St. Viator High School

The Campus Ministry Program works to create and support the ongoing process of Christian formation at Saint Viator High School. We provide a comprehensive Campus Ministry Program which incorporate religious beliefs and values into everyday student life through services, programs, and activities for participation by the entire Saint Viator community.

Retreats

Saint Viator High School offers retreat experiences for students of all grade levels. All retreat dates are for the 2008-09 school year. Students are responsible for making up any school work that is missed while on retreat. Retreat Homework policy.

Freshmen
This retreat is a required experience for all Freshmen. Freshmen attend their retreat the semester they are enrolled in religion class.

                  Freshman Retreat (click for more information)
                                 September 27    Saturday
                                       October 25         Saturday

For more information on Freshman Retreat, contact Ms. Stephanie Schwarz.

Sophomores
Freshmen and Sophomores can attend an optional Quest Retreat. This retreat is led by sophomores under the direction of one of the Campus Ministers. Students focus on the call to love themselves, others and God. Students who attend this retreat miss one day of school.

Quest Retreat (click for more information)

November 2-3 Sunday-Monday

March 9-10 Monday-Tuesday

April 21-22 Tuesday-Wednesday

For more information on Quest Retreat, contact Br. John Eustice.

Juniors
Juniors have 2 choices for their optional retreat experiences. The first option is a 2 day, 1 night retreat at Resurrection Retreat Center in Woodstock. This retreat includes small and large group discussions, community building activities, mass, reconciliation, and quiet time for reflection. Juniors choosing this option will be absent from classes for 2 days. Juniors may also attend Kairos. Details for Kairos are in the "Senior" section.

Junior Retreat (click for more information)
          October 28-29 Tuesday-Wednesday

Seniors
Seniors have the option of going on a Kairos retreat. Kairos is Latin for "God's Time" Kairos is a 3 days, 3 night intensive retreat that is led by a team of 10 student leaders. Each day of Kairos has a different theme.

The themes of the day are:

Who am I?
Who is Jesus?
What is the message of Jesus for me?
How do I respond to that message in my life?

Kairos - Greek Word "Lord's Time"
Kairos (click for more information)
Juniors and Seniors may attend the Kairos retreat. For the November and February Kairos, seniors have first preference in signing up. If all the available spaces are not taken by seniors by the deadline date, juniors will be allowed to fill the remaining spots. Please check with the Campus Ministry office for deadline dates.

November 23-26                    Sunday-Wednesday
February 17-20                      Tuesday-Friday
April 14-17                                Tuesday-Friday

Click here for the list of students going on the upcoming Kairos retreat.

For more information on Kairos, contact Br. John Eustice or Ms. Betsy Fons.

Service Trips

Campus Ministry sponsors weeklong service opportunities through Habitat for Humanity. These trips are open to juniors and seniors. The destination of these trips changes. See Ms. Fons for more information.

Worship Services

As a Catholic community, we celebrate our faith in a variety of ways. One of the most important ways is through a regular celebration of the Eucharist. Students are encouraged to participate in these celebrations through a variety of ministries including: choir, Eucharistic ministers, ushers and liturgical dancers.

School Mass Dates: 2008-09

September 10 Mass of the Holy Spirit

October 22 Feast of Saint Viator

November 18 Thanksgiving Mass

December 17 Advent Mass

January 27 Catholic Schools Week

February 25 Ash Wednesday

April 28 Easter Season Mass

May 14 Baccalaureate Mass

All local youth ministers or Saint Viator alums are welcome to join us for the celebration of mass.

For more information on school liturgies, contact Br. John Eustice.