Bellarmine College Preparatory

“Weekly Mass during community time and major all-school liturgies, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Holy Week Liturgy, and Baccalaureate Mass”

“Magis Masses and Feast Day Liturgies, planned and led by students and departments Sacraments such as Reconciliation during Advent and Lent, and Confirmation preparation for seniors in collaboration with the Diocese”

“Bellarmine is blessed to have a community of Jesuits living on campus. They are actively involved in school life, from teaching in the classroom to supporting students on the sidelines. We offer weekly Mass in Leontyne Chapel and all-school liturgies throughout the year.”

“Mass on campus takes place every Tuesday and Thursday during CT (9:35-10:20 AM) and every Friday at 7:30 AM.”

“Weekly Mass during community time and major all-school liturgies, including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Holy Week Liturgy, and Baccalaureate Mass”

“Bellarmine is blessed to have a community of Jesuits living on campus. They are actively involved in school life, from teaching in the classroom to supporting students on the sidelines. We offer weekly Mass in Leontyne Chapel and all-school liturgies throughout the year.”

“Robert Scholla S.J. — Superior of the Jesuit Community rscholla@bcp.org Michael Manalastas S.J. — Jesuit | Religious Studies Faculty mmanalastas@bcp.org Jose Oros — Jesuit Regent | Campus Minister”

“Fr. Scholla was named Superior of the Bellarmine Jesuit community effective July 31, 2024.”

“Requirements There are six semesters of required courses.”

“Science: 6 | Social Science: 7 | Religious Studies: 6 | Visual/Performing Arts: 3”

“Creed, Religious Hebrew Christian Health & Christian PE Community, Social Justice Studies Scriptures Scriptures Wellness Ethics or Elective & Call Elective”

“Christian Ethics is a required one-semester course in Religious Studies for Juniors. This course examines the human experience of the moral life. The focus of this class is the Roman Catholic moral theological tradition even while examining ethical insights from a variety of philosophical, religious, and cultural traditions.”

“We are a Catholic school in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. As such, our entire school program is dedicated to forming”

“Over four years, students have access to more than 15 different retreat opportunities, including: Freshman and sophomore overnight retreats Kairos for juniors and seniors”

“All freshmen are automatically registered to attend the Freshman Overnight Retreat.”

“This four-day, overnight retreat is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to reflect on self and relationships with God, family, and friends. Through the experience of group discussion, prayer, and Sacraments, students are guided to see life in a new way”

“Campus Ministers Melissa Scott-Florez Director of Campus Ministry mscott-florez@bcp.org Cynthia Bailey Administrative Assistant - Campus Ministry cbailey@bcp.org Anthony Ferrari Assistant Director of Campus Ministry tferrari@bcp.org Gina Adams Choir Director gadams@bcp.org”

“Jose Oros Jesuit Regent | Campus Minister joros@bcp.org Jesus Palomino Modern and Classical Language Faculty | Camps Coordinator for Summer Programs | Daily Mass jpalomino@bcp.org Elizabeth Portillo Religious Studies Faculty | Liturgy”

“Our Bible Study & Service Club aims to foster spiritual growth through regular Gospel study while building a supportive faith community that actively serves others. We will meet bi-weekly during Community Time for prayer, scripture discussion, and service planning”

“In this unique initiative, participants are assigned to small groups and gather weekly to share their stories, dreams, and challenges in a supportive and empathetic environment. Our program extends beyond personal growth, incorporating faith, scripture, reflective activities, and open dialogue”

“The Crew is a group of students who continue to grow and share the spiritual wisdom, care, and community grown on the Kairos retreat with the larger BCP community.”

“Each morning begins with a community prayer led by a student, teacher, or staff member. Many classes also open with prayer, creating space to pause and reconnect. During homeroom, students take five minutes to practice the Examen of Consciousness”

“Completion of all Christian Service Program requirements is a condition for graduation.”

“Seniors Complete 30 hours with one nonprofit for a deeper, sustained experience, along with a written reflection on their service.”

“Catholic Social Teaching - the moral teaching of the Catholic Church on social, economic, political, cultural, and religious issues - is given special consideration throughout the semester.”

“It's rooted in the Gospel's call to love and serve, especially the poor and marginalized. Through experiences in communities across the U.S. and abroad, students are invited to live the Ignatian values of faith, justice, and solidarity.”

“Pragmatically, we choose solidarity to align ourselves as women and men for and with others, working in direct service to, and as advocates for, those marginalized by society.”

“The Bellarmine Advocacy Project is a group that aims to embody the Jesuit values of love and service by creating social change through political action.”