Faith and Service

The Mary Louis Academy Campus Ministry

The mission of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood is infused in everything we do at The Mary Louis Academy. We profess in our philosophy, "Uniting all in God's love through unity, reconciliation, care of the dear neighbor, and all inclusive love.” We encourage our students to live out our philosophy through a spiritual atmosphere and a variety of religious experiences. Campus Ministry provides a myriad of opportunities for students and faculty who wish to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, reflection, sharing, and retreats.

Campus Ministry Office

Our Campus Ministry Office is a space for all students to gather. Our CSJ Leaders, Student Ministers, and our faculty, who are members of the Spiritual Life Committee, gather for meetings. Students can use this space during free periods to further their spirituality and faith life. Opportunities to pray the Rosary, participate in prayer groups, and various morning activities also take place in the Campus Ministry Office.

Retreats

Student Ministers

This group of Juniors and Seniors serve as facilitators at Freshwomen Orientation and all Class Retreats. These students work closely with the Campus Ministry staff to encourage the development of their peer’s faith life and deepen their relationship with God. Throughout the school year, these students help with the development of programs within the Campus Ministry office.

CSJ Leaders - Pax Christi

Eucharistic Ministers

Each year, our Juniors are offered the opportunity to apply for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These candidates, together with candidates from other Catholic High Schools, are required to attend the workshop given in the spring through the Diocesan Liturgy Office. The candidates are then officially installed as Eucharistic Ministers at the Opening Liturgy in September of the new school year. Students are encouraged to offer their service in this ministry to their own local parishes outside of the school community.

Liturgies

The Mary Louis Academy community gathers together to celebrate special occasions during the school year. They include the Opening School Liturgy, Advent/Christmas Liturgy, St. Joseph’s Day, and Graduation Liturgy. Liturgies are also celebrated throughout the school year to celebrate special events and celebrations such as Junior Ring Day, Reunion Liturgy, and Immaculate Conception.

Once a month Mass is offered in the chapel at 7:35.

Service Learning and Leadership Program

The Service Learning and Leadership Program at The Mary Louis Academy ensures that our students have an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people in our global, local, and school communities. At the end of ninth grade, students apply for acceptance into the Service Program, and when accepted spend three years learning about and educating others on issues, such as social justice, poverty, hunger, and the environment, in order to be able to confront challenges and create solutions that will affect positive change.

Our program:

Meets cyclical during zero period
Has students involved in the community activity working to support the dear neighbor
Have discussions on current events and ongoing issues both locally and globally
Students participate in community service and volunteer opportunities, in order to see first-hand the issues and topics discussed during zero periods.
SLL Program provides support and encouragement to students as they find their own service opportunities, based on their own interests

Organizations we serve:

First Presbyterian Soup Kitchen
Xavier Mission
Hour Children
Million Trees NYC Stewardship
Delegates in the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations.