Campus Ministry

One of Campus Ministry's most significant undertakings is offering spiritual retreats and encounters encouraging Christian morality, unity, and self-worth to each member of our student body. These events are led by members of the faculty who serve as mentors and approximately thirty trained student leaders. During these off-campus experiences, students address questions of personal faith, build community, and have prayer experiences appropriate for their age range. Retreats and encounters provide a stepping stone to becoming spiritually informed, responsible leaders in our community. Activities include:

Seventh, eighth, and ninth graders have a one-day retreat at Comunidad de Ama, a Catholic facility in Brownsville, TX.

Juniors participate in a 3-day encounter which is based on an established Marist program and is consistent in its presentation each year. Encounter is conducted at Camp Capers in Waring, Texas, a Christian camping facility that offers a natural and peaceful setting that encourages prayer and reflection.

Senior retreat is also a 3-day experience and was most recently held at T Bar M, a Christian Camp located on Lake Travis in New Braunfels, Texas whose mission is to “present Jesus Christ and teach His ways through an exciting, enthusiastic, and encouraging camp experience.”

Click Here to Read the Brownsville Herald article on the SJA Missions Trip to Moore, Oklahoma