Mass of the Holy Spirit
Friday, September 7, 2007 at Holy Name of Jesus Church
Most Catholic schools, and especially Jesuit high schools and universities, celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of every school year. It is a tradition almost as old as the Society of Jesus itself, going back to the first Jesuit school in Messina, Sicily in 1548.
In the Preface for the Mass of the Holy Spirit, we pray in thanksgiving to God who gives us “gifts of grace for every time and season” as God “guides the Church in the marvelous ways of [God’s] providence.” God’s gifts of grace, which St. Paul refers to as the fruits of the Spirit in the Letter to the Galatians, are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. As we begin the 2007-2008 school year, we pray that the Holy Spirit continue to fill our hearts with the fire of God’s love.
Schedule
- Friday, September 7, students report to second period classes at 8:30 AM for attendance.
- We will walk to Holy Name of Jesus Church as a school community.
Mass of the Holy Spirit Dress Code
Boys Attire
Dress pants, shirt and tie, and dress shoes. Cargo pants, shorts and jeans are not acceptable. Shirts must be tucked in. Sneakers and flip-flops are not allowed.
Girls Attire
Dresses that are modest in appearance and fall below the knee. No plunging necklines or backs. Dressy pants may be worn with a nice polo. Skirts may be worn as long as they are below the knee in length. Skirts must be worn with a nice polo. Sleeveless, sheer and short, tight-fitting polos and or dresses are inappropriate for the school and should not be worn. Dresses and skirts that are worn with leggings must fall below the knee. Flip flops of all kinds and sneakers are not appropriate for Mass, all other dress shoes are acceptable.
Students who choose to violate the dress code will be asked to have the appropriate items brought to school by their parents before they will be allowed to participate in the Mass of the Holy Spirit and detention will be assigned for the offense.
Proper dress for the Mass of the Holy Spirit will be reviewed by the deans, over the PA, during the week.
Block Club members are asked to wear their sweaters.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.