STATEMENT OF INTENT

The mission of Salesian High School to educate students to develop into good Christian women and men whose lives and accomplishments will benefit humankind and give glory to God, is one which urges us to develop a lively and life-giving spirit of Christian service throughout the school community and into the neighborhood in which we find ourselves. The heart of the Christian gospel calls us to love our sisters and brothers who are in need in any way, and to love them as God loves us. The Church takes up this message as she calls and encourages her members to become active participants in her ‘diakonia’. St John Bosco interpreted this call in specific educational terms, wanting all those involved in the Salesian educational project to be missionaries in the communities in which they found themselves so as to transform society in a spirit of love.

It is our desire to be intentional and consistent in offering to all those involved with Salesian High School opportunities and experiences of life-giving outreach to our neighbor and neighbors. Ultimately, we recognize that the faith we profess must be lived through our actions. The Salesian Service Learning Project (SSLP) is the instrument through which we choose to develop this key aspect of our school life.