Paraclete High School - Campus Ministry
THE EUCHARIST
The celebration of the Eucharist is the highest expression of Catholic identity at Paraclete. Students and faculty are offered the opportunity of participating in the daily celebration of mass in the campus chapel. Parents, alumni, and friends of the school are invited as well. Once each month, the student body gathers for the celebration of mass. Mass is also scheduled once a year for each class level.
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
The celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered communally to Catholic students during Advent and Lent, and individually by request.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Prayer services for the whole Paraclete community are scheduled before the Thanksgiving, Christmas, And Easter holidays.
PRAYER
The opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered once per week during the season of Lent. The school chapel is open throughout the school day for individual and group prayer. Each school day begins with public prayer. Teachers are encouraged to begin each class session with a prayer and coaches are encouraged to make prayer a part of pre-game preparation.
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
The Campus Minister is readily available to accompany students who may struggle spiritually, morally, or emotionally. The College and Career Counselors are trained and certified in Mental Wellness First Aid. Peer Ministers are selected and trained by the Campus Minister to be listeners and to offer comfort to fellow students.
EVENTS
Paraclete students are granted the opportunity to participate in events sponsored by the archdiocese, as well as national and international Catholic events. The list includes Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Christian Service for Life, One Life LA, National Walk for Life, and Youth Day at Religious Education Congress. Paraclete students have participated in pilgrimages abroad such as World Youth Day.
