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Components Of A Comprehensive High School Campus Ministry

"Ministry with adolescents utilizes each of the Church’s ministries – advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, prayer and worship – in an integrated approach..." (Renewing the vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry, USCCB, 26, 1997.)

The Campus Ministry Program, ever mindful of the Spiritual Goals of
Paul VI High School, provides and supports the resources necessary for each student to fulfill these important and life sustaining goals:

Advocacy – empowers young people by giving them a voice and calling them to responsibility and accountability around issues that affect them and their future. Paul VI High School instills in our students a Christian moral perspective regarding contemporary society in order that they may become effective witnesses to the Christian Message.
Catechesis – integrates knowledge of the Catholic faith with the development of practical skills for living the Catholic faith in today’s world. This complements the religious education program in the high school. Paul VI High School extensively utilizes the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" in conjunction with the Religious Education Curriculum and the Curriculum as a whole.
Community Life – collaborates with parish ministerial staff to provide avenues for adolescents to participate as members of the parish and school community and opportunities for the faith community to acknowledge, celebrate and value its adolescent members. Paul VI High School continually develops a school community where administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents respect and support one another.
Evangelization – calls young people to be evangelizers to other young people, their families and the community. Christian service activities, such as food drives, Pro-Life activities, SADD, student tutoring, and other relevant service projects are always advanced by the students of Paul VI High School.
Justice and Service – involves adolescents, their families and parish communities in actions of direct service to those in need and in efforts to address the causes of injustice and inequity and nurtures a lifelong commitment to service and justice involvement. The full Gospel of Jesus Christ, as handed down by the Catholic Church, is presented to the students of Paul VI High School as the model and the framework needed for a peace-filled existence.
Leadership Development – utilizes adult and adolescent leaders in the variety of leadership roles necessary for comprehensive ministry. An awareness that we are always in the presence of God is brought to mind in our daily prayers that are often lead by students. All classes participate in timely and appropriate meditations and retreats. These activities enable the students of Paul VI High School to grow spiritually and assist the faculty and staff in a variety of School and Campus Ministry functions.
Pastoral Care – promotes positive adolescent and family development, provides care and guidance, challenges systems that are obstacles to positive development, and maintains a contact/referral list to connect youth and their families with support services as needed. Because Paul VI High School aids students in attaining self-esteem by being sensitive to their needs, supportive in their various endeavors, and available for consultation, our students are ready to serve within their communities. They give and learn from example.
Prayer and Worship – focuses on the spiritual needs of the student body and staff. The chapel is the heart of Paul VI High School, where Christ is present in the Holy Eucharist. Students and faculty experience Sacred Liturgy, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and various prayer services in this blessed space. A quiet oasis for private prayer and reflection or a communal gathering celebrates and deepens student relationships with Jesus Christ through communal prayer and liturgical experiences.