faith formation

religious instruction

To fulfill the mission and philosophy of Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic School, our students are taught religion in addition to the core subjects. ​Through religious instruction, all students regardless of their associated religion, learn about the Catholic faith, its values and practices with the hope of fostering individuals that make a positive difference in the world.

class retreats

All students will participate in at least one class retreat during the school year planned by the teacher and comes at no additional cost to parents. 

weekly & monthly masses

​Our school community gathers together once a week to attend mass. Weekly masses are typically held on Fridays, however please review the school calendar for the exact dates and times as these may vary. Parents, family members, and friends are welcome to join us for mass. Our school masses come with opportunities for students to serve as altar servers with proper training, or as part of the choir with after school practices. 

In addition to weekly masses, our school participates in a monthly family mass on Sundays. All students, their parents, family members, and friends are welcome to join. Please review our school calendar for the exact dates. Each grade is in charge of one month of the school year. During this month, students (parents for the lower grades) will be responsible for the readings during weekly and monthly masses. The teacher whose grade is responsible that month will help train the students and provide practice sessions before the mass day. 

reconciliation services

Once a month, priests from our parish of Santa Rosa de Lima Church offer reconciliation services (confession) for students in the 3rd-8th grades who have received the Sacrament of First Communion. Participating in confession is encouraged but completely optional for students. 

sacrament of first communion

As part of being at a Catholic education, students have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of First Communion if they have been baptized and have attended school at Santa Rosa de Lima for two years. Students typically receive this sacrament in the 2nd grade, however transferring students of any grade are eligible once they complete their two years at the school and are baptized. Since religion is a subject taught as part of the catholic school curriculum, our students are well prepared to know the meaning of and to receive this holy sacrament.

using the hallow app

Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic School is excited to continue its partnership with the Hallow App for the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers and students are using the Hallow App in the classroom for prayer and meditation resources.

hallow app resources

To view some of the resources available on the Hallow App:
All are welcome to use these resources to help us practice and grow in our faith. 

Additional Hallow resources found on their website: https://hallow.com/how-to-pray/​

Prayer during covid-19

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children.
We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
as you did at the wedding in Cana.
Pray for us, loving Mother,
and again for our nation and world,
and for all our families and loved ones,
the protection of your holy angels,
that we may be spared the worst of this illness.
For those already afflicted,
we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust.
In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind.
Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.
We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy.
Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms,
help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus.
Amen.