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Saint Theresa Catholic School

A Classical Catholic School

A Classical Catholic School
Serving Pre-K through 8th Grade Students
705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498
281-494-1157

Character & Faith Formation

“Future U” and Character Formation at Saint Theresa Catholic School

The life and research of Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor and author of Man’s Search for Meaning, shape a great deal of our work with students at Saint Theresa Catholic School. Professor Frankl noted when he was in the Nazi labor camps that some people seemed determined to survive, and some did not. As a neuroscientist, he was intrigued by this phenomenon and decided to study it in the three different Nazi death camps where he was detained throughout World War II.

In this bleak and inhumane setting, Frankl uncovered a beautiful and inspiring aspect of human nature. Through interviews, observations, and informal conversations, Frankl realized that those prisoners who had something they were living for in the future often survived, while those who did not, often passed swiftly out of this life. In the midst of unrestrained Nazi brutality, Frankl began to develop a bright new field of psychology, called Logotherapy (from Greek, logos, “reason” and therapeu, “to heal”). His basic insight is that, no matter what the circumstances, human beings can choose how they will view and respond to their settings. While we do not always choose our situation, we do determine how we will react. Doing so well requires that we take some time to consider where we are, how it makes us feel, and what positive thing we can and will do, going forward. This ability to find meaning in suffering and other challenges sets us above animals—we can actively choose a positive course of action and follow through with it over time. Dogs are smart, but don’t choose to go on a diet, for example, for long-term health. Because of the importance of these insights, and how well this model prepares students to own their choices and to live to become their best selves, STCS graduates are given a hard-bound edition of Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning.

The three-step process of: 1) taking an emotional and situational inventory; 2) thinking about how to respond most positively; and 3), acting in accord with a positive resolution, shapes a whole range of conversations at STCS, from discipline to character formation. The faculty and staff of STCS have been working this method into the fabric of life here for the past couple of years. Last year, we began talking explicitly about this three-step process for self-improvement with students in Upper Elementary and Middle School. We describe character and virtue conversations with students that rely on this model as helping to ensure that Future You is on the path to success, and Present You is the best advocate you have for getting there. If you hear faculty and staff talk about our “Future U” initiatives at STCS, they are referring to this process of focusing students on deliberate decision-making to become a better person.

Literature and the Cultivation of Empathy

One of the staple features of a Saint Theresa Catholic School education is our approach to the study of literature. We honor certain texts as having perennial value for students to read and re-read over the course of their lives, because of the wisdom and insight into human nature that such texts convey. The best works of prose reveal our own hearts to us, whether in the anguished grief of Achilles at the death of Patroklas in The Iliad, the optimistic kindness of Irene in The Princess and the Goblin, or the self-inflicted misfortunes of the self-absorbed Mr. Toad in The Wind in the Willows.

Many literary selections assigned throughout the curriculum serve to round out a student’s appreciation of history, furnishing him or her with the means to peer into the past by reading poetry and prose composed in honor of Charlemagne or as a tribute to the centurions of the Roman Empire. At the same time, however–and more fundamentally–our students are encouraged to consistently take a mental and emotional inventory of what they think it would feel like to live the stories of the main characters in the text. We walk the time-worn and tested literary paths to conduct our students to that point of empathy that will serve as a key to their success in life. A cultivated sense of empathy is one of the great gifts of an STCS education—by these means, students learn in time to write compellingly, because they have connected with a host of individuals in different settings and times.

It is for this reason that we are delighted that we have such an outstanding educational partnership with Ruah Woods, and have implemented their Theology of the Body curriculum at Saint Theresa’s. Like literary studies at STCS, Ruah Woods moves a student from natural to supernatural virtue, urging them to think about life-affirming choices in their daily activities as well as their devotional and sacramental lives. The Ruah Woods curriculum couples the reading of good literature with spiritual reflection on the ways that human beings encounter, through God’s grace, truth, beauty, and goodness in the world around them. Reflection on this encounter of grace in the world inspires gratitude, as we consider how wonderfully God has made us, our world, and our bodies and souls.

This movement from reflection on natural grace to the contemplation of supernatural virtues, is a foundation stone in the pedagogical approach of our faculty. This pattern of engagement with good literature to reflect on grace and our response to God’s call for us to be virtuous, is also at the heart of our PACE program, the guidance curriculum that shapes behavioral norms and social development for students up through 5th Grade at STCS. As often as possible, reading exercises, literature circles, poetry, or story time for the youngest students, starts with a conversation about characters, emotions, and what challenges the lead actors face in the story. That conversation segues directly into the religion lesson of the day, so that students see the connection between character and faith formation. We attempt to live out the insight that Thomas Aquinas captures so well in the Summa Theologica, that grace does not destroy nature, but rather perfects it. The two halves of our motto, fides et ratio—faith and reason—are not in competition or conflict with one another. Rather, both play a key part in our God-given vocation to be the best self we can in this world, as we prepare for “the life of the world to come.”

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  • January 2023

Calendar of Events

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1 event, 1

2022-12-19

Christmas Break

Christmas Break

December 19, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Christmas Break

School office is closed during break.  School Resumes on Monday, January 2, 2023.

2 events, 2

7:40 am - 4:00 pm

School resumes

January 2 @ 7:40 am - 4:00 pm

School resumes

School resumes after Christmas break.  Regular school hours.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MS Basketball Practice

1 event, 3

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

January 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

Parish Group - Gathering Place - luncheon meeting in Community Center.  Students have lunch in classrooms.  No lunch helpers needed.

