 Campus
Ministry
In the Jesuit tradition, St. Francis Xavier School sees spiritual formation as integrally connected to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of the whole child. Through Campus Ministry we provide opportunities and activities that enable our students to respond to the invitation of St. Ignatius Loyola to find God in all things, live for the greater glory of God, and seek the magis as they become young men and women for others. In order to fulfill its mission of caring for the soul and faith life of our school community, Campus Ministry facilitates the following: liturgical services, retreats, sacrament preparation, formation and service opportunities.
Sacraments
Students in second grade prepare for and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Third grade students prepare for and receive the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Both classes attend a retreat with their parents.
2nd Grade - First Reconciliation
- 2nd Grade Reconciliation Retreat March 3, 2010
- First Reconciliation March 10, 2010 7PM in the
church
3rd Grade - First Eucharist and Confirmation
- 3rd Grade Retreat February 16, 2010 at Brophy
- Practice April 23, 2010 5:30 pm in the church
- Liturgy April 24, 2010 10:30 am in the church
Sponsors are welcome to attend all events but are only required to attend the practice and liturgy. At least one parent is required to attend each event
Resources
Click here to view the Diocese of Phoenix website regarding First Eucharist and Confirmation
Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about the Restored Order of First Communion and Confirmation
Click here to read about the “History and Development of the Sacrament of Confirmation”
Magis Committee
What is "Magis?" [pronounced "màh-gis"] It is a Latin word for "more," and is taken from the motto of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam" which is translated, "For the Greater Glory of God." Magis is a key element of Jesuit spirituality, inviting us to do more and to become more in the hope of offering greater service. The Jesuit tradition calls us in all matters to seek the greater good, the magis and become men and women for others.
The St. Francis Xavier Magis Committee is a campus ministry team comprised of students, parents, and teachers. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, wrote that "love ought to manifest itself more by deeds than by words." The goal of the committee is to seek the magis in our deeds as we care for the soul of the school. Ministries of the committee include: worship, retreats, formation, social justice and Christian service.
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Christian Service :
The St. Francis Xavier School Christian Service plan is tied to our student learning objectives and the Jesuit philosophy of serving the poor and the needy. Voluntary school wide service projects and classroom service projects help our students to be “Kids for Others”.
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