SLAM, Campus Ministry & Faith Families
Student Leadership and Ministry (SLAM)
SLAM is the collective form of student leadership and ministry. The mission of SLAM members within the school is to create a culture for good, a lever to serve the grater community in a vibrant Salesian spirit.
By working together, SLAM members encourage spirit and cohesiveness across the entire school community through planning, implementing and evaluation of all activities. In this way, the students exemplify the Salesian educational mission.
SLAM membership comprises both the Student Body Team (SBT) Members and Campus Ministry Team (CMT) members, in conjunction with Faith Family leaders.
Interested in Joining SLAM?
Be a part of the ministry and youth leadership! Here are the three ways students can join:
- By election to the role of SBT student leader
- By application and interview to the role of CMT student leader
- By selection/appointment as a Faith Family Leader
Campus Ministry Team (CMT)
The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is an essential part of the Salesian community as this team helps communicate and spread our Salesian charism.
Our Catholic calling challenges us daily to love as we have been loved by God. Our Salesian calling challenges us still further to become the image of Jesus in the ordinary daily moments of our existence. Salesian College Preparatory is unique in its efforts to emphasize that we are all involved in ministry and in the mission to make our campus an experience of God’s abiding love and compassion for all.
CMT members express, through their faith-based emphasis on service our Salesian commitment to serve youth and those in need. Students in CMT are at the heart of many of our school's community-focused activities. Such events include community toy-drives, fundraisers for international relief causes, local carnivals and events for children in the community.
Students join the Campus Ministry Team through a process of application and interview. They are responsible for helping plan and lead worship, and overseeing community outreach events.
Two members of CMT are appointed to serve on the Council of the Educating Pastoral Community (CEPC).
Daily Morning Prayer
Every morning school begins with a morning prayer. Students are led in a morning reflection and prayer which sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Triduum
At the beginning of the school year, Salesian students recognize the Triduum, three days of spiritual preparation which introduces the unique theme for the year. Spiritual activities include liturgies, guest lectures and student-team activities, all of which help illustrate and deepen our understanding of that theme.
Feast Day of Don Bosco
Our feast day of St. John Bosco (January 31st) is a day of worship, community sharing and celebration. For over 60 years, Salesian students have come together to reflect and celebrate Don Bosco Day. Students, Faculty and Staff all participate in liturgy, and participate in fun games and activities.
Feast Day of Mary Help of Christians
In May, the Salesian community gathers for liturgy and reflection to honor the Feast Day of Mary Help of Christians.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to classes each a year.
Retreat Program
Every year, each student takes part in a class retreat. The class retreat is designed to cultivate community and encourage students to explore their faith more fully.
Freshmen
The Freshmen Retreat introduces the freshmen to the Salesian Oratory Model and provides time to reflect on the theme for the year. This one-day experience also provides time and space for freshmen to build community.
Juniors
The Junior Retreat provides an experience of class unity while reflecting on the values and principles that have shaped them during their time at Salesian. This one-day retreat concludes in the evening with the Junior Family Dinner and the blessing of pins and class rings.
Sophomores
The Sophomore retreat experience is a series of five service days conducted through their Religious Studies classes. Reflecting on the Gospel and Catholic social teachings, sophomores spend a day at St. Anthony’s Foundation in San Francisco working in the soup kitchen and in the clothing distribution program.
Seniors
The one-day off campus Senior Retreat enables students to reflect upon and celebrate their past at Salesian and to look forward to the future. The day concludes as parents welcome them back to campus for the Senior Family Dinner.
KAIROS
This multi-day off campus retreat provides Juniors and Seniors an extended opportunity to look more closely and deeply at their relationships with self, others, and God. Led by students who have participated in a previous Kairos, the focus on the days allows times for personal reflection and times of prayer.
