St. Francis High School

“The entire Saint Francis community of students and educators celebrate monthly Eucharistic liturgies or Prayer Services together. Our students lead our Liturgies through serving in various roles as lectors, singers, A/V support and in reflections.”

“September 10 – Mass of the Holy Spirit (All grades, L2 day) September 28 - BRIC Parent Mass (8:00 a.m.) October 6 - Mass of Saint Francis (All grades, L2 day)”

“Mass is celebrated every morning at 7:15 a.m. in Saint Joseph’s Chapel. All students and educators are welcome to attend.”

“Today, the chapel is open to all, offering a peaceful retreat. Join us for daily Mass at 7:15 a.m. or take part in the Rosary on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:35 p.m.”

“Reconciliation is offered for the whole school during Advent and Lent as well as by appointment through Campus Ministry.”

“The Holy Cross Mission and Ministry Center has a full time chaplain devoted to the spiritual needs of both the sick and the dying in our Saint Francis Community. If your family is in need of our chaplaincy services for any reason, please contact Mary Ann Ruebusch for more information.”

“Mass is celebrated every morning at 7:15 a.m. in Saint Joseph’s Chapel. All students and educators are welcome to attend.”

“Four years of Religious Studies is required to graduate. Religion is required each year, following a prescribed”

“Religious Studies 4 years (40 credits)”

“this broad field. Students will analyze the arguments and conclusions of both secular and Christian philosophers”

“Junior Ethical Reasoning and Social Justice”

“I. A person of faith who imparts Holy Cross values in the Catholic tradition by: Demonstrating a basic understanding of the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and the essential doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church.”

“Centering the contributions, lived experiences, and histories of people of color, our Ethnic Studies curriculum brings a lens of Catholic social teaching.”

“Our mandatory Freshman Connection and Orientation Days are designed to help students build relationships with classmates and educators, meet their advisors, explore our BRIC value of the year and immerse themselves in our Holy Cross community.”

“The sophomore and junior service learning days are integrated within the sophomore and junior religious studies courses which emphasizes both service and reflection.”

“The Junior Retreat is an optional overnight experience centered around the theme of life's journey.”

“The Senior Retreat is a unique, optional and partially silent spiritual journey that offers a profound experience over two nights. Held at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos Hills”

“Encounter Retreat (Saint Francis High School) November 11 Open to all grade levels (application information coming soon)”

“Jodi Min Director of Holy Cross Mission & Ministry 650 968-1213, ext. 319”

“The Holy Cross Mission and Ministry Center has a full time chaplain devoted to the spiritual needs of both the sick and the dying in our Saint Francis Community. If your family is in need of our chaplaincy services for any reason, please contact Mary Ann Ruebusch for more information.”

“IGNITE Youth Ministry is a Catholic based, student led youth group open to all students and all faiths. The group has three prongs: Friendship, Sacraments and Service. The bi-monthly meetings include opportunities for students to talk about the challenges and struggles of maintaining their Catholic values.”

“Liz Franco Associate Campus Minister, Retreats P: 650 968-1213 | Ext. 278”

“Lisa Butler Associate Campus Minister, Immersions”

“Phil Pompei Associate Campus Minister, Community Service Outreach”

“Dan Quinn Associate Campus Minister, Holy Cross Mission”

“IGNITE Youth Ministry is a Catholic based, student led youth group open to all students and all faiths. The group has three prongs: Friendship, Sacraments and Service. The bi-monthly meetings include opportunities for students to talk about the challenges and struggles of maintaining their Catholic values.”

“Fellowship Of Holy Cross Athletes Come share your faith journey with other Saint Francis athletes in a collaboration setting. The group meets once a month for donuts, juice and fellowship.”

“IGNITE is our school's faith-based youth group, run by a core team of students and our Co-Moderators.”

“Theology & Film Club A club to analyze theological topics and themes in media! Students watch media clips from films and then discuss various themes relating to Catholic theology.”

“Each day students and educators lead prayers over the PA system that unite our school assembly as one.”

“Mass is celebrated every morning at 7:15 a.m. in Saint Joseph’s Chapel. All students and educators are welcome to attend.”

“The Saint Francis High School Community Service Program is a four-year graduation requirement.”

“Community Service 50 Hours”

“The sophomore service requirement is 15 hours total: 5 Hours Service Learning Class Trip 10 Direct Service Hours with a vulnerable population”

“Centering the contributions, lived experiences, and histories of people of color, our Ethnic Studies curriculum brings a lens of Catholic social teaching.”

“We also integrate Ethnic Studies into our interdisciplinary courses in English, Religious Studies and Visual and Performing Arts.”

“stewardship will be explored in depth in the writings of Saint Francis, Pope Francis’ document Laudato Si’ and other”

“Students on these immersions engage with different communities as they learn about social justice issues they experience. By listening to personal stories and living in solidarity with the community, they learn about advocacy”

“The Senior Retreat is a unique, optional and partially silent spiritual journey that offers a profound experience over two nights. Held at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos Hills”