Education is never just about what students know. It is about who they become.
At Bishop Canevin, we believe that every student has been created intentionally, loved completely, and called by God to a life of purpose. Our mission is not simply to prepare young men and women for college or a career, but to form disciples of Jesus Christ who pursue truth, lead with integrity, serve with joy, and have the courage to transform the world around them.
For that reason, Campus Ministry is not one department among many. It is the spiritual heartbeat of our school.
Faith is not reserved for religion class or celebrated only during school liturgies. It shapes the way we teach, the way we compete, the way we serve, and the way we care for one another. It informs the questions asked in our classrooms, the character formed on our athletic fields, the friendships built in our hallways, and the leadership cultivated throughout our community.
As a Catholic high school rooted in the Franciscan tradition, we believe that Christ is already present in every classroom, every conversation, every challenge, and every moment of joy. Education, then, becomes more than the pursuit of knowledge. It becomes an invitation to encounter the One who is Truth itself.
Our Franciscan identity reminds us that faith is not something we leave behind when the school day begins. Rather, it is the lens through which we see the world. It teaches us to recognize the dignity of every person, to delight in the goodness of creation, to seek peace where there is division, and to respond with compassion wherever Christ is waiting to be found.
While service hours are mandatory for the students, we hope as guardians of your students you will want to be involved too. Most of the service opportunities listed for the students also allow adult involvement as well. In fact, some service opportunities your student may want to be involved in mandates an individual adult be with them, like serving at the humane society in Pittsburgh. Please consider participating with your student in service as it is a great opportunity to get involved in your local community as well as help your student complete their service requirement!
Please consider making a prayer request to the Bishop Canevin Community. We pray every morning, in each class, and in the afternoon. We also have adoration on Mondays and mass on Fridays. For your prayer request, either big or small we will pray for them at the Friday mass by including them in our intentions.
