“...you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” - 1 Peter 2:5

TEMECULA—We have heard the reference to “living stones” in scripture several times. It almost seems like an oxymoron. How can stones be living?

SAN BERNARDINO—The number of students enrolled in the 27 Catholic schools of the Diocese continues to hover around 7,500, according to statistics released by the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools for the 2017-18 year.

By Tom Korson

RIALTO—In Genesis 1: 28-29, God gives dominion over the Earth to Adam and Eve. Here at St. Catherine of Siena School in Rialto, we take caring for our environment very seriously. Among our School Wide Learning Expectations (SLE’s) is the dictum to be stewards of the environment, to show respect for all forms of life.

By Marge Bitetti

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Students of Sacred Heart School got a lesson in both the historic evil of slavery and its modern form from a descendant of two African-American pioneers at an on-campus forum held Nov. 15. 

TEMECULA—After over 20 years of hoping and dreaming – after 5 years of intense study, discerning, and planning – Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School will open its doors in August 2018.

RIVERSIDE—On Nov. 17 students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Riverside showcased projects demonstrating the integration of the school’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Religion/Reading, Arts, Math) program in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms.