Campus Ministry at St. Francis High School shares in the mission of the global Catholic Church, including sharing the values of Catholic Social Teaching. Students are given the opportunity to think, analyze and reflect upon its key principles of:
- Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- Call to Family, Community, and Participation
- Rights and Responsibilities (Human Rights and Dignity)
- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
- Solidarity
- Care for God's Creation
All members of the community are encouraged to share their gifts in order to enrich the greater community. Liturgies, prayer services, retreats, community events and service projects are the result of people sharing their gifts and talents.
Christian Service
Christian Service is a graduation requirement based on responding to the Gospel's call to serve and living out St. Francis High School's four pillars: faith, excellence, leadership, and service. When a young woman graduates from St. Francis High School, our hope and goal is that she leaves with a sense of justice and a passion to serve those in need.
Retreats
Students of each grade level have an opportunity to take time away from their busy school life to explore their spirituality, self, and relationships with God and others. All students, regardless of faith background, are strongly encouraged to attend a retreat each year while at SFHS.
Liturgies and Prayer Services
School-wide liturgies and prayer services mark key moments in the liturgical and school year. These events are mandatory and students are required to wear formal uniform. In lieu of the Eucharist, non-Catholic students are encouraged to receive a blessing. Parents are welcome to attend these gatherings (sign-in at the front office).
Leadership and Community Building
There are many opportunities for student leaders to help guide Campus Ministry activities by assisting the Campus Ministry staff in organizing many additional community-building activities throughout the school year.
Campus Ministry Support Team
Acknowledging that parents are the primary teachers of faith, family is where the spirit is nurtured, and Catholic schools support these efforts, Campus Ministry has formed a support team of parents who assist in bringing parent support and involvement into Campus Ministry events and programs.
Big Sister Mentoring Program
Seniors who volunteer for our Big Sister Mentoring Program have an important role to play in influencing the freshman-year experience of their assigned Little Sisters.
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