Mission & Catholic Identity
NSBECS Standard 2
An excellent Catholic school adhering to mission provides a rigorous academic program for religious studies and catechesis in the Catholic faith, set within a total academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life.
2023-2024 Approved Curriculum Materials
2023-2024 Approved text lists.docx Final.pdfSchools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco educate students in a vibrant and authentic Catholic culture graced by the animating spirit of Jesus Christ. Students experience a program that draws them closer to God in mind, heart, and spirit. They also come to know Catholic teaching and tradition and the religious dimensions of learning in all subjects. Through prayer, liturgy, and service students in the Schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco cultivate virtue and grow in faith that is living, conscious, and active.
Catholic School Eucharistic Revival Resources
CATECHESIS
Teaching Tuesday Videos These are short (1-2 minute) videos that would be great for use with students or staff, and they could be shared on social media for the wider school community.
Dare to Believe Video (2min.) and Discussion Guide
ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES
NSBECS Benchmark 7.8
The faculty and professional support staff meet diocesan, state, and/or national requirements for academic preparation and licensing to ensure their capacity to provide effective curriculum and instruction.
ADSF Catechetical Day Resources - Eucharistic Revival
Thank you to all the HOST SCHOOLS for their gracious hospitality and creating a space for all educators to learn and deepen their love of the Eucharist.
Holy Name School - Michael Miller, Epiphany School - Brian Joost, St. Monica School - Vince Sweeter, St. Isabella School - Rob Pheatt, Our Lady of Mercy - Jeff Burgos, St. Gregory School - Johanna McCormack
Archbishop Cordileone The Holy Eucharist: Source and Summit of Catholic Education Article
The Joy of Adoration_St. Teresa of Calcutta Article
Catechism of the Catholic Church Excerpts-Eucharist.pdf
Bishop Barron's Video Guide Sheet
One way to “Reinvigorate Devotion” and “Deepen Formation” might be to join a book discussion series with Timothy O’Malley, theology professor at Notre Dame and author of the book “Becoming Eucharistic People.”
Dates to be sent out. More information to follow. Upon joining the book will be sent to you.
SESSION 1
What’s Our Story?
Who Is Jesus?
SESSION 3
Am I Saved?
SESSION 4
Why a Church?
SESSION 5
God Is with Us
SESSION 6
The Story of the Eucharist
Watch the videos alone or create a small community to discuss the content. The videos are a source of inspiration and reflection.
Safe Environment & VIRTUS
All adults working with children must be trained using the Adult Program described below. In addition, if they are to have contact with minors, they must also have their background evaluated using the Live Scan electronic fingerprinting system. There are two different Live Scan forms:
► The Live Scan form for use by a SCHOOL is here.
► The Live Scan form for use by a PARISH is here.
“Protecting God’s Children”
This training is for all employees and volunteers working with children and youth in the Archdiocese. The curriculum raises awareness regarding recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse. The Policies and Procedures and the Standards of Conduct regarding sexual misconduct in the Archdiocese of San Francisco are also part of the training. This online course is user-friendly and available in English and Spanish. Click the VIRTUS button to access the training website.
Child and Youth Program
Safe Environment Programs are addressed in the USCCB document Promise to Protect; Pledge to Heal – USCCB (updated 2018), Article 12: “Dioceses/eparchies are to maintain ‘safe environment’ programs which the diocesan/eparchial bishop deems to be in accord with Catholic moral principles. They are to be conducted cooperatively with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for minors, parents, ministers, employees, volunteers, and others about ways to sustain and foster a safe environment for children and minors. Dioceses/eparchies are to make clear to clergy and all members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy and other persons with regard to their contact with minors.”
Background Evaluations
Background evaluations are addressed in the USCCB document Promise to Protect; Pledge to Heal – USCCB (updated 2018), Article 13: “The Diocesan bishop is to evaluate the background of all incardinated priests and deacons. When a priest or deacon, not incardinated in the diocese, is to engage in ministry in the diocese, regardless of the length of time, the evaluation of his background may be satisfied through a written attestation of suitability for ministry supplied by his proper ordinary/major superior to the diocese. Dioceses are to evaluate the background of all their respective diocesan and parish/school or other paid personnel and volunteers whose duties include contact with minors.”
The Archdiocese of San Francisco evaluates backgrounds through use of the Live Scan electronic fingerprinting system. Two reports will be requested; one from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and one from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).