CARMEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

students participate in a Day of Renewal – a day of prayer, reflection, and
discussion. Days of Renewal will take place during Catholic Schools Week.
Liturgy Planning Committee
A committee of faculty and students under the leadership of the Campus Minister
plans and organizes the liturgical services of the school community. Through the
work of the committee, students learn how to participate actively in the prayer life
of the Church. Students are trained and may participate as liturgical musicians,
lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and in other ministries of liturgical worship.
Senior Retreat Program
A senior retreat is required for graduation from Carmel Catholic High School.
Carmel Catholic sponsors a Kairos Retreat program. Other retreat options must be
approved by the Campus Ministers to satisfy this requirement.
STUDENT MINISTRY PROGRAM
Carmel Catholic High School’s overall program of faith formation, including the
Ministry Program, is designed to develop young adults who live their lives for
others in the Gospel spirit of freedom and love.
The Ministry Program seeks to awaken in students a response to their
baptismal call, an appreciation for one’s God-given talents, and an openness
to serving others. As members of the Catholic community of faith and
followers of Christ, each person is called through baptism to participate in the
ministry of Christ, continuing His work of building up the Kingdom of God.
The Ministry Program is a direct response to this calling to Christ-like
service and to share in the mission of the Church. Through the Ministry
Program, students are guided to discern their individual talents and gifts and
apply them in service of others in the larger community.
The Ministry Program challenges students to interact with people
outside of their typical daily life in order to understand the idea of
community and love of neighbor in a broader way. In doing so, it provides
a chance for students to reflect up on the diversity of the human condition and
to give witness to their faith and find witness in others. In the example of
Christ, the Ministry Program requires students to minister to others with the
greatest need, necessitating that students serve in the non-profit sector.
The Ministry Program offers students the opportunity to put faith into
action and to develop a mentality and habit of service to others they will
carry with them throughout their lives as they continue to grow in faith
and participation in communities beyond Carmel Catholic. Ultimately,
the Ministry Program aims to help students grow in respect for the dignity of
all people and develop a sense of moral integrity with a vision towards social
responsibility.
Guidelines
Each student is required to perform 20 hours of ministry each semester in which
the student is enrolled at Carmel Catholic High School.
This volunteer service requires and challenges students to assist in areas outside
of the Carmel Catholic community and outside of their own immediate and
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