Building leaders in character and faith.
As a Catholic school, we find Christ in all we do. Jesus Christ is central in all of our teachings and course offerings, and we welcome students of all faiths. Students are empowered to explore and grow in their faith throughout the total experience of each and every day. We are blessed to be able to offer students daily faith formation opportunities.
Our Mission
To form lifelong intentional disciples of Jesus Christ within His Church
Learn more about our Parish Mission, Vision, and Values
Faith formation
Our student body begins and ends each day with prayer. Daily religion class is part of our four-year curriculum. Our student body attends weekly Mass at church and is offered the opportunity for early morning Mass in our beautiful high school chapel. Room 7:7, named after the scripture verse Matthew 7:7, is a place students can go to speak one-on-one with theology mentors and convene as groups. Students are offered the opportunity, at will, to receive the sacrament of reconciliation at school.
Mass
- All School weekly Mass on Fridays at 8:30 as well as Holy Days of Obligation and Ash Wednesday. Special Masses are Thanksgiving Mass and Parent Mass both are Noon Masses.
- First Thursday Adoration is from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Holy Angels Chapel in the High School.
- Mass Ministries- Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Gift Bearers are provided for school Masses by the students. Students that sign up are trained by the staff and scheduled each semester.
Reconciliation
- During the Season of Advent and Lent the entire school will have the opportunity for Reconciliation in the Church.
- Weekly Reconciliation is available every Wednesday from 1:00 – 2:00 in Room 7:7.
- Adoration and Benediction
- First Thursday of the Month -8:00am -3:00pm
- Chapel Prayer
- Our Chapel is always open to students for Chapel Prayer.
- Crowning of the Blessed Mother (May)
Faith in Action
Community service is faith in action. We hope to foster within our students an understanding of their call to share of themselves for the common good, living the example of Jesus Christ by performing service for the community and the Church.
Our Christian Service Program is designed to instill community service as an integral part of their lived faith. As a graduation requirement, students must volunteer at least 60 hours over their high school career, at service agencies, school & church functions, and within their own neighborhoods.
Christian Service Program
Spirit building Retreats & activities
St. Anthony students are encouraged to participate in activities such as mission trips, March for Life, World Youth Day, and more.
Annual retreats are also a tradition, beginning with a one-day retreat for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors leading up to a multi-day retreat for seniors.
Every Spring we have a “Retreat Week” where the Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior classes go off site for a day of talks, discussion and prayer. The senior guys and girls separate their senior year and each attends a 3 day retreat focusing on their relationship with Christ and His Church.
- Every year we invite dynamic speakers to the high school to share their journey of Faith. Past speakers have included Matt Fradd, Leah Darrow, Sarah Swafford, Abby Johnson, & more!
- An Annual Day of Healing is offered each year at the high school.
- Campus Ministry leaders are formed in the faith annually through intentional discipleship training and conferences.
- Each year, we participate in activities and events that foster a better relationship with Christ and His Church. A few examples include:
- FOCUS SEEK Conference
- National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
- Newman Visits at EIU, SIUe, and UIUC
- Vocations Trip
- Monastery, Seminary, and/or Convent Visits
- March for Life
- Catholic Heart Work Camp
- World Youth Day
We offer a variety of Clubs and Small Group opportunities to grow in and deepen your Catholic faith.
