St. Gerard Catholic High School

St. Gerard Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in San Antonio, Texas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio. The program and staff are here to serve students and to help them in their educational endeavors. Interest and concern for students is high here. Along with the academic program, St. Gerard has available a number of extracurricular activities in which we students take an active part. The ultimate purpose of education is to help each student become well rounded and well adjusted to changing times. Developing and accepting the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship will help them to participate successfully in the world of tomorrow.

Background

St. Gerard was established in 1927, graduating students who have gone on to serve in religious life, the medical profession, local and state politics, social services, law enforcement, the field of labor relations and the business world at large. St. Gerard has partnered with the Good Shepard Network to provide all of its students with Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance.

College Dual Credit Offered

St. Gerard offers an excellent high school curriculum with small class sizes to maximize success. Ninety-one percent of graduates go on to college with many Seniors taking Educational and Technical courses for dual credit at St. Philips College.

St. Gerard juniors and seniors are eligible to participate in St. Philip College dual credit program; as well as its Southwest Campus Academies, Information Technology and Security Academy, Alamo Area Aerospace Academy, and Manufacturing Technology Academy.

Extra-Curricular Athletics And Clubs

The school offers athletic opportunities for all students. Boys may participate in football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Girl’s athletics include volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis. The Royals compete in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS).

Students clubs and organization Is a vital part of the “Royal Spirit” Students are encouraged to participate in planning school activities and developing their leadership abilities.

Organizations include: • National Honor Society • Cheerleaders • Student Council • Mu Alpha Theta • Royal Ambassadors • Dance Team

The Royal Ambassadors are students who represent St. Gerard at various events both on and off campus, showing their “Royal Pride” to all whom they meet. Royal Ambassadors visit other Catholic schools on recruitment days, offer tours to new and prospective students, and assist where needed, as per directions from the principal.

Royal Ambassadors must maintain a 3.0 GPA, have faculty recommendations, and submit an application and letter of interest to the principal.

The following State Championships (TCIL) have been won at St. Gerard:

Football: 1985
Softball: 1983,1984,1985,1990,1992,1993
Basketball: 1981,1993
Baseball:1980

Religious Staff

Sister Julie Brady, SSND School Sister of Notre Dame Arrived at St. Gerard-2002

Sister Jo Goolish, OSF School Sisters of St. Francis Arrived at St. Gerard-2002

Sister Elizabeth Hatzenbuehler, OSU Ursuline Sisters Arrived at St. Gerard-2003

Prayer

O Great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted Child of the Mother of God: enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in your heart and made you an angel of love. O glorious Saint Gerard, because when falsely accused of crime, you did bear, like your Divine master, without murmur or complaint, the calumnies of wicked men, you have been raised up by God as the Patron and Protector of expectant mothers. Preserve me from danger and from the excessive pains accompanying childbirth, and shield the child which I now carry, that it may see the light of day and receive the lustral waters of Baptism through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Notes and references

External links

• School Website