Welcome to School Ministry
At Archbishop Carroll High School

Reverend Stephen DeLacy           
Director of  School Ministry


     As a Christian Community, Archbishop Carroll High School strives to be a source through which each member may deepen his or her personal relationship with God.  The Office of School Ministry is responsible for providing opportunities for the students, faculty, and staff to grow and mature in the Catholic Faith.

     Through the Ministry Office, the Carroll Community celebrates our Catholic heritage and identity daily.  Students, as well as faculty and staff, are encouraged to participate in our faith experience through, prayer, reflection and service.

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Liturgies
  • Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel each morning at 7:10am
  • First Friday Devotions are held each first Friday of the month with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from the conclusion of Mass, lasting until eighth period
  • Communion Services are celebrated in the chapel at the beginning of each lunch period
  • School liturgies are celebrated with the whole Carroll Community throughout the school year:
    Opening School Liturgy, Rosary Devotion, Thanksgiving, Advent Liturgy, Catholic School's Week, Ash Wednesday, Junior Ring Mass, Marian Liturgy, Baccalaureate Liturgy
  • The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered four times during the year:  Back to School confessions in September, Advent and Lenten Seasons,  and end of the school year confessions in May

Retreats

  • Carroll students participate in an annual Retreat
  • The Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes spend a day at school with classmates focusing on a faith theme.
  • Seniors have the option of attending the Kairos Retreat or a day of reflection off campus.  Kairos is a three day, overnight retreat conducted five times a year at a designated Retreat center.  The day of reflection is conducted off campus three times during the year. This day involves community service.
  • The Faculty gather for a retreat day during each school year to focus on their ministry as Catholic Educators.

Peer Ministry & Community Service Corps

  • Students volunteer to assist at local charities and community service projects throughout the school year. 
  • Junior and Senior members of Peer Ministry plan and facilitate retreat programs.
  • Christian leadership skills are taught through involvement in various conferences and workshops throughout the year.

 

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