Liturgy and prayer are key elements of the faith life of Magnificat High School. Rejoicing in the good things God has done and continues to do, the school community gathers throughout the year for a variety of liturgical celebrations. The whole school gathers for Mass on holy days and special occasions. Students are also invited to participate in prayer services before school, monthly Mass before school, and rosary during lunch mods on Friday.

Students are invited to take a leadership role in the school's liturgical life by participating in the liturgical ministries. Through their participation in these ministries, students respond to the call to share their gifts and talents in service to the school community, the Church, and our loving God.

Students lead a prayer service in the Chapel. Students distribute Holy Communion at an all-school Mass

Nearly 200 students serve in one or more of the following ministries:

• Altar Servers: Students assist the priest during the celebration
  of Mass.
  
  
• Environment ministers: Students help plan and prepare the visual environment for the spaces in which we gather for prayer.
  
  
• Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion: Students in their senior year distribute Holy Communion at Mass.
  
  
• Hospitality ministers: Students foster a welcoming and inclusive environment through their greetings as students gather for prayer and through their assistance with ushering during Communion.
  
  
• Lectors: Students proclaim the Scripture readings, while also connecting God's Word to our daily lives through the reflections they write and preach.
  
  
• Music ministers: Students bring musical support and spirit to the communal prayer and worship by singing or playing an instrument.

This program provides each class with the opportunity to gather with their families for a special Mass and celebration. As students and their families journey through their time at Magnificat, we hope and pray that these Masses will serve as memorable occasions of reflection, celebration, and inspiration.

At a Catholic school, the celebration of Mass is at the center of our Mission. In the celebration of Mass we become more deeply united as one community drawn together by God's love and friendship. We gain nourishment and strength from God's holy Word and Eucharist. We give thanks and praise to our good and gracious God, who continues to dwell among us and within us.

Because each student is a valued member of her class and of the larger Magnificat community, and because we wish to celebrate each and every student, participation is expected of each student.

As a part of the Family Mass Program, each year every student will receive one of four Magnificat pendants. Each custom-made sterling silver pendant is inscribed with a different dimension of the school's mission. The pendants serve as symbols of the special place that each student holds in our Magnificat community, and of the student's call to live out our mission.