CATHOLIC HERITAGE

“The school's strength and its future lie in its
Catholic Heritage.”
-from the Althoff Catholic High School mission statement.

 

We are a high school of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville in Illinois.

Our Bishop:  The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton Diocese of Belleville website www.diobelle.org	Our Pope: His Holiness Benedict XVI Vatican website www.vatican.va

At Althoff Catholic High School, all decisions and pursuits are ultimately guided by our identity as a Catholic school, a community of God’s people.

Students, teachers and visitors of all faiths and backgrounds are always welcome.  Each person’s religious beliefs and heritage are respected here.  

However, as a Catholic institution, every student and faculty participates in the life and education of the Catholic faith.  Also, a variety of events and special programs are available for students and faculty who feel called to greater action in their faith life.





Core programs for whole school:

       Mass once a month for entire school.    
       Morning Prayer everyday.
       Penance Service twice a year for entire school.
       Catholic Theology class for four years.
       Single-day Retreat for Freshmen and Sophomores.
       Overnight Retreat for Juniors.
       Service Learning Project for Seniors, lasting three-weeks, full-time.
       Holy Days and Church seasons are observed as a school.

Programs available for deeper faith growth:

        Mass every Friday before school.
        St. Vincent de Paul service organization of students.
       Mobile Soup Kitchen for the poor, (the “Soup Bus”).
       “Gospel Crusaders” religious choir.
        Ministry of Sacristan.
        Eucharistic Minister.
        Minister of Hospitality.
        Ministry of Lector.
        Ministry of Liturgical Art and Environment.
        Retreat leadership.
        Pastoral Care for students and staff.
       Pro-Life awareness.

What Althoff students have to say about being a Catholic school:

“The teachers here emphasize being a good person, right/wrong in every subject.”

“If you ever have questions about faith there’s plenty of people to ask.”

“Our faith can be a part of any school function, in the classroom or in school activities.”

“I see our religious heritage present in the good ways people treat each other here.”

“I like being able to pray everyday and to do it as a school, not simply praying by myself like at a public school.”