Ministry
TOGETHER IN FAITH
Judge leads with love, and love is never exclusive. We pride ourselves on the presence of a strong Catholic identity while welcoming students of more than a dozen different faiths. Our Campus Ministry and Theology departments offer a robust variety of programs to help students enhance their personal faith, lead an ethical life, serve those in need, promote social justice, develop leadership skills, and build more meaningful relationships with others. We assist students in their faith development and enrichment through both religious activities and academic study.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
By graduation, Judge Memorial students will have completed at least 100 hours of community service across a broad blend of local nonprofits — an enriching experience that is safe and meaningful to the students and our community. Our community building activities provide avenues to infuse spirituality into the fabric of the high school experience. The Christian Service Program exposes students to living out the tenets of Catholic social teaching through service to and solidarity with others.
RETREAT PROGRAM
Typically held off campus, our class retreats create an environment that is conducive to bonding and spiritual growth. By stripping away outside influences, our retreats provide a focused setting for each grade’s theme, which include community building, relationships, faith, leadership and service and moving on empowered. For Juniors and Seniors, we offer Kairos, a Greek word meaning “time.” This optional retreat weekend can be life-changing as students come away knowing that they are loved, understanding the importance of someone’s story before judging them, and knowing that they have a purpose in this world.
PEER MINISTERS
Peer Ministers of all faiths, a leadership opportunity for seniors, assist in the worship and faith life of the school community. Our Peer Ministers coordinate student retreats, prayer, liturgies, and faith sharing groups.