Faith & Service Events
Big Sister/Little Sister Meeting
Freshmen will be gathering with their classmates and Big Sisters to learn about upcoming events. Freshmen will meet on Wednesday, January 8th at 8:00am in the gym. For more information check with Campus Ministry or your Big Sister.
Freshman Family Mass
in the Gym
Join us for the Freshman Family Mass, an evening of celebration in the dining hall on Wednesday, January 8th at 5:30pm. 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!
Kairos 99
Los Altos Retreat Center
Retreat registration is now open for the 2024-25 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.
Mother-Daughter Retreat
Come and join us for a fantastic Mother/Daughter Retreat on February 13-14, 2025! This year’s theme, “Wonderfully Made: Dreams, Imagination and Sparkle,” guarantees a delightful and meaningful experience packed with crafts, uplifting talks, heartfelt prayer, delectable food, cozy fireplaces, and much more. The retreat will take place at the Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierras. Registration is currently open, and spots are filling up fast, so make sure to secure your places early! The cost is $310 per pair, with an additional $155 for each additional daughter. All registrations will be handled online through CampBrain, but our Retreat Director is available to assist you.
Kairos 100
Los Altos Retreat Center
Retreat registration is now open for the 2024-25 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.
Sophomore Family Mass
Important Reminders
Sophomores families, please remember the invitation from Campus Ministry for Sophomore Family Mass on February 26th at 5:30pm, followed by a short reception hosted by Parents Guild. All sophomore will receive their Pax et Bonum pin, which will be blessed along with any class rings or other jewelry families might want to present to their daughter at this time. If you ordered a class ring from Jostens, it will be available at check-in. Other mass reminders include:
Ash Wednesday Prayer Service
in the Gym
Lent is a season of preparation for Easter glory. It is also a time to embrace new life by turning away from old ways of living; we do this through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. On Ash Wednesday, we begin our communal prayer journey at 10:35am Mass in the Gym; guests are reminded to check in at the Front Office.
Kairos 101
Los Altos Retreat Center
Retreat registration is now open for the 2024-25 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.
Freshman Retreat #1
Freshman Class Day Retreat
Attention all FRESHMEN! During the second semester, students attend this mandatory one-day retreat with their theology class to reflect on the deeper meaning and implications of being created in the image of God.
During this special time together as a class, we will learn a little bit of who we really are; but more importantly, who God created us to be.
2024-25 Retreat Dates:
March 18, 19 and 20, 2025 – Belonging: Starting the
Journey – one-day retreat, students attend with their theology
class (Free)
Freshman Retreat #2
Freshman Class Day Retreat
Attention all FRESHMEN! During the second semester, students attend this mandatory one-day retreat with their theology class to reflect on the deeper meaning and implications of being created in the image of God.
During this special time together as a class, we will learn a little bit of who we really are; but more importantly, who God created us to be.
2024-25 Retreat Dates:
March 18, 19 and 20, 2025 – Belonging: Starting the Journey
– one-day retreat, students attend with their theology class
(Free)
Freshman Retreat #3
Freshman Class Day Retreat
Attention all FRESHMEN! During the second semester, students attend this mandatory one-day retreat with their theology class to reflect on the deeper meaning and implications of being created in the image of God.
During this special time together as a class, we will learn a little bit of who we really are; but more importantly, who God created us to be.
2024-25 Retreat Dates:
March 18, 19 and 20, 2025 – Belonging: Starting the Journey
– one-day retreat, students attend with their theology class
(Free)
Baccalaureate Mass
in the SFHS Gym
This Mass gives thanks for the four years of hard work completed by students, faculty, staff, and families of the Class of 2024. The doors open at 4:30pm with a select group of seniors offering preludes starting at 4:45pm. The Symbol Procession (Seniors process into the gym holding symbols associated with their four years of high school and placing them at the base of the altar as a sign of gratitude) begins at 5:30pm with the Baccalaureate Mass immediately following. This Mass is step one of the Graduation Ceremony. As a faith community, we offer thanks to God for our many blessings. Come join in the celebration. Due to the size of the gym, each family is limited to 5 seats (plus the senior). Please use this form if you need special seating for people with mobility concerns.