Junior Experience

30 hours of direct service
10 hours of advocacy

The Encounter is a voluntary retreat for members of the junior class. It is a 2-day retreat. The Encounter offers juniors the opportunity to participate in a reflective experience in a communal setting to gain deeper insights into self-knowledge, sensitivity to others and a stronger faith in God. Each retreat is designed to provide time for students to share their insights, personal beliefs and attitudes in a Christian context. 

Magis Crew
For the juniors who are selected as crew members, it is an opportunity to work, clean, and pray on behalf of the seniors making the retreat, to try to put into practice the motto of our school, “Christus exinanivit semet ipsum,” (Christ emptied himself). The juniors must be willing to do whatever it takes to serve their senior brothers and sisters as if they are serving Christ himself. The junior is called to serve when asked without complaint, to stay behind the scenes, to be a sign of God’s love to those making the retreat. 

Sophomore Plunge
Service Plunge Leaders pledge themselves to work hard to build student unity, encourage companionship, and model an attitude of reflection upon one’s life and relationship with God. The Plunge Leader should be a person who is committed to service and growth in his/her faith in Jesus Christ.

Liturgical ministry offers students opportunities to serve others as liturgy planners, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, musicians and choir members at weekly and all-school liturgies