Providence Catholic High School

“The Providence community gathers to celebrate monthly Masses”

“All-school liturgical celebrations occur at least once a month and include Masses, penance services and retreats.”

“A Mass is offered in the chapel prior to the beginning of class each morning.”

“A Mass is celebrated every morning at 7:25 AM (8:50 AM on 3-Period Block days) in the school chapel.”

“All-school non-Eucharistic liturgies are held for occasions such as the Lenten Reconciliation Service”

“Fr. John Merkelis, O.S.A President & Pastoral Director”

“Academically, students are required to take four years of Theology.”

“Christian Morality Church & Culture”

“Christian Morality Church & Culture”

“Every student is required to attend a retreat each year.”

“The Freshman and Sophomore classes spend a day here on campus experiencing many aspects of our Catholic faith”

“Kairos: This three-day, off-campus retreat for seniors”

“Fr. John Merkelis, O.S.A President & Pastoral Director”

“AYM is one of the largest organizations at Providence Catholic with over 150 members promoting Christian service and Augustinian spirituality.”

“Our school community prays together every day during the all-school prayer.”

“A Mass is offered in the chapel prior to the beginning of class each morning.”

“Over the four years that a student is a part of the Providence family, he/she must offer minimally 60 hours of service work.”

“CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING (Grade: 11)”

“PCHS has partnered with Northern Illinois Food Bank in Joliet, IL. to provide an additional opportunity for students to serve.”

“Mission Awareness: The students are introduced to gospel themes of social justice and fundamental option for the poor through the weekly mission collection.”