Xaverian Brothers High School Campus Ministry Program Book
CREATED SUMMER 2020 Introduction Xaverian is more than college prep; it’s life prep. And a large part of that comes from our campus ministry program. When you think "campus ministry," is bible study the only thing that comes to mind? Think again. It’s service. It’s conversation. A listening ear. A place to unwind. It’s pizza parties. Even tug of war.
The programs and activities offered by campus ministry help our students develop relationships with family, friends, and God. Local and international service provides an enhanced worldview, giving students a better understanding of their role as global citizens. We are committed to the moral and spiritual development of young men.
Here, faith is talked about, but even more, it is lived – in our worship, in how we treat one another, and in our service to those in need. In a community of faith and respect, our students are challenged to live meaningful lives – in service to God, and to others. We welcome students and families from all faiths and backgrounds, appreciating the richness of diversity. Our inclusive community embraces experiences and perspectives from all walks of life.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 It's All About Campus Ministry seeks to enhance those relationships... Relationships With God: through lively, relevant, and meaningful liturgy; through retreat programs; God through encouraging the community to be a people of prayer. With Self: By meeting individually for pastoral counseling when appropriate; By strengthening self-confidence and Christian identity through proper training to be servant leaders and peer ministers.
With Others: By providing opportunities to reach out to marginalized members of our community; Others By providing opportunities to minister to one another. Self
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 The Campus Ministry Team
Mr. JamesConley, Mr. Robert Gill, Dr. Chad Puclowski, Mr. Mike Fitzgerald, Mr. Cory Hodson, M.A. M.A. D.Min. M.A. M.A.R.
DIRECTOR | High School A-E High School F-K High School L-N High School O-Z ALL FXD
Mr. Conley joined Xaverian in Mr. Gill joined Xaverian in the Dr. Puclowski ’98, joined the Mr. Fitzgerald joined Xaverian Mr. Hodson ’11, joined the the 1994-1995 school year as 2002-2003 school year as a Xaverian faculty in the 2006- in the 2005-2006 school year Xaverian faculty in the 2017- a teacher in the theology and campus minister and theology 2007 academic year. He is a as a theology teacher and 2018 school year. He serves English departments. In 1997, teacher. He graduated from campus minister who has campus minister. Mr. as a campus minister to he joined the campus ministry Quinnipiac University with a served as a member of the Fitzgerald is a graduate of Our Francis Xavier Division (FXD) team and was named Director B.S. in health science and theology, science, and Lady of Good Counsel High students. of Campus Ministry in 2000. from St. John’s Seminary. mathematics departments. School, a Xaverian school.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Francis Xavier Division Program Middle school is a time of transition and excitement. A Unique Through Campus Ministry at Xaverian, an FXD student is afforded ample opportunities to begin to team explore his faith identity and the importance of Support relationship with God, self, and others. The Francis Xavier Division campus minister serves Model as the dedicated Campus Minister for middle school students. Working closely with the Assistant Principal AN INTRODUCTION for the FXD, the FXD counselor, and school adjustment counselor, the FXD campus minister works to support each student through our programs and by providing a ministry of presence throughout the middle school.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 FXD Student Meetings
GRADE 7 GROUP MEETINGS GRADE 8 INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
After the Grade 7 Community Day at Hale Continuing the emphasis on creating and Reservation, Mr. Hodson will meet with each grade maintaining enduring personal relationships, Mr. 7 student in groups of five or fewer to welcome him Hodson will meet with each grade 8 student to the community again, chat about his transition, individually, starting with transfer students. and invite him to particpate in future programming. Meetings take place from October through January.
GRADE 8 CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER FXD PASTORAL COUNSELING
The Henry and Rita Skala Campus Ministry Center Students may elect to engage in individual or group provides an informal environment of relationship- discussions with Mr. Hodson about a host of issues, building for grade 8 students who can elect to visit ranging from school goings-on to questions about during unstructured periods. faith and further discernment.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Gr. 7 In-School Programming
GETTING TO KNOW CAMPUS MINISTRY
In-School SpiritHawk
SpiritHawk is Xaverian's weekly faith-sharing group. Once during their FXD unstructured block and following lunch block, grade 7 students with the rest of their FXD center will participate in an in-school version of this program. The morning will begin with ice breakers and students will head to the Josephine M. Noble Chapel for an introduction to the Spiritual Values of Xaverian Schools. Small group discussion and a complimentary pizza lunch will follow.
