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, including all-school and class Masses. In addition, students, faculty, and staff members join in prayer on a weekly basis at communion services and prayer services before school in the Chapel.
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.
Liturgical Ministries
- Altar Servers: Students assist the priest during the celebration of school Masses.
- Environment ministers: Students help plan and prepare the visual environment for the spaces in which we gather for prayer.
- Eucharistic ministers: Students in their senior year distribute Holy Communion at morning Communion Services and school Masses.
- Hospitality ministers: Students foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, through their greetings as the school gathers for prayer and their assistance with ushering during Communion.
- Lectors: Students proclaim the Scripture readings at morning Communion Services and school Masses, while also connecting God's Word to our daily lives through the homilies they preach at morning Communion Services. (Click here to view a sample student homily).
- Music ministers: Students bring musical support and spirit to the communal prayer and worship by singing or playing an instrument.
"Choosing to be a lector at Magnificat has given me a deeper appreciation for Scripture
along with the ability to preach about the Word of God to my peers." - Abby Gelsomino
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