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PADUA FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL
Mission Statement
Padua Franciscan High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school, rooted in and committed to the traditions and values of Saint Francis and Saint
Clare of Assisi, educates young men & women within a community where all are challenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a
lifelong commitment to Christ in Holiness and Learning.
Belief Statement
In Holiness...
We believe that:
the focus of what we do is Christ-centered as modeled by Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi
the Sacramental life of the school is fundamental to our sense of community compassionate service is a manifestation of Christian holiness
to embrace human dignity is to respect and honor each individual as a person created in the image and likeness of God
the doctrines and the moral values followed by the Roman Catholic Church are integral to all facets of Padua Franciscan High School
In Learning...
We believe that:
Franciscan education respects the unique potential of each human being
academic excellence is achieved through self-discipline, which includes having a strong work ethic, sharing a positive attitude, and being a responsible person
a student’s potential for success is strongly enhanced by the partnership between parents and the school
our educational process is focused on the formation of a well-rounded individual: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical
a Padua Franciscan education prepares students to be effective citizens of a globally interdependent community
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