Spiritual Life at Everest

At Everest Academy, spiritual life is at the heart of the student experience, guiding each child to grow in a personal relationship with God. The school integrates sacramental life deeply into the school year, with regular opportunities for Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration.

This exposure allows students to engage meaningfully with their faith and develop a personal spirituality that shapes their daily lives. Through sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation, Everest guides students on their path toward deeper commitment, teaching them about the sacraments and the importance of a life centered on Christ. This focus on spiritual formation aligns with the Element of Integral Formation that fosters spiritual growth, encouraging students to live out their faith with conviction and integrity.

Family formation is also essential to Everest’s mission, as the school seeks to partner with parents in nurturing the faith and values taught at home. Family programs and activities support parents in cultivating a Christ-centered environment that strengthens Catholic values and brings families closer together in their faith journey. Through these experiences, Everest integrates the human and apostolic dimensions of Integral Formation, as families are encouraged to practice compassion, empathy, and service to others. This holistic approach supports each child’s growth, not only in their relationship with God but also in their relationships with family, peers, and the broader community, inspiring students to become confident, faith-filled leaders.

Formation

  • Liturgical Events and Activities 
  • Eucharistic Celebrations
  • First-Friday Masses
  • Daily Prayer
  • Eucharistic Hour
  • Living Rosary/Our Lady of the Rosary
  • Crowning of Mary
  • Christmas Pageant
  • Pope’s Day
  • All Saints Day Celebration
  • Living Stations of the Cross
  • Annual Pilgrimage to a Marian Shrine

Spiritual Activities

  • Apostolic Service Projects
  • Student Retreats
  • Missions
  • Catholic Formation Class
  • Saint program
  • School Mystique
  • Spiritual Campaigns
  • Formation Dialogue
  • Virtue Program

Fr. Andrew Kolenda, LC

Chaplain
 

Sacramental Life

Students deepen their faith through regular sacramental life, including Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration, fostering spiritual growth.

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual formation includes sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation, guiding students in faith, understanding, and personal commitment.

Family Formation

Emphasizing family formation, offering programs that engage parents and students in faith-building activities, and deepening their Catholic values at home.