Saint Francis Catholic School
Saint Francis de Sales Catholic School, provides a faith-centered education that fosters academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a strong sense of community. Rooted in Catholic values, the school nurtures students to become compassionate leaders and lifelong learners, guided by faith and service. With a dedicated faculty and a supportive environment, it prepares students for success in both their education and their faith journey.
Philosophy
As a Catholic academic community, we recognize the parents as the primary educators of its children and we strive to extend and support their efforts. We believe that parents entrust their children to our care because their family goals and values are evident here at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School.
St. Francis de Sales School is a Catholic, Christian community in which each individual is encouraged to acquire knowledge, skills, and values in order to be happy and serve God, family, and society in a responsible way. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child's God given talents, intellectual abilities and learning styles by providing diverse opportunities to use and share these gifts.
St. Francis de Sales School is a Catholic, Christian community in which each individual is encouraged to acquire knowledge, skills, and values in order to be happy and serve God, family, and society in a responsible way. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child's God given talents, intellectual abilities and learning styles by providing diverse opportunities to use and share these gifts.
Mission
St. Francis de Sales Catholic School is an integral part of the parish community and believes every student is a child of God who deserves a quality Catholic education. Our mission is to teach and follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ while developing lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and good shepherds in our global community. We recognize parents as the primary educators of their children and work together to help students grow academically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially.
History
St. Francis de Sales School was established in 1918 when three Dominican Sisters from Texas came to Riverside at the request of the pastor, Rev. John Hegarty, to teach thirty-five students in grades one through six.
St. Francis de Sales School currently maintains preschool through eighth grade class levels.
The Dominican Sisters of Houston is a Catholic community of women whose mission is "to publicly commit ourselves to study and address the crucial justice issues of our times."
The sisters' active ministries include teaching and school administration, prayer, campus ministry, parish ministry and others.
St. Francis de Sales School currently maintains preschool through eighth grade class levels.
The Dominican Sisters of Houston is a Catholic community of women whose mission is "to publicly commit ourselves to study and address the crucial justice issues of our times."
The sisters' active ministries include teaching and school administration, prayer, campus ministry, parish ministry and others.
More information
To learn more about the enriching programs, faith-based education, and welcoming community, please visit: sbdcatholics.org/schools
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