Faith
At St. Serra, our Catholic identity is woven into everyday life at school through the active involvement of students and the support and example of parents, administrators, teachers, staff, and alumni.
Faith Based Programs
The Bear Prayer Partner Program pairs older and younger St. Serra students to build community, trust, and mutual respect. Through shared activities like Mass, games, and crafts, older "BIG Bears" practice leadership and compassion while giving younger "Little Bears" a supportive mentor to look up to on campus.
Campus Ministry is offered to 7th and 8th grade students, and strives to provide experiences in which the students can practice and explore their Catholic identity and faith.
Participation in the Campus Ministry Program includes a nominal fee which off-sets the cost of the program activities, meeting refreshments, and supervision costs. Participants are also required to sign a Participation Agreement. Meeting dates are provided on the Participation Agreement.
The Christian Service Hour Program is for students in 7th and 8th Grade. In keeping with the spirit of service, participation in the program is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.
Living Our Faith
Monthly All-School Masses for Grades 1–8 are fully student-led with teacher guidance. Students plan every aspect of the liturgy—including themes, prayers, music, and readings—and actively participate during Mass as readers, altar servers, cantors, ushers, and greeters. Students in these grade levels also participate in Chapel Masses with their Bear Prayer Partners twice a year.
Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students are introduced to prayer and reflection within the classroom. Students in these grade levels, along with their invited guests, attend their own special prayer services throughout the school year in our St. Serra Chapel.
Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students are introduced to prayer and reflection within the classroom. Preschool students are invited to have a quiet time to pray at the prayer table every week and are encouraged to pray with their friends. Students in these grade levels, along with their invited guests, attend their own special prayer services throughout the school year in our St. Serra Chapel.
In addition to our monthly all-school Masses, students also participate in:
- Rosary Mondays
- The sacrament of Reconciliation
- Grade level retreats
- Daily Angelus prayer at noon
- A reenactment of the Nativity at Christmastime
- Living Stations of the Cross
Various outreach and service projects