Father Fabio Medina leads mass in Spanish for the parishioners of this Catholic church. The only English…More service at this church is held on Sunday at 9:30am. Bilingual services are held on the six Holy Days of Obligation such as the day of Immaculate Conception, which takes place on December 8.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

St. Raymond teachers instill traditional Catholic morals into the curriculum as they guide students along their…More academic journeys.  Both personal development and faith are highly valued. </p> <p>Morning prayers begin at the second bell; the first bell rings at 8am. Parents are encouraged to join the faculty and student body in the daily benediction. </p> <p>Uniforms are required. </p>

This seminary is an institution that teaches men how to become religious leaders in the Roman Catholic community.

Situated in a quiet corner of Menlo Park, Vallombrosa Center is a retreat and conference center led by the Roman…More Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. It is conveniently accessible both by car and public transportation. The Center can accommodate groups of up to 100 for several days and serves nutritious meals based on group needs. The meeting areas fall into three categories: Administration, Mansion and Chapel. Rates can be found <a href="http://www.vallombrosa.org/rates.htm">here. </a></p> <p> </p>

Founded by Father A.L. McMahon OP and eight Dominican nuns in the early 20th century, the Corpus Christi Monastery is…More a shrine and place for the devotion and honor of "The Lord in the Blessed Sacrament." The nuns spend their days praying, singing, studying, reading spiritual works, doing chores and practicing artistic expression.</p> <p>Women are welcome to try their hand at visiting with the sisters to see if there is a possible vocation to join them. If it seems like a good fit, they may be asked to stay at the monastery to study, take vows and take up the Dominican Habit. There are currently 15 Sisters residing at Corpus Christi.</p> <p>The Dominican Catholic tradition was inspired by St. Dominic of the thirteenth century, patron saint of astronomers and founder of the Order of Preachers. A Dominican is "one who is polarized by the Word, who studies the Word, who celebrates the Word, who lives it and preaches it to others."</p>

The Nativity School is a Catholic school where the faculty strive to create a positive learning environment for…More students. The school mascot is a blue-violet panther.</p> <p>Most of the curriculum is posted online, so parents can interact with it alongside their children at home. Some teachers such as Mrs. Cortez post <a href="http://www.nativityschool.com/rcortes/index.html">extra educational links</a> for online activities and downloads on the school's website.</p> <p>School board meeting minutes are also <a href="http://www.nativityschool.com/board.htm">posted online.</a></p> <p>School drop off and pick up is strictly monitored for student safety, and only allowed at the Oak Grove Ave entrance.  View the map of expected traffic flow <a href="http://www.nativityschool.com/about_nativity/parking.htm">here. </a></p> <p>Childcare is available before and after class for an hourly fee.</p>

The traditions of the St. Denis parish began 154 years ago, founded by a young Irish immigrant named Dennis Martin.…More His was one of the first wagon trains across the Sierras. A laborer in the lumber industry, Martin became a wealthy man shipping lumber to San Francisco. A dedicated Catholic, Martin wanted to build a church for there wasn't one between Santa Clara and San Francisco. So it became the first church of its kind in San Mateo County serving about 50 families from the surrounding areas. The old church was eventually torn down and the cemetery neglected. Stanford acquired the land and put up a plaque along with the San Mateo Historical Foundation and Church of The Nativity to honor the church and named it St. Denis. St. Denis is a Christian martyr and saint that was Bishop of Paris and martyred in 250 A.D. </p> <p>The new St. Denis Parish was established 49 years ago and the current site was dedicated in 1963. The church continues to have an important role in its surrounding community, continuing on the tradition of its founder Dennis Martin. In 1995, there was a merger between St. Denis Parish and Our Lady of the Wayside Parish. In the late 90s their growth inspired them to expand their religious education facilities and raised about one million dollars to build a multi-use Parish Center.</p>