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
For 25 years now, we have reflected on the horrific events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. Each year, while we try to make sense of the suffering and loss, we also find hope and inspiration in the goodness that emerged from such chaos. In the aftermath of unimaginable terror, we witnessed humanity at its best.
In a letter to parents, Mrs. Dyndikova of All Saints Academy shares how she approached this sensitive topic with her middle school students. She connects this history lesson with a lesson in literature; and, ultimately, a lesson in living out our Catholic faith. Her reflection invites us all to ask ourselves: How are we called to respond to the suffering we see in the world, and what will we do when we receive the call?
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The Diocese of Stockton was thrilled to welcome author and theologian Brett Salkeld as the keynote speaker for this year’s Back-to-School Inservice, presenting to over 300 of our educators on “Making Every Class Catholic.”
Brett delivered an inspiring reminder that our Catholic identity can (and should!) permeate every aspect of our Catholic schools. Catholic education looks beyond preparing students for graduation, college, successful careers, and productivity (all great things!). “Every education presumes an anthropology,” he says, and if our vision is limited to those achievements, we are essentially priming them for the rat race. Our schools aim higher: to form hearts and minds for heaven by instilling “a Christian vision of the world, of life, of culture, and history.”
Whether teaching theology, math, science, or art; coaching; serving as an administrator; maintaining our facilities; or supporting our schools in countless other ways, each of us has a role in helping students discover not only what they are learning, but what they are made for.
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.]