The Saint Joseph High School Director of Campus Ministry,
appointed and supported by the principal, helps create, promote, and oversee
multiple opportunities for prayer, liturgy, celebration of sacraments,
retreats, peer ministry, and Christian service programs. This is facilitated by collaborating with local pastors,
religious and lay members of our school community, and the Department of
Religious Studies.
The Director of Campus Ministry encourages the pastoral,
spiritual and moral development of each student on campus. In partnership with
the administration, faculty, staff, and students, he endeavors to continue the
mission and message of Jesus by creating opportunities for students to
experience daily living in a faith community, develop a faith commitment and
encourage a desire to serve others.
Campus Ministry plans and manages the following events
and activities:
- Once a month, Tuesday Mass in
the Chapel during the Enrichment Block;
- School-wide liturgical
celebrations and prayer services;
- Eucharistic Adoration (offered
after monthly Mass during EB);
- Praying a decade of the Rosary
during May and October;
- Training for retreat
leadership, liturgical ministry, and service leadership; and
- Facilitating ministerial
training (i.e. Eucharistic ministry and altar serving)
Pastoral Outreach
SJHS also serves the pastoral needs of the school community: students and their families, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumnae. These needs may include spiritual guidance and support, prayer, and special responses for illnesses, accidents, and grief. Prayer request forms are available in the school office, and Masses are offered for these intentions. Parents/guardians may call the Main Office to request prayers for their intentions.
