Faith & Service
Lead with Compassion
At St. Francis High School, faith is more than tradition—it’s a way of life that shapes every student’s journey. Rooted in the Catholic faith and inspired by St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, we embrace young women of all religious backgrounds. Through vibrant campus ministry programs, meaningful service opportunities, and daily practices of reflection and prayer, students are empowered to grow in character, deepen their spirituality, and lead lives of purpose and compassion.
The Role of Faith and Service
Our Campus Ministry Department plays a central role in helping students and faculty engage with their faith, serve others, and make a positive impact both locally and globally. From planning student-led liturgies to organizing justice awareness campaigns, every Troubie is encouraged to share her gifts and be a force for good in the world.
Opportunities Offered Through Campus Ministry
School-Wide and Classroom Prayer
Daily prayer and reflection rooted in Catholic values create space for gratitude, intention, and spiritual connection.
Student-Led Liturgies
Masses and special celebrations planned and led by students help cultivate leadership and shared faith.
Retreat Leadership and Participation
Experiences like Kairos retreats offer students time to reflect, grow, and bond spiritually with their peers.
Service and Justice Initiatives
Educational campaigns and local service projects promote awareness and action for social justice in our community.
Donation Drives
Student-led collections benefit local nonprofit organizations across Sacramento, extending compassion beyond campus.
Faculty and Staff Faith Formation
Ongoing opportunities for spiritual development help our educators and leaders model lives of faith and purpose.
Big Sister Program
This mentorship initiative pairs incoming freshmen—our “Little Sisters”—with upperclasswomen to guide, support, and welcome them into the St. Francis community.
Building Leadership Through Service
Students are encouraged to lead through faith-based service. Life-changing, comprehensive programs encourage young women to take initiative, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Engaging with the Community: Service Opportunities at St. Francis
St. Francis High School offers diverse opportunities for students to engage with both local and global communities, emphasizing the importance of service in personal and spiritual development.
Fostering Spiritual Growth and Personal Development
St. Francis High School is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual and personal growth of its students through programs grounded in Catholic values.
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.