Faith & Service

Educate for Formation in Faith

Gross Catholic provides a supportive family atmosphere for students to explore and deepen their faith.  We emphasize developing values for a lifetime.

Students have the opportunity to attend Mass often, celebrate the sacraments regularly, and strengthen their faith with a four-year theology program and annual retreats. We encourage students to build relationships through our active student Marianist LIFE Community.  Students study social justice issues and offer service to our school, church, and community.  They may also expand their world by participating in an annual service mission trip.

Campus Ministry and Retreats

All students are required to make an annual retreat with their classmates.  Retreats are designed to give students an opportunity to reflect on their lives and deepen their relationships with God, family, and friends. Retreats also provide a sense of belonging and are designed to benefit all students, regardless of their religious affiliation. Prayer and the sacraments are an essential part of the experience, as are involvement in discussions and other faith-building activities.

Marianist  Mission Program

The Gross Catholic Marianist Mission Program promotes and creates leaders in the Marianist tradition. Students are educated for service, justice and peace by offering their time and talents in service to God and others.  The Marianist Mission Program promotes growth in discipleship and responsibility while encouraging students to become active Christian leaders who help transform our community.  These stated objectives support the 5 Characteristics of a Marianist Education:

1. Educating for Formation in Faith.
2. Providing an Integral, Quality Education.
3. Educating in Family Spirit.
4. Educating for Service, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation.
5. Educating for Adaptation and Change.

Each Gross Catholic student is required to complete a minimum of 25 Marianist Mission Program hours each year.

LIFE Community