Campus Ministry

Upcoming Events

Help Your Neighbor Day - Friday, November 4

All students and teachers will participate in this community event, but we also can’t do this without you! We need your awesome self and three hours of your time on Friday, November 4 from 12-3pm. Please contact Kate Geenen to volunteer! (kgeenen@xaviercatholicschools.org)

Service Hours

Students should check their weekly “SPIRIT Stuff” email each Tuesday during the school year for updates on service hours and Campus Ministry happenings!

All School Masses

Please join us for any of our all-school Masses this year at 10:45 at St. Bernard: September 20 Homecoming Mass October 12 All School Mass November 1 All Saints Day Mass November 16 All School Mass December 8 Immaculate Conception Mass January 18 All School Mass February 1 Catholic Schools Week Mass February 22 Ash Wednesday Mass March 15 All School Mass April 21 Retreat Day Mass (TBD) May 23 Baccalaureate Mass (10:30 XHS Theatre)

Weekly Faith Journey Opportunities

In addition to the Chapel and SPIRIT Center being open during the school day, here are some specific faith journey opportunities:  Bible Study with Ms. Wesolek * Wednesdays 7:05-7:35am * Room 134  Weekly Mass * Fridays 7:15am * Chapel  First Friday Adoration * Chapel  Spiritual Guidance with Fr. Patrick * Students, please check your email to sign up.

All-School Retreat Day

Please mark your family calendars for our second, all-school retreat day on Friday, April 21, 2023. More info to follow during the year!

SPIRIT Center

The Xavier SPIRIT Center is located behind the Chapel, just a few steps beyond the main entrance of school. Stop in for some hospitality, sign up for an event, organize a small service or prayer group, utilize our resources, ask questions, or just let us know how your day is going. All are welcome!

XHS Campus Ministry is part of Xavier S.P.I.R.I.T, our all-encompassing approach to campus life that encourages and empowers all Hawks to realize and share their authentic selves, to cultivate a culture of care for self and others, and to grow in faith, hope, and love. Our core values reflect our mission: to serve, pray, include, reach, inspire, and teach. For more information and/or to get involved, stop by the SPIRIT Center or email Kate Geenen: kgeenen@xaviercatholicschools.org.

Test Day 2022: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 , 8:00am - 11:30am

Here is a summary of the standardized tests being administered this fall at Xavier High School. Visit the School Counseling website for descriptions of the tests listed below.

What happens on Test Day?

● Freshmen and sophomores will take the preACT -- a practice ACT designed for 9th and 10th graders. This test will be given at no cost to all freshmen and sophomores. No prep is needed. Details will be provided in the coming weeks. ● Juniors will have the opportunity to take the ACT (no writing) at Xavier High School. Xavier is offering this optional ACT so that our juniors have one ACT that is guaranteed to occur on-site. Juniors may certainly wait until later in the year to take the ACT. Scores from this October 18 test can be used for college applications. A test prep class will be offered especially for this test date. ● Seniors may also take the October 18 ACT at Xavier, if they wish. If they do not take the ACT, they should work on other college-related activities, such as their applications and essays, that morning and can stay home to do so.

How do juniors and seniors register for the October 18 ACT?

● By September 16, juniors and seniors need to pay the $52 test fee. Payment may be made by cash, check (made out to ‘XCS’), or by emailing Karen Bendel at kbendel@xaviercatholicschools.org to request payment via Smart Tuition. Cash and checks should be delivered to Lisa Hansen at Xavier High School. Test fee waivers are available to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. See your counselor for a waiver.

Other Tests Offered at Xavier This Fall

PSAT-NMSQT (Preliminary SAT - National Merit Qualifying Test): Saturday, Oct 15, 2022

Who takes the PSAT-NMSQT?

● Juniors may choose to take the optional PSAT at Xavier. The PSAT is a good predictor for how students might do on the SAT college entrance exam. The PSAT is also the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. ● Each year about 10 Xavier sophomores choose to take the PSAT to practice the exam before junior year. These sophomores are typically very strong test takers who have potential to be National Merit Scholarship Finalists (which requires a score in the top 1% of test takers). ● Registration for the PSAT takes place in early September, and emails will be sent to students and parents explaining how to register and pay the $18 test fee.