Faith Formation

Prayer & Worship

Campus Ministry at DSHA is an intentional combination of all-school and optional opportunities built upon the understanding that faith is personal to each girl. When students are offered an environment of choices in which to engage with their faith, they can actively say "yes" to growing their relationship with God in a way that is meaningful and personal among community.

Our mission is to give every student (regardless of her faith background) the opportunity to worship God, explore her faith, and come to a deeper appreciation of spirituality during her four years at DSHA.

Whether through all-school Mass, participation in the Liturgical Seasons, or taking the time during a Wellness hour for quiet prayer in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel, students are encouraged to live out, explore, and grow in their faith through multiple prayer and worship avenues.

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All-School Offerings

All students are involved in Campus Ministry through monthly all-school Masses, annual retreats, and service programs. Theology classes and student-led prayer also bring faith to the daily student experience.
Opt-In Opportunities

Girls are given the opportunity to opt-in to faith formation activities in order to find a sense of belonging in their faith.

DSHA's peer-connected opportunities help young women grow spiritually in a way that is meaningful to the individual, while authentically connecting with one another in a Catholic community. The peer ministry model of faith development allows for students to see other girls practicing their faith, and then choose to take on Campus Ministry roles that are meaningful to them.

Daily Prayer

Twice a day, the DSHA community takes time to stop, reflect, and pray. A member of the faculty or staff leads the school every morning in prayer, while a member of the student prayer team does so in the afternoon. During these times, the school is quiet and reflective together in an atmosphere that encourages a deeper engagement with God in community.

All-School Liturgies

Developing an understanding and love of God is the primary focus of the preparation for and celebration of our monthly all-school Masses. Students plan and serve in ministry roles during all Masses, developing as faith-filled leaders in the Church — beyond the walls of their high school experience. Several Campus Ministry Leadership Teams are involved in the planning, preparation, and celebration.

Thankful Thursday Masses

Every Thursday, Campus Ministry offers an optional Mass in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel. Following Mass, the Rosary Team invites all DSHA community members to say the Rosary or share special intentions. Students plan and organize the liturgies, while a local priest celebrates Mass.

Mother of Our Savior Chapel

Drawn from the biblical passages of the Tree of Life (Revelations 22:1-2), this chapel interweaves nature, scripture, and faith to give glory to Mary, the Mother of Our Savior, and to her Son, Our Divine Savior. This space is used for Thankful Thursdays, Rosary Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, reconciliation, as well as being open to the DSHA community for prayer and reflection throughout the day.

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2024-25 Prayer and Liturgy Schedule

Thankful Thursdays in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel

9:08 - 9:38 a.m.

Thankful Thursday Mass takes place every Thursday morning during Dasher Time. Parents are welcome to join us. Please check in at the main office.

All-School Liturgies in the Robert & Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre

9:40 - 10:40 a.m.

August 15 | Immaculate Conception Mass
August 23 | Welcome Back Mass
September 26 | Homecoming Mass
October 17 | St. Ignatius of Antioch Mass
November 1 | All Saints Day Mass
November 21 | All-School Gratitude Prayer Service
December 12 | Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
January 30 | Catholic Schools Week Mass
February 13 | SOC Mass
March 5 | Ash Wednesday Liturgy
April 17 | All-School Stations of the Cross Liturgy
April 30 | Grandparents Day Mass
May 12 | End of Year Mass

Eucharistic Adoration takes place all day on the last Wednesday of every month.

Rosary takes place every Monday during Dasher Time.

2023-24 Campus Ministry by-the-Numbers

Director of Campus Ministry Stephanie Monson

The more people surrounding teenage girls and the more opportunities they have for meaningful prayer, reflection, and service, the greater the chance they have of living their faith long-term. The more they choose their faith for themselves now, the more likely they are to enter college and keep living that faith without their parents or teachers requiring it of them... because it is just who they are. I want our girls to have the deep-down confidence that God loves them, and to choose that relationship with God for themselves. When that confidence settles in, it allows you to be the person you were meant to be in the world.