Faith
Empowering and supporting spiritual growth.
Our Roman Catholic faith tradition teaches that a complete education nurtures the whole person and forms each student into a “person for others.” At Eastside Catholic, the Campus Ministry Program ensures these foundational Catholic values are woven throughout school life. Campus Ministry coordinates all Masses and other liturgies, retreats and community service opportunities, providing students with meaningful experiences that deepen faith, foster community and inspire service.
Ministry Principles
At Eastside Catholic, we believe that every person is an expression of God's overflowing love. Campus Ministry programs are designed to:
- Create an environment for open and honest discovery, exploration and development of a school community rooted in faith, hope and the love of Christ and each other.
- 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.
- 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.
- Support the growth and maturity of the whole person and cultivate active engagement, service and compassion in the world.
All Are Welcome Here!
All are Welcome Here!
Roman Catholic faith and traditions are central to the school experience at Eastside Catholic School and celebrated in a way that welcomes and affirms other religious traditions. All members of the EC community are taught to honor and respect the diverse religious traditions and expressions of fellow members. Whenever we gather to pray, reflect or serve at Eastside Catholic, we do so as one school community, united as beloved children of God.
Catholic Identity Statement
At Eastside Catholic, we embrace the charism of St. Francis of Assisi within the Catholic tradition and practice inclusivity by welcoming students of all faith backgrounds. We believe each member of our diverse community brings unique gifts that can be used to foster personal, communal and spiritual growth. Grounded in the Gospel of Jesus and unconditional love, we live this mission through formal liturgy and informal ministries of presence, service and relationship formation.
Contributing to the Eastside Catholic family invites commitment to:
- Bring one's whole self to a community that values and fosters the growth of the person God has called us to be.
- Nurture one's interior life, rooted in the Gospel and person of Jesus, welcoming all and learning from all.
- Cultivate the body, mind, and soul through prayer, study, and extracurricular activities.
- Be an instrument of God's peace and justice in our hearts, our relationships, our communities and our world.
