Boston College High School

“Students at BC High will be expected to participate in the school’s religious programs, including Masses, retreats, and service opportunities.”

“The presence of an active Jesuit community on campus offers students an opportunity to engage with faith through tradition and practice. School Masses are not merely ceremonial”

“participates in monthly all-school liturgies as well as some liturgies and prayer services that occur outside of the regular school day”

“All Students: Neckties are required on liturgy days.”

“Please join us as we begin our new school year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit.”

“BC High is fortunate to have a community of Jesuits living here on Morrissey Boulevard, many of which serve as teachers or staff members.”

“The presence of an active Jesuit community on campus offers students an opportunity to engage with faith through tradition and practice. School Masses are not merely ceremonial”

“Students at BC High will be expected to participate in the school’s religious programs, including Masses, retreats, and service opportunities.”

“Theology 4 or 3.5 1 course each year; 3.5 credits for the class of 2029 and beyond”

“English 4 1 course each year”

“Theology is required of all students for all four years. Seniors may choose a Theology IV elective to fulfill their requirement.”

“Foundations of Faith Engaging Scripture and Tradition Ethics/Social Justice Theology IV Elective”

“This course equips each student with a systematic approach to investigate the ethical systems at work in the modern world. Students examine both secular and Catholic ethics”

“8300 THEOLOGY III: Ethics and Social Justice (Juniors)”

“1800 PHILOSOPHY I: Good Will Hunting (Juniors/Seniors)”

“The BC High curriculum emphasizes the dignity of the human person as a child of God.”

“Accordingly, the school provides a four-year academic program in religious education, while giving students an opportunity to deepen their religious and spiritual experiences through liturgical celebrations and retreat programs.”

“Spiritual development is integrated into all aspects of student life.”

“These are just some of the questions you’ll answer in this deeply spiritual welcome to BC High.”

“The sophomore retreat invites you to question yourself and deepen your spiritual journey as part of your religion seminar.”

“During Junior and Senior year, our students are provided the opportunity to choose their own retreat experience.”

“All students must complete one significant retreat experience in their junior or senior year here at BC High.”

“Guided by the campus ministers, students will have periods of time to be on their own to rest, re-center, reflect and pray.”

“Additionally, not only will Campus Ministry offer many different types of retreats, but all approved service immersion trips will also count.”

“Margarete & John McNeice '50, GP'13 Center for Ignatian Identity and Formation”

“Faith, Service & Social Justice Anima Cristi Athletes for Justice Better Men Project Bible Club Greener Eagles St. Louis Project Students for Soldiers”

“BC High begins with students checking into their house and the morning prayer with motivational thoughts and reflections rooted in our Jesuit identity”

“from academic reflection to the Examen, a daily Ignatian prayer of review that asks students to consider where they found God and where they fell short.”

“Hours 10 + Freshmen 4 Others 20 40 or by number of site visits”

“Graduation requirements exist for Community Service and Retreats.”

“By Junior Year, you’ll spend at least 60 hours working directly with non-profit organizations that serve marginalized communities”

“Students become familiar with the Christian vision for humanity as they become familiar with the social dimension of the Christian faith through Catholic Social Teaching. Building upon the knowledge gained in Theology II, students are introduced to key Papal Encyclicals and Pastoral Letters.”

“8300 THEOLOGY III: Ethics and Social Justice (Juniors)”

“Places we travel for service trips: Belize Brownsville (in partnership with Center for Ignatian Identity and Formation) Cape Verde Dominican Republic Ecuador Guatemala”

“The Guatemala Service Immersion experience partners with Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH USA). Juniors will experience a one week service opportunity serving in an NPH orphanage.”

“As part of this ongoing project, students and faculty gather weekly to prepare care packages.”

“Citizenship classes whereby students and community members work with local immigrant students to prepare them for their USCIS citizenship interviews.”