Campus Ministry

Our Mission

The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God.” This desire for God and the invitation to faith is present to all students of every creed and culture. The purpose of the School Ministry Office is to assist in fostering and nourishing this desire in each student so to help them develop and maintain a personal relationship with God with the guidance of the Roman Catholic Faith. This will take place through the sacraments, opportunities for personal and communal prayer, retreats, spiritual programs and activities throughout the school year. Students will also have the opportunity to integrate their faith life into action by getting involved in campus ministry and a variety of service projects. By nourishing their life of faith, each student will be able to live out the call to be taken over by the light of Christ and to spread that light wherever they go.

Sacraments

Mass

Mass is celebrated as a school community each First Friday of the Month as well as on Holy Days of Obligation. Additionally, our Graduation Mass has traditionally been held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul along with our Junior Ring Mass. Other school Masses include our annual Blue Mass of Thanksgiving, as well as Christmas and Easter celebrations.

Confession

The Sacraments are at the core of our Catholic faith and and the root of our identity as a school community. They are vital to our life of faith and nourishment in the spiritual life.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during the Season of Advent and Lent. Priests from around the Archdiocese make themselves available to our students to hear confessions and offer reconciliation.

This year we will be working with students who are interested in becoming Catholic, and or Students who need Catholic Sacraments (Confirmation, First Communion, Baptism).

If you are interested, please sign up below!

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Retreat

“Come away, by yourselves, to a deserted place and rest awhile.”

The word “retreat” can be defined as the act of moving back or withdrawing. In a spiritual sense, a retreat is a withdrawing or a stepping away from one’s normal day-to-day routine for the purpose of re-invigorating one’s relationship with God. Each grade level is required to attend their class retreat. Retreats are a vital part to the growth and nourishment of our students lives of faith.

Freshmen Retreat

The Freshman Retreat is a school day experience designed to help students step away from the regular school routine and encounter the person of Jesus Christ. Scheduled during the second quarter, the retreat allows freshmen to become settled in school while still experiencing a sense of novelty and reflection. Students participate in small groups of 20–30, guided by adult and student leaders, and rotate through stations that include powerful faith stories, prayer, adoration, faith discussions, and interactive icebreakers. The retreat focuses on introducing students to Jesus and the idea of lived faith while providing opportunities to build meaningful friendships with classmates.

Sophomore Retreat

The Sophomore Retreat builds on the Freshman Retreat by helping students move from encountering Jesus to living for Him in their daily lives. This two-school day experience combines an off-site pilgrimage with an on-site retreat, giving students a chance to explore both their faith and the wider Catholic community. Half the class visits local Catholic sites, including the Saint John Neumann Shrine and the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, to learn about their faith heritage, while the other half participates in an on-site retreat in the school gym focused on lived discipleship and practical faith practice. On the second day, the groups swap, ensuring all students benefit from both experiences. The retreat encourages students to take practical ownership of their faith while connecting their school community with the broader Church.

Junior & Senior Retreat Program

The Junior and Senior Retreat Program provides upperclassmen with the opportunity to step away from the everyday and encounter Christ, community, and personal growth in a deeper and more customizable way. Building on the foundation established in the Freshman and Sophomore retreats, these experiences give students increasing independence and the ability to choose a retreat that best meets their spiritual needs and interests. Students are encouraged to participate in more than one retreat if they wish to further enrich their journey.

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