Jesus Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever-present teacher in its classes, the inspiration of its students, teachers, administrators, and staff.

OUR CATHOLIC HERITAGE

As a Catholic high school, Bishop Canevin has, by definition, a unique curriculum, atmosphere and values system which differs markedly from its public school counterparts.

Perhaps most importantly, the religious aspect of the school is not relegated solely to the religion classroom.  Catholic teachers committed to their faith and joined in a commonality of purpose, bring to each class, be it English or Social Studies, Mathematics or Science, Technology or Foreign Language, a value system and perspective predicated upon the Catholic faith.  Students have the opportunity to explore attitudes and values within a structured setting; to come to understand in a moral context, the ramifications of acts and events, be they of a personal or institutional nature, and to understand as well their personal responsibility to be both witnesses to and voices of their faith and values.

The religious aspect of the school is likewise reflected in the manner in which teacher and student interact and value one another.  In a school which derives its direction from Jesus Christ and which is impelled to “teach as Jesus did:” we seek to treat all students with dignity and respect, with concern for their well-being and betterment and with respect for their individual abilities and talents.

It is our hope and our intent that students leaving Bishop Canevin do so with a greater knowledge of their faith, a greater sense of their own worth as well as a heightened sense of their duty to witness this faith and grow with it and in it a life-long process of education and understanding.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES

School Liturgies

Bishop Canevin High School makes every attempt to see that the whole school community comes together often for Mass, especially during the special liturgical seasons. All students are required to attend these religious services. From time to time there may be individual class liturgies, as well as liturgies with students and pastors from particular home parishes.

Daily Prayer

At the start of homeroom period, the entire school community begins with a prayer led by students. This is a most important time to set the day in a respectful and reverent atmosphere. Individual classes also begin with prayer led by the teacher or an assigned student.

Days of Recollection / Retreat Days

In keeping with the mission of Bishop Canevin High School, a retreat day is scheduled for each class during the school year. These days are required school days for all students and are focused upon a theme which help students to reflect upon their relationship with God and others. Developmentally appropriate, these days allow students to take a break from the normal routine of classes to reflect upon the role that Christian faith plays in their everyday decisions and interactions with others.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

During the seasons of Advent and Lent, students have the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation with their classmates. Individual reconciliation is always available upon request of the school chaplain.

Campus Ministry

Through Bishop Canevin’s Campus Ministry Program, students have many opportunities to reach out to the larger community in the spirit of Christian service. The Ministry Team helps for school liturgies through the ministries of music, lector, Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers and altar design. Additionally, the Campus Ministry Team helps to organize a Canned Food Drive, Christmas Family Drive, and Lenten Mission Drive. These experiences allow all students to learn the importance of putting faith into action.

Christian Service

A Bishop Canevin student’s understanding of his or her faith, initiated in the home and nurtured during their formative years, is built upon and expanded through a religious education curriculum which stresses not only a fundamental knowledge of the faith but an integration of these basic tenets into everyday life.  As such, the concept of service – to God, to our fellow human beings, to our community and to our country – is taught and modeled both in and out of the classroom. There are many opportunities for service provided through Campus Ministry, Interact and Student Council.

Students are required to perform a minimum of service hours each year.

Service Requirements