Our Mission and Pillars of Excellence

OUR MISSION

The mission of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School is to pass on the Gospel values and rich heritage of the Catholic faith, to assist parents in the spiritual, moral, and academic education of their children, and to prepare our students to be faith-filled members of the Church, community, and nation.

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PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE

  • Silhouette of a cross against a sunset over a body of water

    God & Country

  • Open book with pages forming a heart shape

    Hearts Alongside Minds

  • Stack of balanced rocks in a natural outdoor setting

    Truth & Conviction

  • A small green plant sprouting from sandy soil, with two visible leaves, against a blurred background.

    Courage & Action

  • Silhouette of a lighthouse on a rocky island at sunset, with a vibrant orange and pink sky and calm ocean waves.

    Dignity & Worth

  • Close-up of several Rubik's cubes with mixed colors on a table.

    Intellect & Rationality

  • Come explore what makes our education truly extraordinary.

    When we think about our Catholic school curriculum, we think it should do a lot more than just prepare our students for college. Our priority is to support students while they are here—to grow as faith-filled and inspired individuals, as partners, as intellectual and community innovators, as creators, and as leaders.