In-School X-ACT
X-ACT (Xaverian Community in Action) is our school's weekly service program. Once during during their FXD unstructured block and following lunch block, grade 7 students with the rest of their FXD center will particiapte in an in-school version of this program. Grade 7 students walk across the street to Benchmark Senior Living to provide a ministry of presence to its residents. Students will begin and end the day with prayer and discussion in the campus ministry center.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Required Programs
GRADE 7 COMMUNITY DAY GRADE 8 DAY OF SERVICE
Each October, grade 7 students come together with the Also in October, grade 8 students are sent out in small Campus Ministry team for a day of fellowship, fun, food, and groups with faculty chaperones to "manifest God's love to introduction to the Spiritual Values of the Xaverian schools the peoples of the world" during the annual Day of Service. during a day-long retreat at Hale Reservation. The day begins with reflection and prayer, and ends with Mass back at Xaverian.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Recurring Optional Programs
FXD X-ACT FXD SPIRITHAWK
A couple of times a month, X-ACT trips are open to FXD FXD students are invited to attend their own SpiritHawk -- students. Typically directly after school or in the evening, a separate from high school -- weekly on Thursdays. The small group of students will serve at places like Benchmark afternoon includes a game, prayer, brief talks, small group Senior Living and My Brother's Keeper. discussion, and ends with pizza at 6:00 p.m.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Optional Retreats
GR. 8 Band of Brothers Retreat
Focusing on the Xaverian theme of brotherhood, this optional overnight retreat takes place in November. Students hear talks, participate in activities and prayer services, and discuss brotherhood in small groups.
FXD Redefining Strong GR. 8 Moving Up Retreat Retreat
An overnight retreat in April, the During an afternoon in May, the high Redefining Strong Retreat is open to school campus ministers welcome both grade 7 and grade 8 students. members of the rising freshmen class This retreat helps our youngest by leading discussion about how and students identify their personal why campus ministry can remain an strengths in order to build up our important part of the students' next community. four years at Xaverian.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 High School Program
"...It is this communion with the living God which is at the heart of your life as a child of God..." -Fundamental Principles of the Brothers of St. Francis Xavier High School Student Meetings
SOPHOMORE MEETINGS FRESHMAN MEETINGS After a sophomore completes his final required As a welcome to Xaverian and an additional experience, Sophomore Faith, he will meet introduction to our programs and resources, high individually with his assigned campus minister to school campus ministers will meet with freshmen in chat about that retreat and about whether or how small groups. he'd like to remain involved with campus ministry.
CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER PASTORAL COUNSELING
The Henry and Rita Skala Campus Ministry Center Students may elect to engage in individual or group provides an informal environment of relationship- discussions with any campus minister about a host building for students who can elect to visit during of issues, ranging from school goings-on to unstructured periods. questions about faith and further discernment.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Freshman Year
Welcome to the Xaverian Community Freshman Day One of two required high school programs, Freshman Day introduces the newest members of our school to our Xaverian community. Students will spend the day at Hale Reservation participating in varied team-building activities in small group, meeting with their peer ministers, and learning about all that Campus Ministry has to offer.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Weekly Opportunities High School SpiritHawk SpiritHawk is our school's weekly faith- sharing group which meets on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning with a pizza dinner in the cafe. Topics vary weekly and the evening includes prayer, student talks, and peer-led small group discussion. X-ACT X-ACT (Xaverian Community in Action) is our school's weekly service oppurtunity. Students spend the afternoon or evening serving at places like St. Katherine Drexel after school program in Boston, My Brother's Keeper in Easton, and White Oak Cottages in Westwood.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Twice annually, high school students are SpiritHawk invited to weekend-long SpiritHawk Retreats at Craigville Retreat Center. These impactful Retreats weekends provide good food and fellowship, deep spiritual conversation, Mass, and more.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Christmas in the City HELPING OTHERS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS
An annual service opportunity typically falling the Sunday before Christmas, Christmas in the City is a decades-old tradition for Boston families experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. Xaverian students are needed to help run rides and games as well as to welcome guests visiting the Boston Convention Center. Participation serves as a great way to start getting involved in our service programs.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Pilgrimage for Life TOWARD A CONSISTENT ETHIC OF LIFE
Each January, high school students are invited to sign up for the annual Pilgrimage for Life in Washington, DC. In addition to taking part in the March for Life, students will meet with representatives from the Death Penalty Information Center, engage with issues of justice, and seek to develop a comprehensive understanding of a consistent ethic of life in the Catholic tradition.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Freshman-Sophomore Retreat: "Building Community"
Each spring, freshmen and sophomores are invited together to an overnight retreat themed after the idea of building up the Xaverian community. This experience is a great way for newer students to meet new friends and to get to know the campus ministers and older peers leading the retreat.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Sophomore Year
Focusing on God, Self, and Others Sophomore faith experience
EXPLORING ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS WITH:
GOD SELF OTHERS
The second of two required high school programs, Sophomore Faith Experience is a one-night, two-day retreat centered on developing relationships in the context of being a student at Xaverian. Each retreat is led by members of the senior class.
