Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

“Choirs also lead the school community in worship during eight school-wide masses per year.”

“Thursday, August 27 Day 1 All Day First Day of Classes and Opening School Mass”

“Tuesday, September 22 8th Grade Information Night All Day Day 2 All Day Stewardship Mass (uniform oxford shirts required)”

“Monday, November 2 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts All Saints'/Alumni Memorial Mass (uniform oxford shirts required)”

“Thursday, December 3 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 7 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts St. Francis Xavier Mass (uniform oxford shirts required)”

“Thursday, April 15 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 4 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Junior Leadership Mass”

“Fr. Thomas Lavin Chaplain tlavin@olgchs.org 240-283-3248”

“General Graduation Requirements 2026-2027 Department Credits Required Notes/Exceptions * Rising Seniors or Juniors may fulfill their fourth Religion credit by completing Catholic Social Religion 4 Teaching and Service Learning in the summer”

“Religion 4 Teaching and Service Learning in the summer”

“1011 - Freshman Religion 1.00 Credit”

“The study and practice of religion is introduced by learning the basics of Catholicism and a general knowledge and appreciation of the Hebrew Scriptures.”

“This course introduces students to the concept and belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ of faith.”

“This junior year course defines religion as a distinctly human experience that has specific characteristics.”

“This course will be taken in conjunction with a second semester Religion elective. Placement Considerations: Required for standard 12th grade course of study”

“1111 - Bioethics”

“Students will gain a deeper understanding of ethical models used to grapple with the question "What ought I do?"”

“students will be empowered to make informed, ethical choices about finances that are rooted in Catholic values.”

“At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, our classroom environment nurtures academic, social, and spiritual growth, shaped by our Catholic and Xaverian commitment”

“Through our commitment to education, rooted in Catholic and Xaverian values, we balance the demands of a rigorous academic program with a deep commitment to developing the whole person - mind, body, and spirit”

“Faith shapes everything we do. Students deepen their spiritual lives and learn to live out Gospel and Xaverian values each day.”

“The Freshman Retreat challenges our students to recognize how we are each a unique expression of God’s love”

“This retreat is held at the Shrine of St. Anthony and includes working on the Little Portion Farm to support corporal works of mercy in Baltimore City.”

“Junior Retreat is required of all juniors at Good Counsel.”

“This three-day retreat from everyday life affords our Falcons the opportunity to explore their relationships with their sense of self, God, and others.”

“The Senior Retreat is an optional two-day, one-night retreat experience rooted in reflection.”

“Our Lady of Good Counsel High School considers retreats to be an essential part of our overall curricular program. As such, retreats take precedence over all sports and extracurricular activities.”

“Tuesday, October 27 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 7 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Freshmen Retreat (Asynchronous Day for Soph, Juniors and Seniors)”

“Wednesday, October 14 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 7 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Sophomore Retreat #1”

“Wednesday, October 28 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 8 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Junior Retreat”

“Monday, January 25 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 4 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Senior Retreat”

“Margaret Bykowski Smith '08 Director of Campus Ministry mbykowski@olgchs.org 240-283-3205”

“Fr. Thomas Lavin Chaplain tlavin@olgchs.org 240-283-3248”

“Linda Ruszkowski Campus Minister lruszkowski@olgchs.org 240-283-1422”

“Michael Stromberg Campus Minister mstromberg@olgchs.org 240-283-1424”

“Limnyuy Konglim '01 Chief Mission and Identity Officer lkonglim@olgchs.org”

“Continual Praise is a Praise Team made up of students chosen based on their ability and willingness to serve as leaders of the community through their ministry of music.”

“Whether you’re serving others, creating art, coding your next big idea, or deepening your faith, our community is ready to welcome you.”

“All students are required to complete 20 hours of Xaverian Service each academic year at approved nonprofit agencies that serve the poor or marginalized and align with Catholic teaching. By graduation, students will have completed 80 hours of service.”

“Students are required to complete 20 service hours for their respective academic year and upload these hours onto Mobile Serve.”

“This first semester course is an application of Catholicism's social teaching regarding specific issues encountered in the world.”

“This course will be taken in conjunction with a second semester Religion elective. Placement Considerations: Required for standard 12th grade course of study”

“Friday, January 22 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Day 3 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts El Salvador Service Trip All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Junior Retreat All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Life Day Prayer Service”

“Appalachia Service Project The Urban Challenge in Camden, New Jersey El Salvador”

“Our program emphasizes both charity and justice, encouraging students to respond to immediate needs while addressing broader social challenges.”

“Saturday, January 9 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts El Salvador Service Trip”

“Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and the mission of the Xaverian Brothers, this work challenges students to step outside their comfort zones and respond to both immediate needs and systemic injustices.”