We believe that Jesus Christ entrusted His Church with the Mission of continuing His presence in the world so that all people of all nations would have the opportunity to know Him. As an integral part of the Wilmette community, St. Francis Xavier School shares in this mission and is committed not only to teaching the Catholic message, but also to developing a community of faith and service in which students, faculty, parents and friends can experience the love and goodness of Jesus Christ.
St. Francis Xavier School provides a superior Catholic education to all young people of its parish, which meets and exceeds current educational demands. St. Francis develops the whole person, fosters self-discipline, encourages respect for self and others, and exposes students to sound, healthy Christian values.
St. Francis Xavier School is committed to producing students who think critically and responsibly. Our graduates are eager to engage the world and to make their mark for the betterment of mankind. Our graduates believe in social justice and personal accountability. Finally, St. Francis supports student inquiry and helps to create young men and women who value education and its benefits.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled, as to console,
To be understood, as to understand,
To be loved, as to love,
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226)
The choices we make each day are also guided by the Crusader Covenant. (pdf)
