Catholic Identity

Santa Clara Students at the Archdiocese of LA Prayer Breakfast
 
Mass with Archbishop Gomez Santa Clara de Assisi
According to the WCEA, the Catholic Identity of a school is comprised of two key elements: one, how the faculty and staff live a Christ-centered life; and two, how well the school is preparing the students for the future.

Although the non-graded school structure will be unique for the Archdiocese, the Catholic Identity of Santa Clara High School will continue to be of utmost importance and will follow the WCEA standards.

Measuring how the faculty and staff live a Christocentric life:
  • Participate in the monthly Mass with the students.
  • Prepare students for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion.
  • Prayer and religious studies will be present throughout the day.
  • School and classrooms, specifically, have symbols of the Catholic faith.
  • Continuous formation through in-service, conferences, and the Catechetical Certificate Program (University of Dayton).
  • Develop a relationship with families to increase involvement in faith formation—primary educators are families.
Measuring how the school is preparing the students for the future: 
  • Develop a community service program.
  • Ability to collaborate with others of various ages through a non-graded structure.
  • Encourage students to enter the Confirmation program.
  • Ability to understand and accept differences in others, instead of labeling.
  • Students will be task and goal-oriented.
  • Students will be able to effectively communicate.
  • Develop inquiring minds, instead of being content-driven.
Seniors performing Stations of the Cross