St. John's Preparatory School

“Later in September, cards are distributed after the Mass of the Holy Spirit with that year's prayer on them.”

“Dec. 4: Founder's Day Liturgy | Early Dismissal”

“May 21: Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Liturgy”

“On special occasion days—first and last days of school, liturgies, masses, and awards ceremonies, about five or six days in total—all students are required to wear a dress shirt and tie.”

“Campus ministers organize several masses, liturgies, and prayer services throughout the year, with multiple opportunities for students to participate. Both Middle and High Schoolers will serve in the procession, on the altar, as readers, Eucharistic Ministers, or in the liturgical choir.”

“Mass is held in the chapel on Tuesday and Thursdays throughout the school year, along with alumni weddings, funerals, class meetings, and concerts.”

“Weekly Mass 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM Chapel of St. John the Evangelist in the Administration Building”

“Fr. James Ronan Class of: 1962 Titles: School Chaplain Locations: St. John's Prep, Xavier Hall”

“When we have a Mass or liturgy on campus, our school chaplain, Father Jim Ronan '62, or a guest priest will preside.”

“"must be read and interpreted in the sacred spirit in which it was written." (Dei Verbum 12, paragraph 3) *required course - grade 9 [1/2 credit]”

“Topics include: Jesus' Jewish roots, his teachings, parables and miracles, his vision of the Reign of God, and his challenge to the social moral order, all of which lay the foundation for the early Church. *required course - grade 9 [1/2 credit]”

“Doctrinal themes include: Trinity, Incarnation and Resurrection. *required course - grade 10 [1/2 credit]”

“The course also features an overview of contemporary Catholicism with special emphasis on its sacramental theology. Theological themes include: discipleship, church councils, and the social mission of church. *required course - grade 10 [1/2 credit]”

“Topics include: identity, communication, human sexuality and the changing social paradigms that inform our relational lives. *required course - grade 11 [1/2 credit]”

“Throughout the course, students are encouraged and expected to examine their own criteria for moral decision making in light of class material. *required course - grade 12 [1/2 credit]”

“In addition to core requirements in computer science, English, fine arts, math, religious studies, science, social studies, and world languages”

“Throughout the course, students are encouraged and expected to examine their own criteria for moral decision making in light of class material. *required course - grade 12 [1/2 credit]”

“the role of conscience in ethical choices, and the place of the Catholic faith in moral dialogue”

“Built on the theme of The Problem of God, this one semester survey course examines the development of philosophy and its influence on theology in the Western tradition.”

“These values influence everything at the Prep, from academic curriculum to daily prayer life, service opportunities to athletic philosophy, and institutional decisions large and small.”

“Students will reflect on the values as part of the curriculum, in their roles as leaders in co-curricular activities, and see it etched in the cornerstones of buildings.”

“High School Retreats Freshman Retreat (required) Sophomore Retreat (required) Emmaus Retreat (juniors) Senior Retreat Father-Son Retreat (rising sophomores) Mother-Son Retreat (sophomores) Prep Leadership Institute (PLI)”

“Retreats: All students will experience a retreat at St. John's Prep, led by Campus Ministry.”

“Sophomore Retreat: Student leaders help facilitate the annual retreat and build community among their classmates.”

“Mr. Robert Tyler Titles: Director of Campus Ministry Locations: St. John's Prep, Xavier Hall”

“Fr. James Ronan Class of: 1962 Titles: School Chaplain Locations: St. John's Prep, Xavier Hall”

“Mrs. Mary Driscoll Titles: Campus Minister Locations: St. John's Prep, Xavier Hall Email: Contact Mr. Michael Driscoll Titles: Campus Minister Locations: St. John's Prep, Brother Benjamin Hall Email: Contact Mr. Paul Francisco Titles: Campus Minister Locations: St. John's Prep, Xavier Hall Email: Contact Mr. Owen Gaffney Class of: 2020 Titles: Campus Minister”

“Mr. Jeffrey Hatgas Titles: Assistant Director of Campus Ministry for Community Formation Locations: St. John's Prep, Xavier Hall Email: Contact Mr. Lawrence Molloy Titles: Campus Minister”

“Campus Ministry Student Advisory Committee (CMSAC): Seniors serve as peer ministers, supporting liturgies, retreats, and service initiatives.”

“Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools Leadership Team (XBSS): Six faculty-nominated juniors represent the Prep at the annual XBSS retreat and lead a service project during their senior year.”

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“Campus ministers organize several masses, liturgies, and prayer services throughout the year, with multiple opportunities for students to participate. Both Middle and High Schoolers will serve in the procession, on the altar, as readers, Eucharistic Ministers, or in the liturgical choir.”

“These values influence everything at the Prep, from academic curriculum to daily prayer life, service opportunities to athletic philosophy, and institutional decisions large and small.”

“Mass is held in the chapel on Tuesday and Thursdays throughout the school year, along with alumni weddings, funerals, class meetings, and concerts.”

“Weekly Mass 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM Chapel of St. John the Evangelist in the Administration Building”

“The course employs Catholic Social Teaching as the lens through which it examines the notion of justice in human culture.”

“The course also features an overview of contemporary Catholicism with special emphasis on its sacramental theology. Theological themes include: discipleship, church councils, and the social mission of church. *required course - grade 10 [1/2 credit]”

“course participants contribute three hours of service a week throughout the semester at various social agencies including day-care centers, nursing homes, soup kitchens, and hospitals. Social Action aims to delve into the intersection of social justice issues and Catholic Social Teaching (CST).”

“Service Trips Trips change year to year, but below are some of the locations Prep students have traveled to in the past. Ecuador Jamaica Arizona Maine New Jersey Pennsylvania West Virginia Texas”

“Weekly service opportunities are designed to be flexible. Students can sign up once, every week for the whole year, or anything in between. Salem Boys and Girls Club Seasons of Danvers Xaverian House Haven From Hunger”

“Service: Campus Ministry, with programs like In Ryken Footsteps, offers service and cultural immersion opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally.”

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