Peer Ministry

Description: During the first semester of the junior year, Catholic students who have been baptized and confirmed are invited to discern becoming an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion to serve during their senior year. Applicants must have written permission of their pastor. The Rite of Installation takes place during May of the junior year so that the Extraordinary Ministers may begin to assist in their parishes on the summer weekends. These ministers perform two distinct and important functions at Bishop Kenny: Liturgical Ministry and Hospitality

Ministry.

• LITURGICAL MINISTRY: The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve during school-wide masses. Students are prepared for this ministry by completing an online Schoology class prior to their installation and practical workshops before and throughout their senior year.

Liturgical Training: A step-by-step training program is provided for each candidate. Training sessions are available in the chapel as necessary. Practical Skills Training: In August of the senior year, students’ skills are refreshed so they are ready to begin serving at the Masses as the school year begins.

• HOSPITALITY MINISTRY: All extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion assist with three major events at Bishop Kenny High School: Annual Fund Drive (October): Students help make calls to raise funds. Open House (January): The ministers are tour guides for parents and prospective students. Boosters Auction (April): The ministers serve in a variety of areas to help the auction run smoothly.

KAIROS RETREAT

Kairos is a weekend long retreat for Bishop Kenny juniors and seniors. The retreat is a nationwide Catholic experience that brings students closer to God and to each other, and gives them the tools to continue in a strong faith life. It is an extraordinary opportunity to grow in faith and strengthen the Bishop Kenny community. This retreat is open to any BK junior or senior, from any faith background.