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.