Campus Ministry

Pastoral Ministry at Marianapolis

The mission of Marianapolis Preparatory School is to educate students in the Catholic tradition of academic excellence, with a commitment to an active faith in God and a dedication to building character with content, compassion, and integrity.

Ministry is a cornerstone of this mission, as it is by being unconditionally loved and welcomed that students may receive content, experience compassion, and build personal and collective integrity.  Rooted firmly in knowledge of the love God has for each individual, the aim of all ministry at Marianapolis is to create an environment in which students are known, nurtured and loved - and then encouraged to give these gifts in a spirit of service to others. 

Marianapolis takes a pastoral approach to ministry, through which students are met wherever they are - from Catholic to not religious at all - and are offered accompaniment as they explore and build relationships with self, others, and God. A wide variety of Campus Ministry-sponsored events provide opportunities for exploring topics such as gratitude, seeking and finding meaning in everyday life, service, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.  All are welcome in Campus Ministry, and we are a vibrant, responsive, student-led organization that seeks to minister to one another, our Marianapolis community, and the world at large.

Campus Ministry programming is introduced to students early in their first year, and a variety of retreat experiences are offered ongoingly to students of all grade levels. These include Spark mini-retreats held during the academic day, evening Quest retreats, Sunday IgKnight retreats, and overnight Kairos retreats.  Retreats are planned by Spiritus student leaders with the support of the Campus Ministry Director and school Chaplain, and all Marianapolis community members are welcome to attend.

For those seeking a full, sacramental Catholic experience at Marianapolis, we offer optional daily Mass, First Friday and Holy Day Masses for the full community, weekly access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Penance Services during Advent and Lent, community prayer such as the weekly Rosary, opportunity for training and service as Eucharistic Ministers, as well as other ways to serve at community Masses.

Students who are not Catholic but are interested in serving at community Masses as readers or altar servers, or in Spiritus leadership positions for planning and facilitating retreats, are encouraged to get involved with Campus Ministry and find their place according to personal interest.  

Equally important, we appreciate the diversity within our community and celebrate the plurality of experiences and perspectives this brings.  Applying our pastoral lens, we recognize students may not be familiar with the Catholic tradition and that the principles of Catholic Social Teaching may look and feel different for each of us.  Our SHIELD Office (Students Honoring Inclusion, Equity, Love, and Diversity) provides another space where students can talk about their experience in a safe and welcoming environment and find strength and support both within and beyond their Marianapolis experience. 

Please contact Father Tim Roth – Chaplain, Adrienne Fournier – Director of Campus Ministry, or David DiCicco – Head of School, with any questions or to further discuss ministry at Marianapolis.