FAITH CELEBRATED

Faith is expressed in an ongoing relationship with God that is strengthened through prayer and the sacramental life. Our students are not only instructed in these important aspects of Christian life, but are given every opportunity to experience an environment permeated by faith. Prayer and worship are weaved into everyday life. School-wide liturgical celebrations, varied prayer experiences, celebrating the seasons of the liturgical year, class retreats, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and other religious events are a regular part of life at MHCA. Students are encouraged to participate in the liturgical life of their own parishes and have the opportunity to be prepared to serve as Lectors and as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

Ash Wednesday

Prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving, not frozen fish sticks, are central to the Catholic understanding of Lent. On Ash Wednesday, the tradition of ashes, which we have simply mantained from biblical times, stood as a reminder that we all need change and a reordering of priorities in our lives. It must lead to a deeper relationship with Christ and a more generous service to our neighbor. Nourished by Jesus in the Eucharist, students and teachers left with a greater resolve to allow the Paschal Mystery to touch their lives.