Campus Ministry at Kennedy Catholic Family Schools
The teaching and practices of the Catholic faith are integral to the Kennedy experience, educating the entire person: body, mind, and soul. We want your child to grow into an adult who lives out Jesus’ mission, promoting peace and love in our world. We welcome students of all beliefs.
At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools… we teach life.
Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry Department fosters faith and service among students, faculty, and staff. It provides opportunities to deepen relationships with Christ and live out discipleship through weekly Mass, reconciliation, retreats, and community service. All programs are centered around the Eucharist and the school’s motto, Christo Servire – to serve Christ.
Retreats
Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools offers a variety of retreats for grades K-12. Middle and high school retreats are the cornerstone of the program. To participate, students must complete a permission form and pay a $3 lunch fee. Retreat dates for grades 7-12 will be announced. Retreats for grades Pre-K-6 are held on specific dates at the school.
Spiritual Opportunities & Ministries
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Open to all, held on select Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm in the KCHS Chapel.
- Masses: Weekly and Holy Day Masses in small group settings with local parish priests.
- Lay Ministry Training: Training for readers, Eucharistic ministers, sacristans, and altar servers.
- Prayer Services: Advent and Lenten prayer services.
- Reconciliation Services: Provided during Advent and Lent for all Catholics in the school system.
Service Opportunities
- Action Club: Various service opportunities.
- Community Activities: Including Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas Toy Drive, Halloween Party, and Easter Drive.
- John XXIII Convalescent Home Ministry: Cards and visits to the nursing home on campus.
- Divine Mercy Encounters: Retreats for grades 10-12 focusing on invitation, encounter, and commission with God.
Our Campus Ministry provides a holistic approach to spiritual growth, service, and community engagement, reflecting our commitment to living out the values of the Catholic faith.
At Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools… we teach life.
Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools is a prestigious college preparatory Roman Catholic school system serving the Diocese of Erie from Preschool through Grade 12. We are dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, academic excellence, and enriching extracurricular activities, embodying our mission "to serve Christ" (Christo Servire).
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