Retreats

November 15, 2024 | Media

Some of life’s best lessons are learned outside of the classroom. Form III and Form VI enjoyed their retreats off campus! Students took a break from their usual schedules to reflect, connect, and just be boys. The day was filled with games, artistic exploration, thoughtful discussions, and Mass—a meaningful time for growth and formation.

Form III went to Holy Trinity Seminary for their retreat which focused on the four cardinal virtues. They heard lectures, had small group discussions, spent some time in prayer, went to mass, and even wrote and performed their own virtue-based skits. Alumnus and current seminarian John Paul Jacob also stopped by to check in on the seventh graders.

Form VI spent their retreat diving deep into faith convictions. Students had the opportunity to share their personal faith journeys with classmates. The retreat also featured an engaging talk from alumnus Nate Sanchez, who spoke about how his faith shapes his daily life and decisions. It was a meaningful day that combined personal sharing, spiritual growth, and connection.

Hawk Happenings

Masques de Carnaval

French II students showcase their Masques de Carnaval projects. Each student designed a mask inspired by a city they researched, incorporating key cultural elements and presenting their work in French.

Preston Hollow Mulchachos

Lettuce show you how our ag elective has a good thyme harvesting arugula and spreading mulch thanks to a generous donation from the student-run @prestonhollowmulchachos

Form I Field Study

Form I visited the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center and got the full experience with a rainy day on the wetlands. They got to see how these ecosystems work in real time, while learning about water conservation, ecology, and local wildlife.

Publications

The Name of Jesus

"The Name of Jesus"  by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. Jesus is the pivot point of the Hail Mary prayer. In the original Latin text, the prayer consists of two parts, each containing 15 syllables. The first part contains the biblical witness of the Annunciation and...

What is happening in the liturgy?

Every morning, monks and nuns — and many lay people — arise early for morning prayer. The Latin name for this prayer, “laudes,” means “praises.” Often the psalms that make up morning prayer are indeed full of expressions of praise. One has inspired in me a reflection on the liturgy.

‘Blessed are you among women…’

Elizabeth’s words to Mary form the bridge from the Annunciation to the Visitation in the Hail Mary prayer: “Blessed are you among women, and blest is the fruit of your womb” (Lk 1:42). After Mary’s hasty journey to her kinswoman, she, carrying Jesus in her womb-ark, receives an exuberant welcome from Elizabeth and John the Baptist. The unborn babies, Jesus and John, meet for the first time as their mothers embrace.