XREBLHLSA TCOARMESP UCIST YM CINHIUSRTCRHY | P20R2O0 GFRUANDMR BAIOSOINKG | P| R2O02JE0C-2T021 Our faith comes alive through encounter with others. Xaverian Through both curriculum and in practice in the world, students at Xaverian are exposed to a wide- Global range of communities, each with their own unique identities and challenges. Xaverian's Global Encounter Encounter (XGE) Program is a marquee opportunity that challenges students to interface with a world in (XGE) need.
These multi-night trips are offered during both our February and April breaks and applications are open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Formation -- both before, during, and after the trip -- provides an essential element of faith and further reflection.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 domestic programs
Camden, New Jersey Bethlehem Farm, West Virginia Aroostook County, Maine
February Break April Break Alternating April Breaks Students stay at and live in formation This week-long Global Encounter Students on this trip spend the week with the folks at the Romero Center in explores the realities of rural, learning about life in the northern- Camden and serve at both Camden- Appalachian poverty and beckons most reaches of Maine as well as and Philadelphia-based agencies in students to leave distractions at home working with the folks at Catholic this five-night urban immersion XGE. and live in the simplicity of community. Charities in Caribou, Maine.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 international programs
San Diego/Tecate, Mexico Duran, Ecuador
February Break April Break This Global Encounter focuses on human dignity in the context of In April, students can travel to Ecuador to work live in formation with the immigration and includes time spent on both sides of our southern community at Rostro de Cristo. During this Global, students primarily border. Students spend the week with representatives from Via provide a ministry of presence to local families and agencies. International.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Junior Year
Toward Servant Leadership Peer Paying it Ministry Forward
Upperclassmen are invited to apply to our freshman mentoring program called peer ministry. After spring and summer training with the campus ministers, students lead freshmen in small groups on Freshman Day. In addition, each member of the peer ministry program serves as a "big hawk" mentor to his one or two "little hawk" freshmen. Peer ministers work on relationship building all year with their freshmen through participation in a variety of school activities.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Xaverian Juniors are invited to apply to XPI, a 10-night faith pilgrimage which takes place every June. pilgrimage Students spend time in Rome, Assisi, San Gimignano, and Siena. Extensive formation to italy takes place before our pilgrimage.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 junior retreat FINDING GOD IN YOUR DECISIONS
The Junior Retreat focuses on a deeper level on growing in one’s personal relationship with Jesus, building Christian community, recognition of one’s gifts and talents, as well as weaknesses, and the call to use what God has given for the building up of God’s kingdom through loving service. Talks, small groups, and large group dynamics help students explore decision-making at a crucial time in life.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Xaverian Community Encounters Life
PRAXIS IN BOSTON
Xaverian Community Encounters Life (X-CEL) is an urban immersion retreat program for selected members of the junior class. Participants in X-CEL spend three days (Wednesday through Friday) living in Boston and ministering to a wide range of individuals and social service agencies. To promote the Gospel value of simplicity, X-CEL participants are required to leave behind many luxuries.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Retreat
Each year, the campus ministry team selects six juniors to attend the annual five-night Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools Retreat in West Hartford, CT. Joined by peers from the other 12 Xaverian schools, XBHS students grow in relationship with the Xaverian charism and gain a greater appreciation for being an important and unique part of a larger and diverse network throughout the country.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Senior Year
Stand Ready to Answer the Call Xaverian XLI is one of Xaverian's best known traditions. XLI is a four-night, five-day experience rooted in servant LEADERSHIP leadership which takes place in early August at Stonehill College in Easton. XLI is typically attended by INSTITUTE the vast majority of the rising senior class.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Senior Retreat SAYING GOODBYE & LOOKING FORWARD
Graduation is a time of new beginnings, but it is also a time for bringing closure to an important phase in the life of the seniors. The week before February break offers an opportunity to reflect at this key juncture in life with time remaining to bring closure to the high school experience. Senior retreat is an opportunity to get away for a couple of days to think and to share about your experience at Xaverian and your future plans.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Christian Senior Service
SENIOR YEAR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
SERVICE COMMUNITY REFLECTION The Christian Senior Service program is a faith experience that is conducted during the last term of the senior year. It is a unique opportunity for those seniors who meet the requirements to put their faith into action through service. Beginning with meetings designed to facilitate proper discernment, students are encouraged to see their service as a means to bring God’s healing to those most in need: “To whomever I send you, you shall go; whatever I command you, you shall speak” (Jeremiah 1:7).
