The Immaculate Conception School community is guided by the principles of Catholic education, which focus on the Gospel message, service, and worship. We are all believers in the formation of the whole child, including the foundation and development of faith.
As the primary educators, parents initiate their child’s spiritual journey from the beginning. As catechists, the members of the ICS faculty and staff help to mold, form and strengthen the students’ experience by providing instruction and experience within the Catholic faith.
Daily Prayer
At the beginning of every day our Student Leadership leads schoolwide prayer during the Morning Assembly. Our School Mass takes place every Friday and on days of obligation. Our classes lead the Mass and the entire school participates in song, filling the beautiful Immaculate Conception Church with the harmonious sounds of our students’ voices.
Liturgical Celebrations
Every year, students engage in their faith by leading and participating in liturgical celebrations throughout the year. In October, students and families pray the Living Glowing Rosary, lighting up the school’s basketball court near the Downtown LA skyline with glowsticks. In December, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception, our namesake, with a Mass and school celebration, as well as the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During Lent, our students engage in presentations of the Stations of the Cross and in May we venerate Mother Mary with our May Crowning Mass.
Service
Our students are also taught the importance of humility and gratitude, fortified by their experience with participating in Christian-based service projects and charity. We host fundraising and charity drives throughout the year.
Sacraments
Students in our 2nd Grade class embark on one of the most important Holy Sacraments with the completion of their First Communion. This is also open to any student 3rd grade and older who wishes to take this major step in their faith journey.
