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 Part of the mission of Saint Louis School is to foster and develop Gospel values, individually and communally, in the Marianist tradition. By focusing on personal spiritual growth, community, hospitality and service, the Marianist charism is manifested in the following ways:
- in opportunities for personal faith development
- in communal worship and prayer
- in service to one another in school and in the wider community
- in the continuous building of relationships and family spirit in the school.
Some of the activities of Campus Ministry include: morning masses, school masses, athletic masses, prayer services, student and faculty retreats, programs for those interested in the Catholic faith, small Christian communities for students and faculty, Marianist Heritage Month, service opportunities and the development of Christian leaders. Campus Ministry personnel are also available for spiritual counseling and the students are encouraged to seek further guidance from the priests on campus
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Fifth Grade Retreat - "The Good Shepherd"
The fifth grade retreat introduces students to the loving and caring nature of God. Activities led by a team of sophomores, focus on how important they are to God and that God is always looking out for them. Students will also learn that they play a part in God’s plan.
Sixth Grade Retreat - "Trust In The Lord"
The theme of the retreat, "Trust In The Lord," is integrated into all activities led by a retreat team of sophomores and juniors. The three areas of focus are: (1) learning to trust yourself, (2) learning to trust others, and (3) learning to trust God. Hands-on activities are used to help the students on their journey of trusting others to be able to develop healthy relationships in the future.
Seventh Grade Retreat - "Who Do You Say I Am?"
The activities, led by a retreat team of juniors and seniors, are designed to help students answer the questions "Who am I?" and "Who is God to me?" Students are challenged to be true to themselves, others and God.
Eighth Grade Retreat - "Mary: Woman of Courage"
This hands-on retreat is aimed at helping students identify qualities needed to succeed in their faith life. Students will participate in activities that demonstrate the importance of faith, determination and teamwork. This retreat is led by a team of juniors and seniors.
Ninth Grade Retreat - "Mindful & Faithful"
Using the school motto "Memor et Fidelis," this retreat focuses on what it means to be a mindful and faithful young man. Led by seniors, the retreat activities are focused around the challenges of being a good friend, son and child of God.
Tenth Grade - "Anuenue"
By using their imagination, sophomores are brought to an experiential realization of the value of God and of the people in their lives. With a focus on the story of Noah, in which God establishes a new covenant with humanity, students express and share their experiences of God, themselves, family and friends to understand how much God loves them and how valuable they are. (Two and one-half days, two nights; Winners' Camp)
Eleventh Grade - "Emmaus"
On the Emmaus retreat, students take a journey with the Apostles to Emmaus after Jesus’ Resurrection. Activities are designed to help juniors become more aware of the many ways God touches them and increases their awareness of His work. On their own personal journey, students experience the presence of Christ in a community setting that is brought about by sharing and celebrating together. (Two and one-half days, two nights; Saint Anthony Retreat Center)
Twelfth Grade - "KAIROS"
The Kairos (an awakening; special moment) retreat allows seniors to see the value of Christian faith as it is lived and experienced in the community. It gives them the opportunity to look within themselves and find their true worth and observe how this worth is reinforced in their relationships with God, their parents and their neighbors. (Three and one-half days, three nights; Saint Stephen’s Diocesan Center)
Marianist LIFE - Living in Faith Experience
Marianist LIFE is sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States. Twelve students who are going into their senior year are chosen among their peers. This program is designed to enable high school students to establish and to nurture Marianist LIFE Communities in the tradition of the Marianists. These MLCs gather in faith and prayer, invite others to join, and participate in the mission of Jesus to serve others where the needs are most unmet in school as well as in the larger world of which they are citizens. (Six days, five nights; Mission Springs, Scott’s Valley, CA) | 