Spiritual Life
Basis for DBCR Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
The “soul” of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School is the Salesian Charism or Salesian Spirituality. This religious charism is the gift of the Spirit given to and the legacy passed on by St. John Bosco (Don Bosco), founder of the Salesians of Don Bosco (formally titled the Society of St. Francis de Sales). This spirituality, lived out in his pedagogical method, commonly referred to as the Preventive System, is the basis for all educational and evangelizing activity at Don Bosco Cristo Rey.
The Holistic Aim of Don Bosco’s Mission
Don Bosco wanted to do more than catechize young people and bring them to Church. He wanted a full life for them, and understood that God can only be found by embracing the whole of life. Thus, he sought to give them all they needed for a full and happy life on earth (“to make upright citizens”) and all they needed to encounter God and develop meaningful relationships with Him, suited to their age and experience (“to make good Christians”). There is no end to the growth that can occur. Don Bosco envisioned even sanctity as being within the reach of his youngsters.
DBCR Spirituality Lived
As a Catholic high school each student is exposed to the Catholic faith, through their participation in daily prayer, monthly Mass and theology classes. However, we are welcoming to students of all faith traditions and seek to provide them with opportunities to nurture and deepen their relationship with God.
All students are provided with the opportunity to participate in...
- Yearly retreats to deepen their sense of community and relationship with God
- Significant service projects in the local community
- Small group and all school Masses
- Various campus life programs designed to enhance the spiritual and social lives of the student body and entire school community.
For more information, contact Fr. Abraham N. Feliciano, SDB at (301) 891-4750, ext. 104 or by email at felicianoa@dbcr.org.