History
In September 1963, St. Linus School, under the guidance of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, opened its doors to its first 287 students. Six classrooms were in operation the first year, and there were two classes per grade. Thereafter, additional classes were added annually until sixteen classrooms were in operation. Daycare was offered before and after school beginning in 1982 to accommodate working parents. Due to a downward enrollment trend, in 1987 St. Linus School began decreasing the number of classes, and by 1990 became a nine grade school (K-8) with single classes. As classrooms became available and demand increased, a Pre-Kindergarten class was added along with a library, computer and science lab. The Preschool for 3 and 4 year-old students became licensed by the state of California, and a Transitional Kindergarten for 4 year-old students was added later, in 2014. Technology upgrades, including schoolwide internet and wireless internet, were added over recent years, and in 2016-17 the school acquired iPads for teacher and student use in the the classrooms. The school continues to grow and improve its resources in order to provide students with modern learning tools and valuable educational experiences.
The charisma of the Sisters of the Holy Faith (i.e. the preservation of the Catholic faith) finds expression in living the virtues of humility, faith, and charity as embodied in their Constitutions and the Social Teachings of the Church. Now as in the past, the same invitation holds for all involved in the faith formation of children and adults. Holy Faith presence is still maintained at Saint Linus through collaboration with the sisters on various community service projects, and through connections with sisters in the Los Angeles area, as well as those who have retired and returned to Ireland.
Most St. Linus School parents identify Catholic faith formation as a top priority in the education of their children. Specifically, they cited celebrating the Sacraments, attending Mass, incorporating daily prayer, and service to others. According to parent feedback, they are pleased with the leadership of school administration and the dedication of the teachers. There is a family- oriented atmosphere where they feel their children are safe and secure, and families believe there is a strong sense of community at St. Linus.
The charisma of the Sisters of the Holy Faith (i.e. the preservation of the Catholic faith) finds expression in living the virtues of humility, faith, and charity as embodied in their Constitutions and the Social Teachings of the Church. Now as in the past, the same invitation holds for all involved in the faith formation of children and adults. Holy Faith presence is still maintained at Saint Linus through collaboration with the sisters on various community service projects, and through connections with sisters in the Los Angeles area, as well as those who have retired and returned to Ireland.
Most St. Linus School parents identify Catholic faith formation as a top priority in the education of their children. Specifically, they cited celebrating the Sacraments, attending Mass, incorporating daily prayer, and service to others. According to parent feedback, they are pleased with the leadership of school administration and the dedication of the teachers. There is a family- oriented atmosphere where they feel their children are safe and secure, and families believe there is a strong sense of community at St. Linus.
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Sisters of the Holy Faith
The congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Faith has as its charism the preservation of the faith: to alleviate poverty of spirit and the lack of faith pervading popular culture. They find expression in living the virtues with humility, faith and charity. The Sisters of the Holy Faith led St. Linus School for 48 years.
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