Notre Dame High School

“Once a month the entire Notre Dame community celebrates Mass together in the gym. All students are expected to attend our monthly school-wide liturgical celebrations, which are listed on the calendar.”

“As we begin the new academic year, our entire student body will gather for the first schoolwide Mass to celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows on Tuesday, September 15.”

“The attendance office will closely monitor student absences on school-wide Mass days.”

“The Notre Dame community will gather for Mass to begin Respect Life Month on Friday, October 2.”

“All parents and students are always welcome to join our faculty and staff each morning for Mass in St. Joseph's Chapel at 7:40 AM, or after school at 3:15 PM for the Rosary in St. Joseph's Chapel, often led by our student leaders”

“Every Friday, Mass is celebrated in St. Joseph’s chapel at 7:40 am.”

“During the school year, the sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to students and faculty once a month, on the Kairos retreat, and at a school-wide Reconciliation Service during Lent.”

“Campus Ministry held reconciliation services for the entire Notre Dame study body. Over 16 priests have gathered from all over the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”

“School Chaplain Fr. Joe Moyer, C.S.C. 818.933.3680 moyer@ndhs.org”

“Fr. Joe Moyer Chaplain and Social Justice Teacher (818) 933-3680”

“Father Joe Moyer, NDHS Holy Cross Chaplain, will be our celebrant.”

“The course of study required for graduation includes four years of theology”

“Each student, whether Catholic or non-Catholic, is required to be enrolled in the program of Theology for credit each semester he/she attends Notre Dame.”

“Students will take Theology courses during all four years of enrollment in Notre Dame and are graded in the same manner as any other discipline. Notre Dame follows the USCCB framework and incorporates the teachings of the Congregation of Holy Cross.”

“Students will take Theology courses during all four years of enrollment in Notre Dame and are graded in the same manner as any other discipline. Notre Dame follows the USCCB framework and incorporates the teachings of the Congregation of Holy Cross.”

“This seminar-style course will introduce students to the development of Western Philosophy.”

“Students analyze the stages of moral development and reflect upon the development of conscience by examining personal and social moral actions and decision-making.”

“Prerequisites and Comments - Theology 10:Ethics & Morality Course Requirement College Prep Honors This is a required course for sophomores”

“As a Roman Catholic institution in the Holy Cross tradition, the religious spirit of Notre Dame is integrated into all aspects of the school.”

“All freshmen must attend a retreat during their freshman year.”

“All sophomores must attend a retreat during their sophomore year.”

“The students live, dine and work together for three days as a community. Each day the students will work at various locations/agencies throughout the Los Angeles area to help make a difference for others by building respect for those experiencing homelessness, the environment, the elderly, and those with different learning abilities.”

“Led by senior members of the Holy Cross Leadership Class and Faculty, this is a fun-filled day that gives students the opportunity to self-reflect, form new friendships, set goals for the upcoming year, pray with fellow students”

“Ignite is a two-day retreat for our sophomore class that focuses on the Mission Team of Bringing Hope.”

“Immersion is a retreat specifically geared for those in the junior class, which gives students an opportunity to better understand the Catholic missionary spirit of Blessed Father Moreau and the Congregation of Holy Cross.”

“Kairos is a four-day senior retreat that focuses on growing in a relationship with God.”

“Mr. Richard Klee Temp Director of Campus Ministry (818) 933-3611 Ms. Jurenne Balderston Director of Campus Ministry (818) 933-3659 Bailey Morley Director of Kairos (818) 933-3663”

“Medene Presley Director of Immersion and Christian Services (818) 933-3667”

“Fr. Joe Moyer Chaplain and Social Justice Teacher (818) 933-3680”

“Mrs. Balderston will be taking some time off in the first semester. During this time, former NDHS faculty member Richard Klee will be helping support the Campus Ministry team.”

“They serve as retreat leaders, organize liturgies and prayer services, and lead the school in Morning Prayer.”

“These leadership areas will include peer ministry, liturgy planning and implementation, retreat, and being an overall example and guide for spirituality within the Notre Dame community.”

“The worship band is a course to learn how to perform for Catholic Masses, both vocally and instrumentally.”

“After Kairos, students will be able to meet up each month to have lunch together and share in prayer and fellowship.”

“All parents and students are always welcome to join our faculty and staff each morning for Mass in St. Joseph's Chapel at 7:40 AM, or after school at 3:15 PM for the Rosary in St. Joseph's Chapel, often led by our student leaders”

“By fostering fellowship in the Holy Spirit through daily prayer in class often led by individual students, and by retreats for both students and faculty;”

“Each school day at Notre Dame the prayer, the pledge of allegiance and school announcements are made over the public address system after the first period of the day.”

“They serve as retreat leaders, organize liturgies and prayer services, and lead the school in Morning Prayer.”

“By the end of their four years at Notre Dame, graduates will have completed a minimum of 100* hours of Christian Service (except in approved special circumstances).”

“All classes are required to complete 100 service hours.”

“Under the direction of biblical teachings and the Church’s Social Teaching, students learn to recognize injustices, examine the causes, and actively participate in addressing issues through service learning.”

“Prerequisites and Comments - Theology 11: Social Justice Course Requirement College Prep Honors This is a required course for juniors”

“The Notre Dame community will gather for Mass to begin Respect Life Month on Friday, October 2.”

“The Church proclaims that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self, and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence.”

“The students live, dine and work together for three days as a community. Each day the students will work at various locations/agencies throughout the Los Angeles area to help make a difference for others by building respect for those experiencing homelessness, the environment, the elderly, and those with different learning abilities.”

“INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION TRIP TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC IN 2027 TRIP DATES: JUNE 23-29, 2027”

“Notre Dame High School is committed to the call of Pope Francis to be ‘global citizens,’ and this trip is one way we respond to that call for integral ecology.”

“Furthermore, there are monthly group service projects planned and coordinated by the Director of Christian Service in which students are encouraged to participate.”

“On the second day, the retreat begins with Mass and follows with a day of service solidifying the connection between faith and justice.”