Spirituality

• Diverse population welcomes all denominations

• Program rooted in the traditional Values of Catholic tradition

• Retreat and Service program

Retreat program
Saint Barnabas High School offers day-long retreat experiences once a year for every student. For the sake of variety, each grade level goes to
a different retreat house and attends a different retreat from the previous year.

The retreat teams at these houses are skilled specifically in helping high school students deepen their relationship to God. In addition to group activities, students have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and/or attend Eucharistic liturgy.

Many of our students return to school spiritually rejuvenated and physically refreshed. The retreats also foster a sense of community
among student and sometimes-new friendships are forged.

Leadership & Service

• NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The N.H.S. is a national organization which acknowledges students
who excel in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Juniors
and Seniors are eligible for this society based on their academic
record, teacher recommendation, and documented school and
community service.

• STUDENT COUNCIL
Students who are chosen by their peers to serve in student
government must display service and commitment to school
activities. The Council is responsible to organize and facilitate
school activities such as class events and fund-raisers.

• CAMPUS MINISTRY
Students who serve as campus ministers volunteer to plan and
prepare school liturgical functions.

• LIFE CLUB

• RESPECT LIFE

• FAITH SHARING
Teaching CCD classes to elementary school students

• BRIDGE BUILDING
A program run by the Sisters of Charity of New York.The
students visit sites staffed by the Sisters of Charity. The object
is for the students to see “The Charity of Christ” in action. They
visit P.O.T.S. which is a community kitchen that feeds 200-400
homeless people everyday. They visit the Convent of Mary the
Queen where the elderly and retired Sisters live. They visit a
women’s shelter, a school in Harlem, an immigration center, a
shelter for impoverished families, two hospitals in N.Y.C., and
a farm where 15,000 lbs. of vegetables are gathered and sent to
soup kitchens and shelters for poor people.