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Formation and Ministry (suite 331/333/334)

The active presence of God in our lives is celebrated at Saint Ignatius through prayer, retreats, liturgy, sacraments, service, and justice work. Class year student chaplains coordinate opportunities for students’ spiritual growth, leadership, and service to others, in imitation of Jesus Christ. Additionally, faculty/staff chaplains coordinate spiritual programming for community of faculty and staff. As a Christian, Catholic community, with a particular Jesuit charism, Saint Ignatius College Prep invites our entire student and adult community to full participation in school-wide and class year Masses, Reconciliation Services, as well as the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior retreats. Additional optional offerings include the celebration of daily Mass, additional liturgical experiences such as the Rosary, the Kairos Retreat Program for upperclass students, as well as leadership opportunities to serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, music ministers, liturgy planners, and retreat leaders.

This Christian worship ideally moves us to participate more fully in God’s unfolding Kingdom, which invites our co-laboring in the work of peace and justice. Our faith that does justice calls all of us to become increasingly more Women and Men for Others in the model of Jesus Christ, our ultimate hope. Service and immersion opportunities are offered throughout the year under the guidance of class year chaplains. Additionally, all members of the Saint Ignatius community are encouraged to undertake service work at appropriate department-approved locations. Service is expected to be directly performed with people in need, ideally moving to mutually empowering relationships for both servant and recipient. Excellent opportunities are available through tutoring programs, nursing homes, soup kitchens, hospitals, parish outreach, advocacy organizations, and other not-for-profit organizations.

Freshman commit themselves to complete 10 hours of service. Students earn three hours of service credit for participation in the October 12 Freshman Retreat and Day of Service. All Freshmen must complete at least 5 of their 10 total hours of service in the first semester. The total 10 hours must be completed by April 30, 2012. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the retention of the student’s report card in June and the student’s schedule of classes for the 2012-2013 school year. In addition, Freshmen who have not completed their hours will not be allowed to attend classes or participate in anyschool-sponsored activities until the service commitment is fulfilled. Service hours may be fulfilled through school-sponsored service projects or other projects PRE-APPROVED by the Freshman Class Chaplain. Completed service must be documented and reported to the Chaplain.

Sophomores commit themselves to complete 25 hours of service and more fully reflect on this experience through their Religious Studies class. Sophomores must engage in a prolonged service experience of at least 20 hours at one PRE-APPROVED social service agency. Service hours must be documented and reported to the Sophomore Class chaplain by April 30, 2012. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the retention of the student’s report card in June and their schedule of classes for the 2012-2013 school year. In addition, students who have not completed their hours will not be allowed to attend classes or participate in any school-sponsored activities until the service commitment is fulfilled.

Ideally, Juniors and Seniors, rooted in their required service commitment and their growing Christian faith of their underclass years, are then moved to a lifelong commitment of service, justice work, and faith. This can be highlighted by participation in the summer immersion program leading up to the student’s senior year, as well as enrolling in the senior Religious Studies honors class, which includes a service learning opportunity.

"To Praise, Reverence and Serve"

Modeled on the words of St. Paul, "Do everything for the glory of God" (1 Cor. 10:31b), Saint Ignatius College Prep's Formation and Ministry Program provides opportunities for prayer and ministry that nourish the faith life of our students. Through liturgies, retreats, and various ministries, our pastoral ministry program promotes the religious development of our students and the formation of Christian community. To inspire young men and women to place their God given talents at the service of others is our hope and our aim.

Liturgies

The life of Jesus Christ, his call and his service is the source of our hope and the focus of our activity. Our faith in Jesus Christ is expressed in the liturgies we celebrate each day and throughout the school year.

Daily Mass

Mass is celebrated every day before school for faculty and students at 7:30 A.M. in the Cuneo Chapel of the North American Martyrs located on the 5th floor.

All-School Masses

In addition to the daily Mass celebrated before school, our school year is highlighted by all-school liturgies and class masses, planned and animated by the students. Students and faculty gather in Holy Family Church, the landmark church directly west of Saint Ignatius, to pray as a school community. The school year begins with the Mass of the Holy Spirit, and concludes with our year-end liturgy. The school year is then punctuated by Catholic Feast days like All Saint's, the Immaculate Conception, and Ash Wednesday.

Class Masses

Beyond all school liturgies, each class at Saint Ignatius is invited to celebrate a Sunday or special liturgy at Holy Family Church during the school year, so the reshman Family Mass, Sophomore Scripture Students’ Liturgy of the Word Mass, Junior Ring Mass and Baccalaureate Mass offer each class an opportunity to pray together with families and friends.

Prayer Requests

Every day students, faculty, and staff at Saint Ignatius remember the special intentions of our community in our prayers. If you have an intention you would like us to remember, please feel welcome to send it to us at pray@ignatius.org and we will add it to the intention book in our student chapel and include it in our daily prayers. Please include "Prayer Request" in the subject of the email.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at Reconciliation Services on various retreats and during the seasons of Advent and Lent.

Retreats

Jesuit education seeks to provide every student with the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Retreats are an integral part of the way each student is challenged to grow in Christian self-understanding, to develop a life of prayer and worship, and to respond to Christ's call to serve others.

Retreats are considered so essential that the academic year for freshmen, sophomores and juniors is incomplete without one. Every student is required to make a retreat in his or her first, second and third years at Saint Ignatius College Prep.

Ignatian Values Days

Three to four times a year, we break from our usual class routines to focus on our Grad-at-Grad values: Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Doing Justice. To this end, we gather in large and small reflection groups, listen to presentations, and ultimately take a personal inventory on our growth towards these graduation ideals.

Information Regarding Non-Tuition Assistance for Retreats and Service Immersions

All families are eligible to apply for assistance for Formation and Ministry programming such as retreats and service projects. Please contact our office for more information regarding Non-Tuition Assistance.