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Mission Statement
The mission of St. Vincent de Paul High School is to educate students through a college preparatory curriculum that develops their spiritual, academic, and social potential. As a Catholic school, we teach Gospel values and ideals and provide opportunities for our students to experience and grow in their faith. Our goal is for students to become compassionate, responsible and active members of their communities.
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What is campus ministry?
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Campus Ministry strives to lead students to the awareness of the living presence of God in their lives, in their experiences, and in the world.
The program is responsible for building the faith community and gives expression to its identity in every aspect of school life, particularly, through prayer, liturgical celebration (Mass), and ministry to students and to the community.
Whether the opportunity comes on campus through liturgy, or religion classes, or off campus through deeds of service or retreats, students are able to seek spiritual formation in many different settings. |
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All school Masses are coordinated by Students in conjunction with Campus Ministry and are responsible for selecting music, choosing readings, preparing petitions, and other special rites or symbols that enhance the experience of that Mass. They also encourage fellow students to participate in readings, serving, and music. Our all school Masses include the beginning of the year Mass, Aug. 20; Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8; Ash Wednesday (Beginning of Lent) March 9; Tim Shea’s Memorial Mass, May 27; and the Baccalaureate Mass, June 4.
WeeklyMass: is celebrated each Wednesday at the beginning of the day (unless noted) with a different 1st period class each week.
Special Masses:
Other Masses are celebrated through the year at the request of an organization or sports team. Here the JV and Varsity Volleyball hear Mass with Father Sean Rogers with prayers of a successful season.
Daily Prayer Experience: At the start of each day, activity ceases as the entire community pauses for the long observed tradition of prayer over the loud speaker.
Freshmen Pilgrimage
It was a beautiful day to walk to the church, spend some time in prayer, meditation, and climb the bell tower! Great fun had by all.........
Retreats: Marie Rodnick, Coordinator
Academics: Click to visit the Theology Department
Service Projects and Requirements : Teri Scott
Click to visit Service Requirements
ENTER TO LEARN, LEAVE TO SERVE
Our Christian Service Hours Program exists to encourage students to open their minds and hearts to the needs of those in the community in which they live. Additionally, this program has assisted many of our students to develop positive leadership and good interpersonal communication skills, and learn a little more about themselves as well. It is our sincere hope that as our students come to appreciate the value and necessity of volunteers in their community, they will also develop a commitment to volunteering that reaches far beyond high school.Put Picture of the Service Fair
Feast of St. Vincent De Paul Clothing Drive: ends Sept. 29 with a prayer service
Thank you everyone, for giving so many of your clothes away.
We surpassed all of our expectations!! The Saint Vincent De
Paul Society was overjoyed by the 50 plus bags that were collected!
Food Drive begins Oct. 10
Wear your school jerseys and bring a can of food to our first home football game Saturday, October 10, the day we dedicate our new field.
Pumpkin Painting: Elementary students invited for fun
Elementary School students are invited for Halloween fun! Pumpkin Painting, and other fun crafts will be provided after school on Wednesday, Oct. 28th in Tillman Hall!
Labyrinth 10th grade class
Visit to St. Anthony’s Dining Room Junior Service Project
Emmersion Trip to Mexico Service.Justice.Mission.
Mexico 2010 April 4-10, 2010
Mexico Trip 2010
What Student’s Are Saying... “This trip has impacted me in ways that are hard to explain. I have felt like I have become a part of the La Mision Community; which is kind, loving and caring. These trips remind me of the important aspects of life.”
“Help brings unknown turmoils to the surface and flattens them out with love. I always enjoy going because it helps me discover more of who I am.”
“As easy as it is to pity those who are less fortunate, once you are down there it becomes even easier to realize that we can learn so much from them and their appreciation for Life and for God.”
“This trip made me understand what God wants me to do in a better way. I want to continue working in Mexico and possibly even move there after college.”
“Overall, I think the trip taught me that I need to give my life to God and see where He takes me.”
Join a team of students and adult leaders from St. Vincent High School and parish who will be going to La Mision, Mexico to make an unforgettable difference in the lives of people who are in need.
Contact info:
SVHS Contact Louise Martin: e-mail: Lmartin@svhs-pet.org 707-763-1032 x 200
Trip information contact: Phil Steiner: E-mail: philsteiner77@gmail.com Phone: (415) 798-1841
Phil Steiner has lead over 290 students and adults on Mexico service trips for the past 4 years. He has a passion for seeing students and adults experience God by serving others within community in Mexico and translating that into how we live back at home. He will help lead our group to:
Where: La Mision, Mexico is located on the Pacific Coast about 1 hour south of Tijuana and 30 minutes north of Ensenada. La Mision is a small town of about 3000 people.
Lodging: We will be staying at Door of Faith Orphanage in La Mision.
What: We will be partnering with two ministries in La Mision. Open Arms DayCare, a no cost day care for Mexican families, and Door of Faith Orphanage to help further their vision and work.
(Work projects are yet to be determined.) We will also be distributing community boxes to the needy in the area.
Cost: $599 includes - transportation, lodging, food while in Mexico, projects, pre-trip meetings, fundraising support and a t-shirt. There are only 24 student spots available for this trip.
Registration will be open from October 1, 2009 to January 8th, 2010 and will be on a first come first serve basis. A $100 non-refundable deposit will be due with your registration.
Fundraising: We will provide fundraising opportunities to help with the cost. In our experience it is quite possible to raise the amount of the trip minus the deposit.
Registration is open October 1st.
Be.Serve.Live..........repeat.........You Do Make a Difference
Freshmen Pilgrimage Tues. September 15 12:45-2:50
Baccalaureate Mass
For questions about Campus Ministry:Email Louise Martin