Student Life

Spiritual Life

At Saint Mary High School we begin each day with a schoolwide prayer led by our students. Our theology classes begin with prayer to foster an awareness in the students of the presence of God in their daily lives.

Retreats

Our retreat program this year includes an opening retreat for the freshmen class on October 3 and a retreat for seniors on May 1. These retreats emphasize each individual's relationship with God along with community building activities and leadership skills.

School Masses

As a school we attend Mass at Saint Mary's Church once a month. If a holy day of obligation falls on a school day, the school community participates in the Mass that day. The dates for the 2008-09 school year are: September 3, October 10, November 24, December 8, January 9, February 25, March 19, April 6, May 21.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

During the Season of Lent, all students are given the opportunity to go to confession. Priests from area parishes are present to assist.

Community Service Requirement

Starting with the Class of 2011, 30 hours of community service are required of each student in order to graduate.

Soup Kitchen

On the first Monday of each month at 4:00pm, students and staff serve at the Community Table in Westfield. The dates for 2008-09 school year are: September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3.

Confirmation Preparation

As part of the junior Theology course, students are prepared for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Many area parishes accept this preparation in lieu of religious education classes. We are the only Catholic high school in the diocese to offer this preparation.