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Faith at Stella Maris is not an add-on; it is the\u00a0<\/span>heart<\/strong>\u00a0of school life, shaping how students pray, study, play, and relate to one another. Our spiritual programs invite boys and their families into a living friendship with Christ through daily prayer, the sacraments, and the rhythm of the liturgical year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Daily Prayer<\/h2>\n

Each morning, our Chaplain leads the entire school in prayer, beginning the day in God\u2019s presence with a spirit of reflection and gratitude. This shared moment orients minds and hearts toward Christ and prepares students to live the day as a gift received from God.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Monthly Confessions<\/h2>\n

Once a month, every class has the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at school. Families are also welcomed to designated confession times through our pastoral care, so parents and children can grow together in God\u2019s mercy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Family Retreats<\/h2>\n

During Advent and Lent, we invite families to special retreat days that offer time for prayer, silence, and reflection together. These retreats help parents and children prepare for the great feasts of the liturgical year and strengthen their spiritual life at home.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius<\/h2>\n

Twice a year, we offer the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola for families and faculty. These retreats provide a powerful opportunity to discern God\u2019s will, deepen one\u2019s interior life, and grow in holiness through prayerful meditation on Scripture.<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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First Friday Adoration<\/h2>\n

On the first Friday of each month, all students gather in the chapel for Eucharistic Adoration. In silence before the Lord, they learn to listen, adore, and deepen a personal relationship with Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Liturgical Seasons Lived at School<\/h2>\n

The life of the Church shapes our school year, helping boys live the mysteries of Christ with their whole hearts:<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n