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"Give to the Lord, you families of nations, Give to the Lord glory and praise; Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring gifts, and enter His presence; Worship the Lord in holy attire." -- 1 Chronicles 16:28-29

Spiritual activities are an integral part of the Seton program.  Appropriate behavior is expected at Mass and other spiritual activities.

WEEKLY MASS

The Seton school week begins with Monday Mass at 8:30 am at All Saints Church. Students are to sit together in the front rows of the center section of the church; girls on the left, boys on the right.  Students who arrive early for Mass at All Saints should go in to church and prepare themselves for Mass.  If they do not wish to do that they may wait on the area of the sidewalk nearest the parking lot, making sure not to impede those who are going into church.  They may not congregate in the parking lot, the church vestibule, the courtyard or on the patio or sidewalk in front of the church.  Classes begin at 9:30am on Monday.

A second school Mass is held at the school each week on Friday.  School is dismissed at 3:00pm on that day.  The time of the Mass will depend on the priest's schedule and will be announced each week in the school newsletter, the Sentinel.

MASS ATTENDANCE

Attendance at the Masses is required for all Catholic students.  Non-Catholic and other students with extraordinary reasons for not regularly attending school Masses must request a permanent excuse to be kept on file.  During the Mass at school, they must be in a supervised study hall.  Forms to request a permanent excuse from Mass are available in the office.  Students who do not have a permanent excuse from Mass may not attend the study hall during Mass without specific permission from the Director.

Out of respect for our Lord and the congregation, every effort should be made so that students arrive at All Saints in time to be in church and in a pew before the entrance hymn begins. Students who arrive late to Mass must turn in a proper tardy excuse to the office.

MASS ATTIRE

Students may not wear sweatshirts at Mass.  At the All Saints Mass and the Mass at school, outerwear other than the appropriate dress code sweater or jacket may not be worn. Visitors to Mass at Seton must be dressed appropriately.  Jeans, t-shirts or shorts, especially, are not acceptable, except

JR. AND SR. BOY ALTAR SERVERS

As part of their formation as Catholics, Catholic junior and senior boys are asked to train and serve at least once during the course of each of their junior and senior years.

CHAPEL

The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the Seton chapel.  Students are encouraged to make visits during the day.  Parents and friends are welcome to visit our Lord in the chapel.

OTHER SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES

• Opening Mass - This is an opportunity for Seton families to celebrate Mass together and to ask God's grace for the coming school year.
• Daily Rosary - The Rosary is said at 8:00am Tuesday - Friday in the Seton chapel. Attendance is voluntary.
• Daily Prayers - Classes are opened with prayers at the teacher's discretion.  The Angelus and grace are said at the noon hour.
• Monthly Holy Hour - This is held on the third Wednesday of each month.  The time depends on availability of a priest or deacon.
• Days of Recollection and Retreats - During the school year, days of recollection and retreats are scheduled for the students.  When such activities are held during school hours, attendance is required for all students.
• Pilgrimage - On the first Sunday of May, we hold an all day family pilgrimage to Mother Seton's Shrine and the Lourdes Grotto in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to give thanks for the blessings we have received and to pray for the continued success of our school.  The day includes Mass, Rosary, and a picnic. Participation is voluntary.
• May Crowning - The May Queen and attendants are selected from the student body by the student body.  The May Crowning is held the week after Mother's Day.
• Graduation Mass - This Mass is celebrated at the end on May or the beginning of June and opens the graduation exercises.
• Legion of Mary - The Legion of Mary spiritual organization meets weekly.  This group also visits the n

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