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Student Life

Campus Ministry

Student Faith Development through Campus Ministry
St. Martin de Porres is a Catholic high school that welcomes students of all religious traditions. The school places a high value on the ongoing faith development of its students. Faith is not an object to be obtained, but a continual journey toward spiritual growth. To foster that growth, Campus Ministry offers a variety of faith experiences open to all students, which encourage each individual to live the school’s motto of “Work, Study, Serve, Lead, Pray.”

Liturgies and Prayer
Acknowledging the importance of an active faith life of prayer and reflection, the school community gathers in celebration at school Masses and Prayer Services. Students are encouraged to engage in the planning and execution of these events by participating in Praise Dance, the Gospel Band & Choir, as Lectors, Gift Bearers, Altar Servers, etc. Recognizing the call to pray as a community of faith, all members of St. Martin de Porres are expected to attend and participate at these events.


Retreats
Each year, Saint Martin de Porres High School students participate in a mandatory class retreat through Campus Ministry. The purpose of retreat is to provide students with the opportunity to reflect on their relationship with God and others by taking part in a variety of engaging activities that are both relaxing and interactive. Freshman and sophomore students participate in an extended daylong retreat, while junior and senior students participate in overnight retreats.

Christian Service
Saint Martin de Porres High School challenges its students to use their God-given talents and gifts for the purpose of serving others. Jesus Christ is the model for this service. Members of St. Martin de Porres, seeking to find Christ in every individual, participate in various service experiences both at school and in the wider community. While such a notion of self-gift is contrary to much of the contemporary understanding of success, Saint Martin de Porres High School believes it prepares the student to engage in a loving dialogue with the world upon graduation.

Service Learning
Because St. Martin de Porres High School places high emphasis on both the classroom experience and the lived experience, all students participate in Service Learning projects each year at the school. Service Learning bridges the gap between classroom and real life situations. Together, students use material studied in class and apply this knowledge as they actively engage in a service project that serves the greater community. In making service an integral part of the curriculum, St. Martin de Porres expresses its commitment to forming a culture of service to others.

Service In Action (SIA)
Service to others is an integral part of the school’s philosophy of “Work, Study, Serve, Lead, Pray.” As the St. Martin de Porres student continues to develop, she/he will attain a deep appreciation for the value of voluntary service. To foster that appreciation, St. Martin de Porres has developed the Service In Action program.

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