Faith & Service Events

Ministry

Kairos 104
Los Altos Retreat Center

Retreat registration is now open for the 2025-26 academic year. Alums often see Kairos as one of the most memorable and influential experiences at SFHS. Kairos explores the roles of spirituality, religion, relationships, and God in one’s life. This international retreat program is based on Ignatian Spirituality and meets each retreatant where they are in their unique faith journey.​

Ministry Andrea Florez

Junior Retreat #1
Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierra in Applegate

Celebrating the Gift

Students reflect upon the way God loves them and how they are called to live out of that love. This includes exploring their personalities, their gifts and talents, and the many blessings they have received.

A great way for students to connect with their classmates, learn more about themselves, and deepen their relationship with God. Retreat questions can be emailed to Ms. Florez. After registration closes, a packing list and retreat details will be emailed to participating juniors. 

Students leave SF after school on the first day and return after school on the third day; two days of classes are missed at the most.

The fee is $175 (financial assistance is available).

Ministry

Freshman Family Mass

Join us for the Freshman Family Mass, an evening of celebration on Sunday, February 1st at 11:00am. A reception will follow. This special Mass gives thanks for the role of families in the St. Francis community and includes a blessing in which parents will participate. All faiths are welcome – this Mass is for every Troubie! We are pleased to welcome a guest celebrant for this occasion.

More details about the reception and a special blessing for freshmen will be shared soon!

Ministry

Kairos 105
Los Altos Retreat Center

Retreat registration is now open for the 2025-26 academic year. Alums often see Kairos as one of the most memorable and influential experiences at SFHS. Kairos explores the roles of spirituality, religion, relationships, and God in one’s life. This international retreat program is based on Ignatian Spirituality and meets each retreatant where they are in their unique faith journey.​

Ministry

Sophomore Family Mass
in the SFHS gym

On Sunday, March 1st, at 5:30pm in the SFHS Gym, we will celebrate the Sophomore Family Mass. This simple evening liturgy and reception is the second of the four family Masses, highlighting the Class of 2028’s unity. All students in attendance receive the Pax et Bonum pin. Class rings purchased through Jostens will be available at check-in. Other mass reminders include:

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Pax et Bonum Mass
in the Gym

Time to give thanks for Peace & Goodness! Please come join us in giving thanks for peace and goodness at our annual Pax et Bonum Week Mass. All parents, grandparents and guardians are welcome to join us for the 10:00am liturgy in the gym on Wednesday, January 28th. Please sign in at the front office when you arrive on campus. We look forward to seeing you!

Ministry Andrea Florez

Junior Retreat #3
Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierra in Applegate

Celebrating the Gift

Students reflect upon the way God loves them and how they are called to live out of that love. This includes exploring their personalities, their gifts and talents, and the many blessings they have received.

A great way for students to connect with their classmates, learn more about themselves, and deepen their relationship with God. Retreat questions can be emailed to Ms. Florez. After registration closes, a packing list and retreat details will be emailed to participating juniors. 

Ministry

Kairos 103
Los Altos Retreat Center

Retreat registration is now open for the 2025-26 academic year. Alums often see Kairos as one of the most memorable and influential experiences at SFHS. Kairos explores the roles of spirituality, religion, relationships, and God in one’s life. This international retreat program is based on Ignatian Spirituality and meets each retreatant where they are in their unique faith journey.​

Ministry Stephanie Villanueva '98

Big Sister/Little Sister Meeting
in the Gym

Freshmen will be gathering with their classmates and Big Sisters to learn tips about how to prepare for their first high school finals. Freshmen will meet on Wednesday, November 19th at 8:00am in the gym. For more information, check with Campus Ministry or your Big Sister.

Ministry Andrea Florez

Junior Retreat #2
Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierra in Applegate

Celebrating the Gift

Students reflect upon the way God loves them and how they are called to live out of that love. This includes exploring their personalities, their gifts and talents, and the many blessings they have received.

A great way for students to connect with their classmates, learn more about themselves, and deepen their relationship with God. Retreat questions can be emailed to Ms. Florez. After registration closes, a packing list and retreat details will be emailed to participating juniors. 

Ministry Andrea Florez

Kairos Retreat
Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos

Kairos – God’s Time

Students explore the roles of spirituality, religion, and God in their lives. Kairos is an international retreat program based on Ignatian Spirituality.

From thirty to fifty students attend each retreat, led by a team composed of six to eight Student Leaders teamed with Adult Leaders from the faculty and staff. Major talks – each team member presents one – are followed by discussion in small groups. There are other particular activities to promote community, to build a sense of reflection, and to encourage trust and openness.

Ministry Andrea Florez

Sophomore Retreat #1
Christ the King Retreat Center

“What Do You Say That I Am?”

Students explore who they are, who God is in their life, and how their image of God impacts the way they live their lives.

$125 Fee (financial assistance is available).

No refunds within 2 weeks of the retreat date.

Ministry

First Freshman and Big Sister Meeting
in the Gym

The first Big Sister – Little Sister Gathering is Wednesday morning in the gym. Senior Big Sisters will discuss the upcoming Club Rush days with their Little Sisters. Big Sister – Little Sister Gatherings are considered mandatory as they prepare freshmen for upcoming activities and allow them to get to know each other better outside of a classroom environment. 

Ministry Stephanie Villanueva '98

Big Sister/Little Sister Meeting

The primary purpose of this meeting is the Class Jersey Ceremony, where Big Sisters will present the freshman with their class jersey and give them tips to make their HOCO SZN (Homecoming) a time of joy, making new friends, and bonding with their class. The meeting will occur in the gym; students may eat lunch. If students are not at school that day, they can go to Campus Ministry and pick up their jerseys the following Monday. 

 

News

Names of Remembrance

In November, as a community of faith, we remember and honor those who have gone before us. We give thanks to God for their presence in our lives and the memories and life lessons they have given us.

We invite you to share with us the names of your loved ones who have died so that we may include them in our prayers and pray for them during the month of November. Submissions are due Saturday, October 27th, at 12:00pm.