1 event, 4

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MS Basketball Practice

3 events, 5

2023-01-05

Science Fair

Science Fair

January 5 - January 6

Science Fair

Student Science Fair held in the Community Center.  Science Fair is not open to the public on both days due to dates/times reserved for judges.  Dr. Abascal or the school […]

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Christmas Procession

January 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Christmas Procession

4th - 8th grade students will process from the school campus, along the path through the Sugar Land City Park, across the foot bridge, continuing along in the Community towards […]

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ The Honor Roll School

January 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ The Honor Roll School

3 events, 6

2023-01-05

Science Fair

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 6 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ Holy Rosary

January 6 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ Holy Rosary

0 events, 7

0 events, 8

1 event, 9

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. Holy Ghost @ Home

January 9 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. Holy Ghost @ Home

0 events, 10

1 event, 11

2023-01-11

End of quarter 2

End of quarter 2

January 11

End of quarter 2

2 events, 12

2023-01-12

Quarter 3 Begins

Quarter 3 Begins

January 12

Quarter 3 Begins

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball practice

January 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball practice

2 events, 13

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 13 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade basketball practice

January 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade basketball practice

1 event, 14

9:00 am - 10:00 am

2nd Grade Basketball Game vs. First Baptist @ JPII

January 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

2nd Grade Basketball Game vs. First Baptist @ JPII

0 events, 15

1 event, 16

2023-01-16

Holiday – No School

Holiday – No School

January 16

Holiday – No School

School is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  The school office will be closed.

0 events, 17

1 event, 18

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

January 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

Parish Group - Sugar Canes - luncheon in the Community Center.  Students eat lunches in their classrooms.  No lunch volunteers needed.

0 events, 19

1 event, 20

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 20 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

1 event, 21

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball vs. Second Baptist @ MDC

January 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball vs. Second Baptist @ MDC

0 events, 22

1 event, 23

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. St. Francis De Sales @ Home

January 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. St. Francis De Sales @ Home

0 events, 24

2 events, 25

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd grade Basketball practice

January 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd grade Basketball practice

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ St. Mary of the Purification

January 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ St. Mary of the Purification

0 events, 26

2 events, 27

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 27 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball Practice

January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball Practice

Run by Mr. Moreno

4 events, 28

2023-01-28

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

January 28 - January 29

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

Catholic Schools week kicks off on January 28th.  All students are asked to wear their Mass day uniform as they attend Mass at STCS or elsewhere.  A special collection for […]

8:00 am - 9:00 am

2nd Gr. BB vs. Grace – @ JPII

January 28 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

2nd Gr. BB vs. Grace – @ JPII

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

Prospective new families are welcome to come and tour the school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our classical learning environment!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

Prospective new families are welcome to come and tour the school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our classical learning environment!

1 event, 29

2023-01-28

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

1 event, 30

2023-01-30

Griffin Day of Giving

Griffin Day of Giving

January 30

Griffin Day of Giving

2 events, 31

4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

January 31 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

Game time TBD

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  All students attend.

1 event, 1

8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

February 1 @ 8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

All school event.  Students are allowed to wear authentic garments representing their cultural heritage.  (No Halloween costumes, princess costumes, etc allowed)  Presentations by volunteers in classrooms and international cuisine samples […]

0 events, 2

2 events, 3

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

February 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

February 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

Final Geography bee competition between all grade levels.  Parents of final competitors will be invited to attend and watch.  Times are an estimate as competitors may finish earlier than end […]

1 event, 4

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Theresa Memorial – location TBD

February 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Theresa Memorial – location TBD

December 19
All day

Christmas Break

January 2
January 2 @ 7:40 am - 4:00 pm

School resumes

January 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 3
January 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

January 4
January 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MS Basketball Practice

January 5
All day

Science Fair

January 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Christmas Procession

January 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ The Honor Roll School

January 5
All day

Science Fair

January 6 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 6 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ Holy Rosary

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
January 9
January 9 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. Holy Ghost @ Home

  • There are no events on this day.
January 11
All day

End of quarter 2

January 12
All day

Quarter 3 Begins

January 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball practice

January 13
January 13 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade basketball practice

January 14
January 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

2nd Grade Basketball Game vs. First Baptist @ JPII

  • There are no events on this day.
January 16
All day

Holiday – No School

  • There are no events on this day.
January 18
January 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

  • There are no events on this day.
January 20
January 20 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 21
January 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball vs. Second Baptist @ MDC

  • There are no events on this day.
January 23
January 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball vs. St. Francis De Sales @ Home

  • There are no events on this day.
January 25
January 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd grade Basketball practice

January 25 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball @ St. Mary of the Purification

  • There are no events on this day.
January 27
January 27 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2nd Grade Basketball Practice

January 28
All day

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

January 28 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

2nd Gr. BB vs. Grace – @ JPII

January 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Open House – Prospective New Families

January 28
All day

Catholic Schools Week at all Masses – Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass

January 31
January 31 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

February 1
February 1 @ 8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

February 3
February 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

February 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

January 30
All day

Griffin Day of Giving

January 31
January 31 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

MS Basketball – Round 1 of Play-offs

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Living Rosary

February 1
February 1 @ 8:15 am - 1:00 pm

International Day

  • There are no events on this day.
February 3
February 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

February 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Geography Bee

February 4
February 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Theresa Memorial – location TBD

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National Catholic Educational Association

Saint Theresa Catholic School adheres to the guidelines established by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and maintains full accreditation status.

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498 · 281-494-1157 · [email protected]

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