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CAMPUS MINISTRY

The Campus Ministry Department is concerned with the faith formation of students, faculty, and staff. Catholic
Memorial High School is committed to the formation of the whole person and provides a variety of ways to nurture
the faith and spirituality of our community.
First, we offer a wide range of opportunities for students to experience their faith through the sacraments.
These include:

• The celebration of the Eucharist on a school-wide basis at least once a month, on Holy Days of Obligation,
and in Chapel masses during the week

• Weekly opportunities for the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
• Class Mass at retreat
• Masses for athletic teams, clubs, and other extracurricular activities
• All-school Reconciliation Services during Advent and Lent
We also provide a multitude of ways for students to put their faith into action. These include:
• Witnessing through the Pro-Life club
• Service projects coordinated through Service Club
• Advocacy through International Outreach and Operation Michael
• Faith Leadership through the Campus Ministry Leadership Team
• Service Projects through classes
We provide opportunities for students to grow in their Catholic Spirituality
• Experience with a variety of prayer forms including rosary, adoration, lectio divina, Liturgy of the Hours,

and many others
• Observance of the liturgical seasons
• Monthly all-school masses (prayer services during the Advent and Lenten Seasons)
• Individual spiritual counseling for a wide range of concerns
• Opportunities for students to attend Catholic conferences (World Youth Day, National Catholic Youth Conference,

Wisconsin Catholic Youth Conference, St. John Bosco Youth Day, etc.)

Catholic Memorial High School prides itself on offering annual retreat
experiences that enhance what is taught and lived on a daily basis.
• Freshman - A day-long retreat focusing on Being a Living Memorial.
Upperclassmen serve as role models and small group leaders on this
retreat.
• Sophomore - A day-long retreat to reflect on growing loving
relationships by imitating Christ’s selfless love. Upperclassmen help to
facilitate the retreat.
• Junior - Most juniors are preparing for Confirmation and are
expected to attend a retreat through their home parish. The junior
class is invited to plan and run an optional junior retreat.
• Senior - A three day retreat, held off campus, is the culmination of
a student’s four years at Catholic Memorial. The retreat focuses on
student’s growth over their high school years, their relationships with
others, and their commitment to living their Catholic faith.

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