Catholic Identity

- Put first things first. That's a good a way to live, and what guides us at SFCCA, for Christ is the source and summit of all we hope to accomplish for your children. What that means in practical terms is that we take our Catholic faith seriously, placing prayer, worship, and devotion at the heart of our instructional day. And before one jumps to the conclusion that all that prayer makes for a morose atmosphere, think again, as we do all of that with a smile on our face, joy in our hearts, and wonder in our souls. By truly living the liturgical calendar, with its beautiful rhythm of feasts and fasts, saint days and holidays, children come to view their faith not as a burden, but as a wonderful opportunity to better know both the Lord and their friends.
  
  Catholicism, in short, is a lot of fun!
- Beyond the sheer joy and wonder of Catholicism, we are also motivated by the insight that in these challenging times, people of faith must become more intentional about living-out their faith every day of the week, which can only happen when we are part of a community of believers who are there for each other in good times and in bad. That's why we go to Church as much as we can, and if we cannot attend Mass, we are praying a Rosary together, reading the Bible, learning about the Saint of the Day, and taking our children on pilgrimages, retreats, mission trips, and field trips. We also hope to be a focal point of Catholic life for our community, hosting a variety of fellowship opportunities like book and supper clubs, lecture series, Bible studies, and celebratory events.