Spirituality:

Boylan Catholic High School provides for the spiritual development of each student. The program requires formal course work, attendance at all-school Masses and participation in annual grade-level retreats. Optional opportunities for spiritual growth are also provided on an individual and group basis.

Courses:

Grade 9:

Introduction to Scripture - both Old and New Testaments

Grade 10:

The Church and Catholic Identity-historical development and contemporary experiences

Grade 11:

Christian Morality - Catholic moral theory and principles

Grade 12:

Christian Lifestyles (1 semester)
Electives: (1 semester)

Apologetics,
Catholic Social Justice,
Comparative Religion

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Retreats:

Grade 9:

Unity-Belonging to Church [one half school day]

Grade 10:

The Challenge to Embrace the Christian Moral Life [after school]

Grade 11:

We Are God’s Gracious Gifts (girls) [after school]
Christian Discipleship (boys) [after school]

Grade 12:

Relationships [1 day, off campus]
Kairos = God’s Time  (optional) [3 days, off campus]

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Spiritual Growth Opportunities:

Liturgy:

All School Masses, Penance services, retreats, special Masses, First Friday Devotions, daily Mass before school

Ministries:

Extraordinary ministers, servers, lectors, ushers/greeters, classes plan and prepare liturgies, Pro-life Group, Senior Retreat Team, music [cantors, band, chorus]

Service:

Peer Ministry: Natural Helpers, Senior Retreat Team, student tutors, student fund raising for student tuition assistance, Pro-life Week, Anti-pornography Week

Outreach:

Christmas Gift Baskets, Haitian Project, Senior Service [CCD teachers, Big Brothers/Sisters, nursing homes, hospital volunteers, Key Club, Green Club]

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