Holy Spirit School is a ministry of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. It is built on Catholic tradition and the fundamentals of faith in God, affirming the human dignity of all, and building solidarity within our community. Holy Spirit encourages all members of the school community to show a respect and concern for one another and to use their many gifts for the benefit of the community and the world.


PRAYER AND WORSHIP

Prayer is an important element throughout our school day. Through prayer, we strive to raise the conscious awareness among our students of God’s presence within themselves, each other, and the entire school community. Examples include:

  • Weekly Mass for students

  • Morning prayer during announcements

  • Prayer before lunch

  • Holy Day Masses

  • Stations of the Cross


SACRAMENT PREPARATION

The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers the forgiveness of sins, restores God’s grace, and reconciles us with the community.

The Eucharist is the center and heart of Christian life through which we are joined to the Body of Christ. The Eucharistic celebration is a holy meal which recalls the Last Supper and reminds us of our unity with one another in Christ.

Holy Spirit students prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion in second grade.

Preparation for Confirmation takes place in eighth grade. Confirmation meetings invite candidates to prepare for the sacrament through study, prayer, service, witness, and commitment. Candidates participate in liturgies, meetings, and retreats.

SACRAMENTS

We believe that Christ instituted the sacraments and that they provide us grace. Catholics believe that Jesus gave us these wonderful signs we call sacraments and through the power of God’s love his grace calls us to action.

Holy Spirit students have the opportunity to receive the Eucharist on a regular basis at weekly school Masses. Students also have the opportunity to go to confession during Advent and Lent.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

Catholic Social Teaching is an integral dimension of the educational process that students experience at Holy Spirit. We challenge our students and the entire school community to live in a socially responsible manner. Teachers regularly bring Jesus’ worldview into instruction by asking the questions, “What does Jesus tell us about this? What does Scripture tell us to do?

Some of our social justice projects include: