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​​​​​Mass

Scholars (grades 2-8) attend weekly mass on Fridays. In addition, at different times throughout the school year, we ask the scholars to attend Mass and participate actively so that they will learn the value of the liturgy by experience.  Scholars should be in church uniforms for each Mass.  This is part of the Religion Program.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.  Each class plans at least one liturgy each school year.  Please check the monthly calendar for scheduled Masses.​

Prayer​​   

Prayer starts each day  The scholars also pray at recess, lunch, and at the closing of the day. Using the ADLA religion standards different memorized prayers are taught at each grade level. The entire school prays together every Wednesday at the beginning of school. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate.

Other Liturgies

Blessing the Animals (St. Francis Day),  Las Posada Procession and prayer,  and Stations of the CrossMay Crowning​ are other celebrations held throughout the year​ 

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