Liturgy
Opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth are fostered by Eucharistic Liturgies, Advent and Lenten Services and other liturgical services throughout the year. Students may take an active part in the liturgy by studying and preparing to become Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, choir members, lectors and preachers of the Word.
Dominican Preaching Conference
Every spring, four of our SDA women join students from other Dominican High Schools across the United States at a week long conference held at Siena College in Adrian, Michigan. Centered on the Dominican charism of preaching, the conference consists of input sesions, liturgical celebrations, discussion groups, role playing and service outreach. Students learn not only the different ways of preaching but also form new bonds of friendship that last well after the conference ends. They return to SDA excited and eager to share their experience and knowledge with the school community.
Retreats
Retreats are held with each class, allowing students to develop their own spirituality and prayer life, as well as foster their role as women of faith in the SDA community. These retreats, both on and off-campus, allow students to experience the variety and richness of Catholic spirituality in the Dominican tradition.
Senior Retreat 2009
Dominican Associations
Dominican Association of Secondary Schools
Sisters of St. Dominic, Caldwell, NJ
Campus Ministry
In honor of Earth Day, students took time out to beautify the grounds of Saint Dominic Academy.
Peer Ministry
In keeping with the Dominican tradition the office of Campus Ministry encourages and provides opportunities for young women to embrace and live the four pillars of Dominican life---community, prayer, study and service.
The Peer Ministry Program trains students to be leaders and catalysts promoting a vibrant Christian spirit on campus. Peer Ministers give witness talks and act as facilitators at evenings of reflection, retreats and liturgical services. Peer Ministers are encouraged to be of service in their parishes and local communities. Some students have attended the National Dominican Youth Preaching Conference held at Siena College in Adrian, Michigan.
Dominican Youth In Action
In keep with the charism of our Dominican tradition, this club seeks to preach the Gospel through social action and prayer. The club's main purpose is to make the school community more aware of the needs of the poor and disadvantaged people, both locally and globally, and to sponsor and participate in events to alleviate these situations. Examples of activities include Crop Walk for Hunger, Thanksgiving Baskets, Christmas Giving Tree, new/used clothing collection, Lenten food drive, & Operation Rice Bowl.
Service Learning
A faith based service program encourages our young women to put their faith into action by serving in hospitals, day care centers, shelters, soup kitchens and nursing homes.