Spiritual Formation

To promote, foster, and live principles and values announced in the gospel of Jesus Christ and articulated in the Catholic Church.

The heart of Saint Lawrence Seminary is the Spiritual Life Program. Based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and situated within the Capuchin-Franciscan tradition, the school provides students with a wide range of opportunities for spiritual growth appropriate for their age.

Central to the life of the seminary community is the celebration of the Eucharist three times a week with optional liturgies daily during Advent and Lent. Students serve the community by bringing the gifts to the altar, serving, composing and reading the intercessions and proclaiming the Word of God. In addition, juniors may serve as ministers of hospitality and seniors as ministers of communion. Students with musical talent are encouraged to join the choir, serve as a cantor or play an instrument to enhance the liturgy.

Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer are a regular part of the day. Various Rites of Passage are celebrated throughout the year including commissioning rites for Student Leadership, Ministers of Communion, Ministers of Hospitality, and the Cantors. During the junior year, students who have not yet been confirmed are involved in a process of preparation for the sacrament. At the end of the year, the school celebrates the Passing On of Student Leadership from the seniors to the juniors. Class retreats and celebrations of the liturgical year are significant parts of the St. Lawrence Seminary spiritual life program.