Faith Formation

List of 8 items.

• Liturgy

  Mass is at the heart of our life at Incarnate Word High School. We embrace the opportunity to gather as a community and celebrate in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Monthly masses are celebrated together with our students, faculty, staff, and administration throughout the year. We are grateful to have the support of priests, deacons, and parish spiritual leaders who assist us in our mission. In addition, we celebrate mass for Holy Days of Obligation and special events. All are welcome to attend these school wide liturgies.

• Reconciliation

  Held Weekly - Every Wednesday in the Mother Pierre Chapel 

   

  Reconciliation (officially called the Sacrament of Penance, and also known as Confession) is a Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer us forgiveness for the times we have sinned and turned away from God. Students, faculty or staff are welcome to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation on a weekly basis in our Mother Pierre Chapel.

• Adoration

  Held Monthly - First Friday of Every Month on the Mother Pierre Chapel

   

  Eucharistic Adoration is a Catholic devotion dating back to the early days of the Church. It involves exposing a consecrated host, the Blessed Sacrament, allowing people to sit and pray in the presence of Jesus Christ. Students, faculty or staff are welcome to participate in the Adoration on monthly basis in our Mother Pierre Chapel.

• Liturgical Choir

  The Liturgical Choir is a volunteer choir for students who wish to participate in school liturgies. Members can be musicians or vocalists. The liturgical choir sings at all school Masses and religious services throughout the school year. 

• Eucharistic Ministers

  A Eucharistic Minister assists in the distribution of the body and blood of Christ at Mass and at Communion Services. Eucharistic Ministers consists of students, faculty and staff. Typically, students who are participating in the Peer Ministry program are selected to become Eucharistic Ministers.

• Daily Prayer

  At IWHS, everyday begins and ends with prayer. During both morning and afternoon announcements, Student Council leads the school community in a daily prayer to help center our hearts and prepare our minds for the day.

• Prayer Experiences

  Mission & Faith Formation, in collaboration with the Peer Ministry team, offers prayer services and develops prayers, motivational messages, videos, or music for students, faculty, staff, and administration. The rosary is offered throughout the year, either online or as an on-campus event. All students, faculty, staff, and administration have an opportunity to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration on a monthly basis.

• Retreats

  The retreat experience offers girls an opportunity to witness the power of faith as a whole community. Yearly retreats are held for each class level in collaboration with Peer Ministers and the Senior Director of Mission & Faith Formation. These retreats serve as a time to build relationships and experience the fellowship of a prayerful community experience.