Purpose | Retreats | Service Trips | Worship Services | Christian Service Experience
Staff:
Ms. Betsy Fons - Director of Campus Ministry - ext. 268
Ms. Stephanie Schwarz - ext. 276
Mr. Tim Masterton - ext. 262
Purpose
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 2009-10 school year. Students are responsible for making up any school work that is missed while on retreat.
Retreat Homework policy
Dates and opportunities for all retreats will be announced in advance so that students can make the necessary arrangements. Students are responsible for making up all academic work missed while on retreat. Students should be allowed one day for every day gone on retreat to complete academic work missed. Example: for a student attending the Kairos retreat and missing three school days, the student must be allowed to have three additional days to submit work missed during the retreat. Under no circumstances are students expected to be prepared to take an exam or quiz the first day upon their return from a retreat.
Freshmen
This retreat is a required experience for all Freshmen. Freshmen attend their retreat the semester they are enrolled in religion class.
- Freshman Retreat more info
- September 19 Saturday
- October 17 Saturday
For additional 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 more info
- November 1-2 Sunday-Monday
- March 7-8 Monday-Tuesday
- April 27-28 Tuesday-Wednesday
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 more info
- October 1-2 Thursday-Friday
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.
List of students going on the upcoming Kairos retreat view
For additional information on Kairos, please contact 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: 2009-10
- September 9 - Mass of the Holy Spirit
- October 21 - Feast of Saint Viator
- November 18 -Thanksgiving Mass
- December 15 - Advent Mass
- January 26 - Catholic Schools Week
- February 17 - Ash Wednesday
- April 9 - Easter Season Mass
- May 13 - Baccalaureate Mass
All local youth ministers or Saint Viator alums are welcome to join us for the celebration of mass.
