Spiritual Life

SEEKING HOLINESS IS PARAMOUNT FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE

Why are we here? We pose this question to our students daily. Yes, we want them to be smart in math, history, philosophy, science, business, language and technology. Our aim and higher purpose are to lead them to Christ who is all good and all-loving.

Notre Dame Preparatory is more than a place of academic excellence, it is a place where we invite the Holy Spirit into our lives to aid us in forming those entrusted to our care. We believe our purpose is to strengthen each student: mind, body and soul.

Living for oneself can lead to emptiness. But at NDP, it is our experience that serving the poor and marginalized, comforting the sick and infirmed, and being Christ to those who desperately need love, joy, hope and charity, lead to a full, blessed and more meaningful life.

Every moment of every day, we believe that we are in the loving presence of God, and so we provide a learning environment that incorporates religious expression and fosters a relationship between our students and their Creator.

In September, we held our All-School House Retreat on campus exposing students to inspiring speakers, small group discussions and opportunities for Mass and Reconciliation. This was the second year of our House System and each year we improve the All-School House Retreat.

As the world gets noisier, the need to unplug is greater. We offer retreats to help students get away and connect with others and God. Our Kairos retreat program marked a milestone during the 2019-20 school year. With

“It’s hard to form people in virtue if they are not first formed in faith.”

BISHOP THOMAS J. OLMSTED

the completion of Kairos 31, more than 1,000 NDP teens have attended a Kairos retreat. These spiritual events organized by student leaders and NDP faculty and staff members illuminate how the hand of God is present in our lives. For many, their Kairos retreat is life changing.

God has a plan for everyone. Living out that plan is why we are here and what we hope our students learn during their time at Notre Dame Prep.

Here are the ways we enhance the spiritual growth of our community:

Daily Prayer

Daily Mass

Monthly All-School Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Advent, Lent and Anytime by Appointment)

First Friday Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament

House Reflection Time

Faith Formation Groups Lunch Time Bible Studies

Weekly Advent Wreath Lighting and Prayer Service Accessibility to Kairos Retreats Expanded Faculty Retreats and Masses Wednesday Parent Rosary Group All School House Retreat