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.