In his book, Leading Like Francis: Building God’s House, Carl Koch states,
“Leadership is a relationship between people, and we are always in relationships with others. So, we are always leaders.”
FST’s student leadership is made up of students from both the traditional and online programs. To create spaces of connection for students, they invite you to complete this three-question survey.
On-Campus Students: Help shape the future of FST!
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be interviewing candidates for two faculty positions, one in sacramental theology—and one in pastoral theology. Each candidate is asked to present a sample class, and your input is needed! Mark your calendars for February 4, 10, 12, and 14. Each presentation begins at 11:30am and will last one hour.
The first guest teacher will be a candidate for sacramental theology on February 4, 11:30am, Coronado Hall Classroom. The presentation is “The Awe-Inspiring Rites of Christian Initiation: Fourth Century Mystagogical Catecheses and Today’s Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.” This class session will take a close look at the post-baptismal homilies of Cyril of Jerusalem and Ambrose of Milan in order to reflect on today’s OCIA (“RCIA” until recently) and, more generally, on the Church’s sacraments and on a Christian “sacramental worldview”.
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, February 5 – FST’s opening liturgy at Founders Chapel at 4:30pm followed by a community meal. To participate virtually, please click here.
- Thursday, February 6 – FST Ministry Days presentation from 4:15-5:15pm in Coronado 132B at the FST building. Four professional panelists will give their insights and experiences about working at a primary or secondary school. For more information and how to register, please click here.
- Thursday, February 13 – FST Zoom Lecture Series – Timothy Johnson, PhD, renowned scholar of religion, will be presenting, “La Lengua Inteligible: The Pastoral Theological Project of Fray Francisco Pareja and Timucua Authors in La Florida.” For more information and to register, please click here.
- Zoom rosary each Saturday at 4:30pm PDT. All are welcome to participate by clicking here.
Graduation
If you plan to complete the coursework for your degree by May 2025, you will need to submit an Intent to Graduate form by Friday, February 14th.
Igniting the Spiritual Imagination with the St. John’s Bible
USD’s Center for Mission Integration will be offering a presentation on The Saint John’s Bible given by guest speaker, Brad Neary on Monday, February 17th in the USD Ministry Center from 4-5:30pm. For more information, please click here.
Religious Education Congress 2025
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will be hosting its annual Religious Education Congress on February 20-23, at the Anaheim Convention Center. FST will have a booth in the marketplace at the Congress. If you are planning to attend this event—or live in the southern California area, you are invited to a luncheon hosted by FST on Saturday, February 22nd. For more information and to RSVP for this gathering, please click here.
Spring 2025 Library and Research Workshops and Office Hours
Martha Adkins will be providing individual and group assistance for students who want to learn more about finding resources or how to make citations for your work. For dates and times of these offerings, please click here.
Program for a Certificate in Spiritual Direction
USD’s Center for Christian Spirituality will launch “Guided by the Heart: Formation for the Ministry of Spiritual Accompaniment” in Fall 2025. For more information, please click here.