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At Eastside Catholic we believe that every person is a manifestation of the living God. We hope you will find EC a welcoming place of exploration and growth for wherever you are on your journey of faith. We proudly embrace the Roman Catholic faith tradition of developing the whole person and becoming a “person for others.” At the same time, we both honor and respect the diverse religious traditions and expressions of the EC community. Our desire is that the breadth and depth of our Campus Ministry programs will:
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Create an environment for open and honest discovery, exploration and development of faith
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Educate and empower members of the school community in a faith that nurtures holiness, character, virtue, and active engagement in the mission of the church
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Engage students in asking thoughtful and probing questions about the religious, ethical and moral challenges we face in this academic setting and the broader community
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Support the growth and maturity of the whole person and cultivate active engagement, service and compassion in the world
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Roman Catholic faith and traditions are central to the school experience at EC, but celebrated in a way that welcomes and affirms other religious traditions. Whenever we gather to pray, reflect or serve at Eastside Catholic, we do so as one school community, united as beloved children of God. |
| | | Father Heric Since 1999, Father Heric has served as the chaplain at Eastside Catholic which he calls “the love of his life.” Fr. William Heric is a Seattle native and grew up attending St. Luke Parish School in Shoreline, after which he began 12 years of seminary formation at St. Edward and St. Thomas Seminaries and the Franciscan School of Theology. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle in 1981 and has served in various parishes and hospital ministries. Since 1999, Father Heric has served as the chaplain at Eastside Catholic which he calls “the love of his life.” In addition, he serves as a parish priest at Holy Innocents in Duvall and St. Jude’s in Redmond, communities also dear to his heart. Father Heric holds a BA in Humanities and Philosophy from St. Thomas Seminary, a Master of Divinity from the Franciscan School of Theology and an MA in Counseling from Seattle University.
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Our Campus Ministry programs include: | |