Liturgy & Sacraments
Worship and Sacramental Life
Each month, our school community comes together to celebrate Mass. Through the Sacred Scriptures and the Eucharist, Christ is truly present to us. It is a profound gift to be able to gather as a school community in this way, and an essential part of what it means to be a Catholic school.
Some months, we gather as an entire school; at other times, students come together in smaller grade-band groupings. These smaller celebrations allow the liturgy, homily, and music to be shaped more intentionally for the developmental age of our students.
The celebration of Mass is an active part of the life of our school. Our Campus Minister works with parish volunteers to prepare students for their roles as altar servers, lectors, and in other active roles in the liturgy, such as carrying up the offertory gifts. Our student liturgical choir prepares the music and leads the school in song. Every student is encouraged to be an attentive and active participant in the liturgy, regardless of whether they have a specific role. Through these celebrations, our students come together as a school community to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
In addition, particularly during Advent and Lent, students in Grades 3 through 8 who have received their First Reconciliation have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at school.
Our School and Our Parishes
A Catholic education is an extension of the evangelizing mission of our parishes. Our school and our parishes share a responsibility to support families in the faith formation of their children. We encourage our families to be active participants in the life of their parish and to build strong relationships with their parish communities.
Our parishes partner with parents in the sacramental preparation of their children, particularly as they prepare to receive the sacraments for the first time.
Our Religion program provides instruction and remote preparation for the sacraments, while immediate sacramental preparation takes place through each student’s parish. Families should work directly with their parish regarding requirements and preparation for the sacraments.
Our parish partners include Holy Family Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, and St. Joseph Catholic Church.
