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OUR SCHOOL

St. Mary's South Side Catholic is St. Louis and is a beacon of hope and a guidepost for advancing our region's future.

St. Mary's SSC is a Catholic high school rooted in the Marianist tradition. Each person is seen as a child of God with gifts that will be called forth. Our community is a place where self-actualization, diversity and life-long learning are encouraged and embraced. St. Mary’s is a place where the whole person can grow in the love of God and each other. This Marianist community is dedicated to developing responsible young men who are prepared to live as contributing and successful members of society who witness Jesus Christ to the world. Our mission is the foundation upon which we stand.

Rooted in the Marianist spirit, St. Mary's South Side Catholic High School forms all young men as leaders in a brotherhood of unity, empathy, dignity, and respect, to uplift our neighborhood, community, and world. 

CHARACTERISTICS OF A MARIANIST EDUCATION

Our young men are:

COAT OF ARMS

  • The figure of Our Lady of the Pillar signifies the origins of the Society of Mary. It was at the shrine in Saragossa, Spain (where Chaminade was in exile from 1797-1800) that Blessed Chaminade was inspired to found the Society of Mary and the Daughters of Mary Immaculate.
  • The SM on the seal stands for Saint Mary.
  • The cross is a reminder of the life and death of Jesus.
  • The scroll with Fortes in Fide (Strong in Faith) is a summary of the teaching of Blessed Chaminade and the spirit of the Marianist Family. It is through faith that we accomplish our mission.
  • The scroll with Per Matrem ad Filium (Through the Mother to the Son) is the dominant idea for the Society of Mary and the Family of Mary.
  • The lilies and roses signify Mary as the unspotted lily and mystical rose who wishes to see in our hearts the lilies of innocence and roses of charity.
  • The fleur-de-lis and the crown refer to St. Louis.