Spiritual Life

Spiritual Life

Holy Mass and Confession

"Hear Mass daily; it will prosper the whole day. All your duties will be performed the better for it, and your soul will be stronger to bear its daily cross. The Mass is the most holy act of religion; you can do nothing that can give greater glory to God or be more profitable for your soul than to hear Mass both frequently and devoutly. It is the favorite devotion of the saints". -St. Peter Julian Eymard

Resources

Weekly School Mass

St. Joseph Academy provides a weekly Mass for the staff, students and parents. Holy Mass is usually scheduled every Friday at 10:20 a.m. Various priests come on a regular basis to celebrate Mass.


"Holy Communion is the shortest and safest way to Heaven". -Pope St. Pius X


Confession

St. Joseph Academy offers weekly Confession, during school so that all students attend as a class, in the Octave of First Fridays for students and staff.


"Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin. All hope consists in confession. In confession there is a chance for mercy. Believe it firmly. Do not doubt, do not hesitate, never despair of the mercy of God. Hope and have confidence in confession". -St. Isidore of Seville


Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association

Retreats

High School Retreat
Retreats offer a time of quiet reflection and opportunity to grow closer to God. In this society, with all of the noise and distractions, it is difficult to find times of silence where the voice of God can be heard. All high school students attend their class retreat. The retreat takes place during the day, usually at a retreat center. Retreats are led by priests who offer Holy Mass, talks,Confession, rosary and quiet time.  

Additional weekend retreat opportunities during Advent and Lent, and monthly spiritual direction and talks, are offered by Fr. Charles Willingham, O'Praem, Norbertine from St. Michael's Abbey throughout the year for both boy and girl high school students. 

Teacher Retreat
Teachers attend a one day retreat that is led by a priest. In addition to spiritual talks and guidance, Holy Mass, Confession and rosary are provided.
Following the First Friday school Mass every month, the faculty meets with the presiding priest for spiritual guidance talks on different topics related to their vocation as teachers.

Teachers also attend a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration together every First Friday.
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