Faith
Faith Life
At St. Anselm Catholic School, we provide our students with the guidance and resources to grow in the knowledge, understanding and practice of the Gospel message. We establish an atmosphere of love and concern by exhibiting this in all of our efforts with the students.
St. Anselm, our patron, was a monk, abbot, theologian, and philosopher of the Catholic Church. He was an original and independent thinker known for his intellect, patience, and gentleness. He received the title “Father of Scholasticism,” as he worked to analyze the truth of religion with the aid of reason. He cared for the lowliest of people and worked to ensure proper care and concern for all.
At St. Anselm Catholic School, we value the same principles as our patron – dedication to our Lord, along with patience, understanding, gentleness, and intellect.
Daily Faith
Our students begin each day with daily readings, prayer and reflection during morning announcements. Daily readings and special intentions are also shared.
All School Mass
The entire student body attends weekly Mass. This regular celebration of faith, presided over by Fr. Ray and Fr. Hans, Franciscan Priests who oversee St. Anselm, strengthens our sense of community and parish family. In addition, penance services are offered during the Advent and Lenten seasons. Students participate in Mass as Altar servers, readers, and song leaders, and by presenting the offertory gifts.
Community Outreach
We participate as a community in numerous community outreach programs including:
- Forgotten Harvest Food Bank
- St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- Donations to the Missions
- Giving Tree
- American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge
- Fleece-and-Thank You
Sacramental Preparation
Students that are ready to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation will prepare in school during religion classes.
Youth Ministry
The St. Anselm Youth Group is a service oriented group of our Parish high school students (and friends of our students), grades 9-12, who meet on average twice a month for service projects, other group events, or social activities. The Youth Group does service projects for the Parish, as well as the neighboring community. The Youth Group generally meet Sunday evenings for 1.5 hours in the Parish meeting room, and provide dinner or a light snack for the students. More information can be found in the Parish bulletin.