Campus Ministry

Saint Martin is a Catholic high school that welcomes students of all religious traditions. Rooted in Jesus Christ and participating in Jesus Christ’s mission of proclaiming the Good News to the world, the school places a high value on the ongoing faith development of its students.

Faith is not an object to be obtained, but it is a continual journey toward closer union with God. To foster that growth, Campus Ministry offers a variety of faith experiences open to all students, which encourage each individual to live the school’s motto of “Work, Study, Serve, Lead, Pray.”

Liturgies and Prayer

Acknowledging the importance of an active faith life of prayer and reflection, the school community gathers in celebration at school Masses and Prayer Services. Students are encouraged to participate in the planning and leading of these events through various ministries: Praise Dance, the Gospel Choir, Lectors, Gift Bearers, Altar Servers, etc. Recognizing the call to pray as a community of faith, all members of Saint Martin de Porres are expected to attend and participate at these events.

Retreats

Each year, Saint Martin de Porres High School students participate in either a retreat OR complete 8 hours of service through Campus Ministry. The purpose of the retreat is to provide students with the opportunity to reflect on their relationship with God and others by taking part in a variety of engaging activities that are both relaxing and interactive.

Freshman and Senior students participate in an extended daylong retreat. Each year, Sophomore and Junior students will elect to either participate in an optional retreat or complete 8 hours of service.

Service

Saint Martin de Porres High School invites its students to use their God-given talents and gifts for the purpose of serving others. Service to others is an integral part of the school’s philosophy of “Work, Study, Serve, Lead, Pray.”  Saint Martin de Porres High School believes it allows the student to engage in a loving dialogue with the world upon graduation. Campus Ministry recruits student volunteers on a regular basis to serve with local partners such as St. Philip Neri Hot Meal Program, United Cerebral Palsy, Moriah House at the West Side Catholic Center, and Eliza Bryant Village.

Services Immersion Experiences

Saint Martin de Porres High School provides the opportunity for students to participate in service immersion experiences. Whether in Cleveland, West Virginia, Chicago, Philadelphia or elsewhere, students partner with other social service and charitable organizations in their mission of care. The students learn solidarity with others by working with those in need and reflect on the social structures and broader influences that impact the people in need. These immersions motivate students’ participation in their community and allow them to emerge as leaders to transform the world. In addition, they become advocates for those whom they have met.