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Morning Prayer Community Mass Prayer & Soup
Daily in the Chapel Fridays & Holy Days in the Chapel Fridays during Advent & Lent Students and community members Each Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. and During the Church's seasons of are invited each morning to begin during Holy Days of Obligation, members preparation, students are invited to their day with a brief, 10-minute of the community are invited to attend sign up for and attend a prayer morning prayer and reflection in the Mass in the Josephine M. Noble Chapel. experience followed by a simple soup Josephine M. Noble Chapel. It's a great way to finish the week! lunch offered during lunch blocks.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 All-School Masses
Mass of the Holy Spirit Founder's Day Christian Senior Service
September December April The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a tradition The Founder's Day Liturgy celebrates our At the start of Christian Senior Service, in Catholic schools and colleges that school's mission and foundation as an participating seniors are commissioned dates back to the 16th Century. Calling institution sponsored by the Xaverian by members of the administration to forth the Spirit, the Liturgy celebrates the Brothers, an order of lay religious leaders "manifest God's love to the peoples of beginning of the school year. founded by Theodore James Ryken. the world" during this Mass in April.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Advent/Christmas Liturgy PREPARATION FOR CHRIST THE KING
In our Advent/Christmas Prayer Service, we gather filled with joyous anticipation of Christ’s birth. In the words of the prophet Isaiah, we work to “prepare the way of the Lord” (Isaiah 40:3). In our celebration, we gather the toys that have been collected during the Santa Hawk Toy Drive and ask God to bless and strengthen those who will receive our gifts. We also remind ourselves that in the midst of the season of gift giving of material goods, we are called to give away joy.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Founder's Week Celebrations
OUR XAVERIAN HERITAGE
In conjunction with the other Xaverian schools, the first week in December is dedicated to celebrating all things Xaverian: including the founder of the Xaverian Brothers, Theodore James Ryken, and the order's patron saint, St. Francis Xavier. Students enjoy a surprise waffle breakfast, classroom sessions about living the Xaverian values today, presentations about the history of the order, a Founder's Day Liturgy which annually celebrates an outstanding adult member of the community, and more.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 The Ryken Global Awareness Committee is a Campus Ryken Ministry moderated group of students who seek to raise awareness about a variety of global issues to the student Global body. The group often takes a leadership role in events that have raised money for service organizations with whom Xaverian Campus Ministry maintains Awareness relationship via Global Encounter programs.
Committee The Ryken Global Awareness Committee has regular meetings which provide opportunities for prayer and discussion on current global issues of justice and peace. The committee then plans and executes opportunities for awareness social experiences for students. The XBSS students, after returning from the retreat, work with the students of the committee to help with all- school drives and events.
XBHS CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM BOOK || 2020-2021 Annual All-School Drives
Thanksgiving Food Drive Santa Hawk Toy Drive
"As...members of the people of God sealed in baptism and confirmed by the Holy Spirit they would participate in the Church’s mission of evangelization through a life of gospel service." — from the Fundamental Principles of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier
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Lenten Clothing Drive Red Cross Blood Drive
"You were created by the God of love... It is through you that God desires to manifest His love to the peoples of the world in these times, and to offer them the freedom of the children of God." — from the Fundamental Principles of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier
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