year

Students Are Suffering

The challenges aren’t just on the shoulders of teachers, students themselves are struggling at unprecedented levels.

Behind these numbers are real children in our Catholic schools. Students who are anxious, overwhelmed, and searching for hope. When their needs go unmet, learning suffers, relationships fray, and entire communities feel the weight.

And Parents Terrified of the Future

Every parent wants the same thing: for their child to grow up safe, happy, and whole. But in today’s world, that desire is clouded with fear. Moms and dads see the headlines. They carry these worries in their hearts every day they drop their child off at school.

And Catholic schools, places meant to form the whole person, are being asked to help carry that burden. Parents are wondering, how do I make sure this doesn’t happen to my child?

Catholic schools are called to form the whole person. But to do that, teachers need support, parents need solutions, and students need real healing, to make the most of their educational experience.

That’s why we created Scholavita—a three-year partnership that equips schools with the training, mentorship, and curriculum needed to build a culture of resilience and presence for the entire community.

The ScholaVita 3-Year

Support System

Year 1: A Strong Foundation

Prepared Workshop: 1–2 day training for staff to recognize and respond to mental health distress.
Presence Course: an 8-week, research-backed formation in stress reduction and present-moment awareness.
Mentorship Access: You can’t give what you don’t have and this one-on-one support offers healing and support to staff in need.

Year 2: Spreading the Impact

Specialized Workshops: targeted support for counselors, administrators, new teachers, and more.
Presence for Families: the formation course expanded to include staff, students, and parents.
Continued Mentorship: ongoing personalized support for those who need it most.

Year 3: Transforming Classrooms

Forming Attentive Minds Curriculum: K–8 lessons integrating Catholic faith and psychology.
Teaches emotional regulation, empathy, self-gift, and wise decision-making.
Includes saint stories, daily practices, and complete classroom resources.

What You’ll Experience

with ScholaVita

8-Week Presence Retreat: Practical formation for living in the present moment with God.

Integrates evidence-based psychology practices with Catholic spirituality
Reduces stress, anxiety, and burnout
Equips staff and parents with tools for presence and resilience
Delivered in a way that fits into daily life and school schedules

Prepared Mental Health First Aid Workshop (2 Days):

Practical skills for recognizing and responding to mental health challenges.

Trains staff to identify signs of distress in students and colleagues
Provides step-by-step support strategies grounded in compassion and faith
Builds confidence for teachers, administrators, and staff in high-pressure situations
Creates a safer, more supportive school environment

One-on-One Mentorship: Personal accompaniment when it’s needed most.

Confidential support with trained and certified CatholicPsych Mentors
Helps staff navigate personal and professional stress
Offers guidance that integrates psychology and spirituality
Accessible throughout the partnership for those who need deeper care

Forming Attentive Minds Curriculum: Building Resilient Students: Guided by the wisdom of the saints, this K–8 curriculum forms the whole child

Helps students grow in self-awareness, self-control, and healthy relationships
Strengthens focus, creativity, empathy, gratitude, and decision-making
Equips students with practical tools for stress reduction and resilience
Integrates Catholic faith with psychology to nurture dignity and self-gift

Why Schools Choose ScholaVita

Become a Contemplative School – Join a network committed to human flourishing in mind, body, and spirit
Scalable for Any District Size – From rural schools to urban systems, our model adapts to your needs
Evidence-Based Approach – Built on proven practices adapted for education professionals
Comprehensive Support – Addressing mental health and formation at individual, group, and system levels
Practical Implementation – Designed to fit the busy rhythms of school life
Measurable Outcomes – Track improvements in wellbeing, retention, and school climate
Holistic Formation – Supporting the development of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit

A Step Forward for Your School

Today, schools face increasing challenges: stress and burnout among teachers, rising mental health struggles in students, and the disconnect between home, school, and faith life.