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Worship

We believe that our communal worship is one of the primary modes of experiencing God's real and effective presence in our lives. At Malden Catholic, we engage our students, faculty and staff in regular worship in a variety of ways throughout the school year.

Masses

Mass is celebrated on Fridays as the school schedule permits, on special occasions in the life of the school and on all Holy Days of Obligation that fall within the school calendar. Annual Masses include:

  • Mass of the Holy Spirit (Beginning of the School Year)
  • The Solemnity of All Saints (Nov. 1)
  • Annual Memorial Mass (November)
  • The Feast of St. Francis Xavier (Dec. 3)
  • The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8)
  • National Catholic Schools Week Liturgy (January)
  • Feasts of St. Patrick/St. Joseph  (March 19)
  • The Solemnity of the Ascension
  • Baccalaureate Mass (May)

Prayer Services

Each school day begins with a prayer and The Pledge of Allegiance. Our MC community also comes together regularly for prayer. Coordinated by students, Campus Ministers and members of our Liturgy Team, prayer services invoke God’s blessings are offered for the following occasions:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Advent
  • Ash Wednesday
  • Holy Week
  • Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week
  • Retreats for boys and for girls of each Grade
  • Women's Day of Recollection
  • Athletic Team Blessings
  • Christian Service Commissioning

Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are also offered periodically throughout the school year.

Rosary & Eucharistic Adoration

A treasured expression of our devotion to Mary, the Rosary is prayed every Wednesday during the school year at 7:25 AM. Weather permitting, students, faculty and staff pray the rosary outside in our Lady of the Rosary Courtyard.

Eucharistic Adoration if also offered periodically on Friday mornings throughout the school year. 

Music Ministry

Students, faculty and staff are all welcome to take part in our music ministry, which provides liturgical music for all MC Masses. No prior background in choral singing is required.

Liturgical Ministries

Our school maintains a dedicated group of student volunteers who serve as ushers, lectors and Eucharistic Ministers for all school liturgies. All students receive appropriate training, and no prior experience is necessary.