St. Matthew Catholic School, as an active ministry of St. Matthew Parish, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and the Catholic Church, exists to impart and promote our Catholic faith to future generations.
Parents, as primary educators, working in positive partnership with parish and school, create a faith community that inspires its members to live as Jesus lived.
Teachers nurture each child's unique gifts, facilitate academic growth and faith formation of the whole person, and prepare students to become conscious of and responsive to cultural diversity in society.
By integrating the knowledge, faith, and values they gain here, St. Matthew students will think critically, discover a love of learning, live the Gospel message, reach out to others in service, further social justice, and deepen their relationship with God.
MISSION STATEMENT
We commit ourselves to creating a peaceful and caring, Christian learning environment in which we recognize, respect, and celebrate the dignity and differences of individuals.Parent, parish, and school community work together to challenge students intellectually while nurturing them spiritually, physically, psychologically, and socially to prepare them to go forth into a diverse, technological world as active Christians with Catholic vision, persons with strong character, effective communicators, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners who live according to the teachings of Christ
PEARL
A St. Matthew School Graduate, supported by the faith community including parents, parish, and school, is expected to be:A PERSON WITH STRONG CHARACTER who:
- shows respect and love to all
- lives with integrity
- is honest
- develops a positive sense of self
- demonstrates self-discipline
AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR who:
- listens attentively and compassionately
- respects differences
- uses various modalities to express ideas and feelings
- uses correct grammar and mechanics
AN ACTIVE CHRISTIAN WITH CATHOLIC VISION who:
- develops a personal relationship with God
- demonstrates faith in his/her daily life
- honors Baptismal promises through Christ-like service in the world
- has a sense of the sacred
- participates in prayer and liturgy
- knows the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church
A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN who:
- demonstrates social consciousness and aids those in need
- respects and celebrates cultural diversity
- is accountable for his/her own actions
- works cooperatively with others
- understands American history, traditions and civic duties
A LIFE LONG LEARNER who:
- meets the academic standards of the school curriculum
- uses resources to gather information
- uses organizational and problem solving skills
- is self-motivated
- continues the pursuit of faith formation and personal growth
- encounters new challenges with confidence and optimism