Discipleship in Action Program
- Recognizes students living out their faith as disciples of Christ.
- Recognized students are entered into a monthly drawing for a relaxed dress pass.
- Celebrated during Monday morning assemblies with school-wide prayer, pledge to the Cross, and acknowledgment of student discipleship.
Saint Families
- Groups include one student per grade and an advisory teacher.
- Monthly meetings focus on learning about saints, faith traditions, service projects, and religious education.
- Lessons are supported by the ARK program for spiritual development.
Faith-Based Gatherings & Activities
- Weekly Mass attendance with student participation as lectors, cantors, altar servers.
- Daily prayers, feast day celebrations, Living Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and seasonal events like May Crowning and Christmas Program.
- Special liturgical celebrations such as the Blessing of the Animals and Mother’s Day Prayer Service.
Spiritual Growth & Sacramental Preparation
- Students prepare for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion over a two-year period beginning in 1st grade.
- Additional sacrament preparation workshops are provided through the parish.
- Reconciliation opportunities during Advent and Lent.
- Ongoing participation in the Eucharist at weekly/daily Mass.
Retreats & Youth Ministry
- Middle school students attend retreats in partnership with Mater Dei.
- SSJ Youth Ministry offers a faith-filled lunch space for students in the youth room throughout the month.
Annual School Theme
- Each year features a Bible verse and song that unites the community at Masses and events.
Christian Service Projects
- School-wide efforts to serve others and grow in compassion.
- Past beneficiaries include:
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- CHOC, Hope for Haiti, St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Operation Gratitude, Wounded Warriors, local homeless and convalescent care programs
- Prayer walks and global outreach (e.g., Operation Rice Bowl)
