Campus Ministry
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Mission
The primary goal of the Teurlings Catholic High School Spiritual Formation program is to offer a curriculum that includes both faith-based instruction in accordance with the Catechism of the Catholic Church and an active campus ministry program that enables students to integrate the Gospel values into their daily lives. All students are required to take a Theology course during each of their four years of high school. To fully implement the mission statement of TCHS, “To Channel His Spirit for the glory of God,” many opportunities are available for students to further develop their spiritual formation, including Mass, confession, adoration, retreats, bible studies, pilgrimages, and mission trips.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
CAMPUS MINISTERS
Depending on their grade level, each student will be offered the opportunity to discern whether or not they’d like to commit to serving as a campus minister.
Freshmen and Sophomores: Have the opportunity to participate in all ministry activities.
Juniors: Can serve on the Calcutta Crew and assist with the planning and execution of Feeder School Retreats.
Seniors: Can be a part of the following Crews and help plan and execute the corresponding events:
• Aquinas Crew: Ministry Nights
• Frassati Crew: RAFC
• Lisieux Crew: Oremus
• JP2 Crew: Class Retreats and Girls/Guys Retreats
Juniors: Can serve on the Calcutta Crew and assist with the planning and execution of Feeder School Retreats.
Seniors: Can be a part of the following Crews and help plan and execute the corresponding events:
• Aquinas Crew: Ministry Nights
• Frassati Crew: RAFC
• Lisieux Crew: Oremus
• JP2 Crew: Class Retreats and Girls/Guys Retreats
RETREATS
Class Retreats
Each grade level has a required one-day retreat. Students receive a grade for attending these retreats. The senior retreat is an
overnight retreat that takes place at the Acadiana Baptist Center and takes place on the last Sunday/Monday of August.
Oremus Retreat
Oremus is an optional off-campus retreat offered in the fall to all grade levels. This retreat follows one of the spiritual masters of the Church, and provides students with different tools to aid them in their individual prayer lives.
Girls Retreat
Each grade level has a required one-day retreat. Students receive a grade for attending these retreats. The senior retreat is an
overnight retreat that takes place at the Acadiana Baptist Center and takes place on the last Sunday/Monday of August.
Oremus Retreat
Oremus is an optional off-campus retreat offered in the fall to all grade levels. This retreat follows one of the spiritual masters of the Church, and provides students with different tools to aid them in their individual prayer lives.
Girls Retreat
Girls Retreat is an optional off-campus retreat offered in the spring to all female students. This retreat is led and planned by senior campus ministers and aids students to grow as Daughters of God.
Guys Retreat
Guys Retreat is an optional on-campus retreat offered in the spring to all male students. This retreat is led and planned by senior campus ministers and aids students to grow as Men of Christ.
Guys Retreat is an optional on-campus retreat offered in the spring to all male students. This retreat is led and planned by senior campus ministers and aids students to grow as Men of Christ.
MINISTRY NIGHTS
Ministry Nights
Four times each semester students have the opportunity to participate in ministry nights, led by senior student campus ministers. These nights provide opportunities for community and prayer.
Four times each semester students have the opportunity to participate in ministry nights, led by senior student campus ministers. These nights provide opportunities for community and prayer.
Community Nights
Twice a semester, students have the opportunity to participate in community nights, led by senior campus ministers. These nights provide opportunities for students to build community and to grow in Christian friendship.
Twice a semester, students have the opportunity to participate in community nights, led by senior campus ministers. These nights provide opportunities for students to build community and to grow in Christian friendship.
SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES
School Liturgies & Prayer Services
Thursdays - 8:34 AM - RebelDome
Optional - Tuesdays - 7:00 AM - TCHS Chapel
Reconciliation
Mondays - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - TCHS Chapel
Wednesdays - 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - TCHS Chapel
Open to TCHS students, faculty & staff
Worship Wednesdays
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesdays - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM - TCHS Chapel
* Parents are encouraged to help us cover the hours during the school day*
Friday Rosary
Fridays - 7:15 AM - TCHS Chapel
Open to all TCHS faculty & staff, and students
Retreats
Retreats are planned for each grade level every year. The freshmen, sophomore, and junior retreats are during the school day, typically off campus. The senior retreat is a two-day, over-night retreat off campus. All class retreats are mandatory. Other optional retreats are offered throughout the year, including Oremus, Guys Retreat, and Girls Retreat.
Bible Studies
Various bible studies are offered throughout the year. Each bible study is unique in its leader, content, and duration. Teachers, coaches, students, alumni, and local youth ministers have all been known to lead studies on campus. To stay up to date on the latest bible studies being offered, students and parents can either read the Rebelnation News or follow the TCHS Campus Ministry Instagram.
Liturgical Ministers
Altar Server: offered to all students in every grade level. These students should have a devotion to the liturgy and must be willing to serve at their home parish.
Lector: offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. These students should have a special devotion to Sacred Scripture and must be comfortable reading clearly for a large congregation.
Sacristan: offered to juniors and seniors. These students should be reverent, responsible, and detailed as they set up and take down all liturgical items to be used during weekly Mass.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC): offered to seniors only. These students must have a strong devotion to the Eucharist, must be confirmed, and must sign a morality agreement before committing to the sacred role of distributing Holy Communion at Mass.