Academics

Religion 

The religion program at Marian offers a solid foundation in Roman Catholic teachings so students can experience God and integrate the Christian faith in their lives, learn the responsibilities of becoming adult believers and living out Marian’s Mission, part of which is to be leaders and life-long learners in a society where their talents and faith will give hope to the world.

Above the main entrance to Marian High School is a plaque that states, “Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school.” By extension this applies to the Religion Department at Marian. The center and focus of all religious education at Marian is Jesus Christ as experienced and believed in the Roman Catholic tradition. This focus on Jesus throughout the religion program can be summarized in three areas:

Theology
Every student at Marian is required to have eight semesters of religion. Topics of study include Scripture, Christology, Church History, Morality, World Religions and Sacraments. Connections between classroom topics and current issues are often discussed. A unit on Mary is taught every year. In addition, Marian has a strong sexual abstinence program. 

Spirituality
The day at Marian begins with prayer, and students are given many opportunities to lead prayer. There is a monthly all-school liturgy that coincides with important Catholic holy days or with events significant to Marian. All members of the Marian community--staff, parents, siblings, alumnae and friends--are welcome to attend our liturgical services. Each student also attends a special class mass.


New Missal for the Mass
Our religion department will be a part of an all-day conference with all of the Catholic schools on September 30 to discuss the process and procedures for instructing our youth in the new missal for the mass.  We are excited about the opportunity to learn and understand the theology and best practices for instruction as presented by a special commission from the archdiocese.  We will learn and grow in this experience together and thank you for being involved in your daughter's experience.  It will take some time to become accustomed to the new mass parts and words, but we will do it together.

All-School Liturgy Schedule