Maria Regina High School

Peace be with you …

"...Stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love."                            1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Here at Maria Regina, Campus Ministry is a school-wide endeavor including students, faculty, and staff. Striving for unity in diversity, we seek to be attentive to students' ethnic, religious, learning styles, and cultural diversity to foster a community of faith and learning where all are welcomed. We seek to listen, inspire, and challenge students to dialogue to think critically and creatively to equip and empower our young women to be missionary disciples for a more just world.

Campus Ministry coordinates first Friday Liturgies, seasonal prayer services, and grade-level retreats. Student-led ministries facilitated by the campus ministry team include Peer Ministry, POP (People of Prayer), Bereavement Support Group, Eucharistic Ministers, Liturgical Music Ministry, and Liturgy Crew. 

New this year, November 1st and December 8th will be days of Peace and Service, beginning with the celebration of the Mass.

Mission Outreach is a huge part of Maria Regina. Through the many events and service opportunities throughout the year, we aim to serve our community and help as many poor and vulnerable as possible. The following are a few examples:  

• We participate in monthly Breakfast Runs to New York City to be with and feed the homeless. 
• For decades, we have run the Thanksgiving Food Drive, collecting and creating baskets for complete turkey dinners, and members of Mission Outreach deliver the food to Saint Peter's and Denis' Parish.  
• We run the Mercy Center Christmas Gift Drive, purchasing and wrapping gifts for children and their parents.  
• In December, we host Box City. This initiative involves our students spending twelve hours of solidarity with the homeless by living without food and electronics and sleeping outside in the cold. (It IS fun!)
• In our ongoing effort to form new partnerships, Mission Outreach has launched CRS Club this year, enabling us to engage in advocacy and organizing global events and service opportunities in our quest for peace and justice.

The Maria Regina High School community is very generous in giving of themselves. Their Spirit of Faith & Service is truly amazing!  

Unity & Peace

Valerie Torres

Campus Minister