Called to be disciples of Christ by His Great Commandment, we, the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Stockton, are committed to supporting our families as primary educators and developing students who are witnesses to the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Gospel. By way of the Deposit of Faith, we create environments with opportunities to foster a personal relationship with God, participate in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church, and develop religious literacy, in order to live our faith in a God-sustained world.
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Education at Catholic Schools in Stanislaus and Stan Joaquin Counties is not limited to the classroom. Students at Our Lady of Fatima in Modesto learn about gardening and sustainability./photoalbums/catholic-schools/2.jpg_parent
Congratulations to the 3rd grade girls at All Saints Academy on winning their first basketball championship!/photoalbums/catholic-schools/DSC04693.jpg_parent
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Students from St. Anthony's in Manteca traveled to the State Capitol for a sacred day of prayer, worship, and unity./photoalbums/catholic-schools/catholics-at-capitol_55173867529_o.png_parent
With great pleasure, we share that 57 students from Saint Mary's High School and Central Catholic have been fully initiated into the Catholic Church this year. After at least 8 months of active preparation, they have been sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
At the Easter Vigil, 6 Catechumen from Saint Mary’s and 13 from Central received all three Sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil. On May 7, at a joint celebration for which both communities together, the remaining 38 young men and women were brought into full communion with the Church.
On April 21, 5th and 6th graders from ten elementary schools across the Diocese of Stockton put their Catholic knowledge to the test at the annual Religion Decathlon, proudly hosted by St. Stanislaus Catholic School. Schools competed in individual, team, and Super Quiz rounds, with high school students from Saint Mary's and Central lending their support throughout the day. Click to read more...
During All Saints Academy's annual Ocean Week, which coincides with Earth Day, campus transforms into an underwater wonderland. Students across all grade levels explore God’s creation—from coastal waters and tide pools to the Arctic, coral reefs, and kelp forests.Through research, crafting, and hands-on experiments, they gain valuable knowledge about the natural world and develop a deeper appreciation for the importance of being good stewards of it.
This year, 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders created and performed an original musical titled "The Ocean Guardians!" Check it out and discover how young minds are forming a Catholic worldview and a commitment to environmental justice.
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For third-grade students at Annunciation Catholic School, science came to life as they spent several weeks caring for salmon eggs until they hatched. A representative from Delta Fly Fishers—an organization that partners with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and is dedicated to the art of fly fishing with an emphasis on conservation—delivered the eggs directly to the classroom. She answered many curious questions and prepared them to support the salmon in this first stage of their lifecycle.
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Students from St. Luke Catholic School and St. Anthony Catholic School had the opportunity to unite with Catholics from all over the state at the inaugural "Catholics at the Capitol" on March 25. This gathering was hosted by the California Catholic Conference, which works on behalf of the Bishops of California to advance Catholic Social Teaching in state law.
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All schools of the Diocese of Stockton admit students regardless of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, medical condition, sex or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other similar programs may limit participation.
While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student's emotional, academic, and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student's needs.
[Note that this School Student Non-Discrimination Policy does not provide nor imply that the School and/or Diocese waives any legal exceptions or exemptions that may apply to it as a religious nonprofit organization.]