EUCHARIST (Mass Schedule, Liturgical Minister Opportunities)
The Eucharist is the source and summit of Holy Trinity Diocesan High School and sits at the heart of our school community in more ways than one. 我们的帐篷, where the Blessed Sacrament is perpetually reserved, rests at the physical center of our school building 服务 as a constant reminder that Jesus Christ is the reason Holy Trinity Diocesan High School exists and thrives. The Eucharist is central to our school day as Mass is celebrated everyday in our chapel by our school Chaplain. All members of the Holy Trinity community including students, 教职员工, 父母, and community family members are always welcome. Sports teams and clubs take advantage of our afternoon daily Masses, scheduling a time for their group to gather around the Eucharist to pray for each other and their special intentions. In addition our Theatre Department gathers for a "Cast Mass" before every production in thanksgiving for their gifts and talents and for success of the show.
Special school wide Masses occur throughout the year including the 欢迎 Back Mass ion our first day of school, 感恩节礼拜仪式, Christmas Liturgy and Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
Students are encouraged to take a leadership role within the celebration of our liturgies through lecturing, 服务, 圣体的班次, 还有音乐事工. Students of any grade level can participate in our lecturing program which provides students with formation on how to break open the word of our Lord, prayerfully prepare their assigned readings, and present it articulately at the celebration of the Eucrist. Senior students who have exhibited a deep love and understanding for the Eucharist throughout their time at Holy Trinity have the opportunity to serve as a Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. 学生在大三申请, 是否接受教区的培训, and serve during their senior year at all school liturgies.
音乐部门 is an extracurricular activity, open to all students who desire to use their musical gifts for the glory of God. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome and will have many opportunities to prayerfully share their talents in a liturgical setting. Students who participate are formed in the understanding that their music ministry is not a performance, but a prayer that encourages the movement of the Holy Spirit and aids in the spiritual experience of Mass for the congregants.
Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Group Page
音乐事工小组页面
早晨的祷告
Outside of the celebration and prayer of the Eucharist, 每天早上上课后, the school joins in prayer led by our Chaplain, 校园部长和/或高年级学生. These prayers focus on the liturgical calendar, happenings of our school community and our Virtues of the Month. This prayer allows for a quieting heart and a reminder to all persons in the building to place themselves and their day in the trusting hands of God.
SPECIAL MASSES (Holidays, Holy Days, Communion Breakfasts)
Aside from our daily and school wide liturgies that occur during school hours, there are many other times throughout the course of our school year when our community gathers for the Eucharist. These include all of our Sunday Communion Breakfasts (i.e. Freshman 欢迎, Women's, Father's, Sports Awards, etc.), Mass for the Deceased (where all past alumni, 教职员工 who have returned to out Lord are honored and remembered), and other special liturgies which are planned in accordance with our community events (i.e. Memorial Masses, Anniversary Liturgies, etc.)
协调服务
At Holy Trinity Diocesan High School it is important that each student has the opportunity to fully participate in the Sacramental offerings of the Church. In preparation for the two most important feasts in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar, students participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during our Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Services. 在每次礼拜的前几天, students are prepared for the celebration of the Sacrament and prayerfully review an examination of conscious. Although the Sacrament of Reconciliation is emphasized during these liturgical seasons. It is available throughout the school year - at any time - upon request through our chaplain in the 校园部 office.
神圣的准备
We are aware that some students who join the Holy Trinity community may not have completed their sacraments. Any student who wishes to prepare for Baptism, First Holy Communion or Confirmation can do so with our Chaplain. For more information, please call the 校园部 office at 516-433-2900 x140.