Faith at Beckman Catholic

The Theology Department seeks to provide an environment of intellectual formation in the truths of our Catholic faith and contact with the person of Jesus Christ to equip students with the tools necessary to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in this world and live as saints for eternity. 

Faith at Beckman Catholic

• Weekly celebration of the Eucharist
• P.A. prayers before each class period
• Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
• Confession available on first Friday of the month
• Daily theology class
• Retreat opportunities

Mass Schedule

All School Masses are offered every Wednesday and/or Holy Days at 10:20am in the Auditorium.  (If school is delayed, 10:20am Mass is cancelled.)

Mass is also held on Thursday Mornings at 7:30am in the Beckman Catholic chapel.

Community members are welcome to attend any of our Masses at Beckman Catholic. 

Adoration

Adoration is held in the Beckman Catholic chapel every Tuesday from 8:00am to Wednesday at 8:00am.  Adoration is also held on Thursdays from 8:00am to 9:00pm.  

Retreat Opportunities

There are several retreat opportunities through the year for Beckman Catholic students to participate in.

• Students and faculty plan a retreat day for each grade level each year
• KAIROS retreat for juniors
• Renewal opportunities for faculty each year

Yearly Service Requirements for Beckman Catholic students

1. High school students will complete and submit 12 hours, including some for both parish and school (maximum of 4 hours in the summer preceding the school year qualify).  Community hours may be submitted but are not required as part of the total. 

2. Junior high students will complete and submit 6 hours, including some for both parish and school (maximum of 2 hours in the summer preceding the school year qualify).  Community hours may be submitted but are not required as part of the total.

3. Serve must not be: compensated, for a relative, or a requirement as a member of a team, club, or other organization.

4. Hours completed during obligatory Masses do not qualify (e.g. server, lector, usher); however, non-obligatory time qualifies (e.g. music preparation or taking Holy Communion to the homebound).

*A student's Theology grade will be "Incomplete" until this service requirement is fulfilled.  An incomplete grade results in extracurricular ineligibility according to State rules.

**Confirmation preparation includes service components separate and in addition to these requirements.  Consults your local parish regarding expectations for Confirmation.