A Message from our New Chaplain

Hello! My Friends in Christ,

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of working with young students in theology classes at San Francisco de Asis School in Flagstaff. As the parochial vicar there, I discovered that I LOVE teaching and establishing a relationship as the spiritual father to so many bright elementary and middle school students.

From the moment I arrived in Flagstaff, I knew that one day I wanted to work as a Chaplain at the high school level. I didn’t realize that day would come so quickly! I am excited to continue the work started by my predecessors, Fr. Kurt Perera and Fr. Clement Attah.

The Lord is sending me to Notre Dame Prep and to my alma mater Seton Prep where I will serve as Chaplain to nearly 2,000 students starting in 2023-24, and I am grateful for this opportunity. I do have ties to Notre Dame Prep as a visiting member of the first Kairos team when NDP was just starting its Kairos program.

When I was a student at Seton, I attended a Kairos retreat as a candidate and then again as the rector. Our school Chaplain at the time was Fr. Will Schmid (who was my boss for the past two years in Flagstaff). Both Fr. Will and my Kairos experiences were instrumental in my becoming a priest. Now my life seems to have come full circle and I am excited for the chance to give back to the ministry that set the stage for my life.

Teaching reverence, respect and responsibility are wonderful virtues to gauge growth and gratitude. If I can help guide students in those three pillars, and see the divine beauty in the world around us, then my time at NDP will be well spent and more exciting than I could ever imagine.

I cannot wait to meet the NDP “Community of Saints,” and form lasting bonds with each of you.

Blessings to you all,

Fr. Ian Wintering Notre Dame Prep, Chaplain

Engaging Prayer & Worship - NDP is actively engaged in prayer and worship every single day. We celebrate Mass, pray together as a school, and observe a daily student-led Examen. We celebrate the seasons and devotions that add so much richness to our faith. We bring our gifts and talents in music and the arts to draw one another deeper into God’s beauty.

Passionate Christian Service - Every student at NDP is actively engaged in serving others. Our Christian Service Learning program is an important graduation requirement that is designed to connect our students’ passions with their God given gifts. We provide many opportunities for students to serve and encourage them to create their own events and projects to change the world.

Meaningful Campus Ministry - NDP responds to the call of Pope Francis to be a Church of accompaniment. We engage in small group Bible Studies and discussions. We form students for the sacraments and celebrate them together.

Prayer Requests And Mass Intentions

If you have any special intentions or prayer requests, we are here for you! Your prayer request is a sacred trust and kept confidential. To request prayer or Mass intention, visit ndpsaints.org/faith discipleship, and opportunities for growth and leadership.

Guided by the Coordinator of House and Retreats, students develop leadership skills to become the best versions of themselves while living authentic lives that are true to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The purpose of the House System is to ensure that every student and adult on our campus has a community who cares and holds them accountable to be the person God created them to be. The goals are to find and foster the brilliance in each student and to give each soul on campus a place where they are embraced by their fellow House members while building deeper relationships with Jesus Christ and each other.

At Notre Dame Prep, we seek to educate the whole student; mind, body and soul. The House System allows students to be recognized for more than GPA or athletic achievements. Within their House, students' talents are explored and nurtured by a builtin support system.

Each House consists of smaller groups called Families. House time/formation occurs twice a week where students meet in their families for authentic interpersonal interaction and fellowship.

The Houses compete for the coveted House Cup each year by earning House Points through academics, Christian service and school spirit while showing Reverence, Respect and Responsibility toward each other. Students can earn House points by attending Marquee Events (ME) and participating in our charity service drives.