SFX second-graders create traditional Roman ‘bullas’ to learn about Latin, history, saints and the virtues
This week, Ms. Marie Hayes’s second-grade class created their own “bullas,” which are lockets customarily worn by children in ancient Rome.
SFX students sing, read at weekend Masses in honor of Catholic Schools Week
This week is Catholic Schools Week (CSW) and, to celebrate, some Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) Catholic School students kicked the week off by singing and reading Sacred Scripture at all weekend Masses for the parish.
SFX students observe impressive Italian ‘Presepe’ in honor of 800th anniversary of the first Nativity scene
St. Francis Xavier (SFX) Catholic School students observed the impressive Italian-style “Presepe” (Nativity scene) displayed in the church vestibule on Thursday after the Holy See granted a special plenary indulgence to the Diocese of Birmingham.