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Prayer & Mass
At St. Hedwig Catholic School, the Eucharistic celebration is the heart of our spiritual life. Each week our entire student body gathers for Mass, with individual classes preparing the readings, music, and prayers of the faithful—deepening their understanding of liturgy while serving their community.
Faith extends beyond the school day: every month a grade level leads our parish-wide Celtic Family Mass on Sunday, uniting students, families, and parishioners around the altar. Daily, we pause to pray—at morning assembly, at the start of every class, and before dismissal—grounding all learning and activity in gratitude and the presence of Christ.
Through these rhythms of Mass and daily prayer, students learn that worship is not just an event but a way of life, shaping them to become compassionate, faith-filled leaders.
School Mass Schedule
All liturgies will be on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
August 27: Faculty
September 3: Student Council
September 10: Room 8
September 17: Room 8A
October 1: Room 7A
October 8: Room 7
October 10 (Living Rosary): CEM
October 15: Room 6A
October 22: Room 6
October 29: Room 5
November 5: Room 5
November 12: Room 4A
November 19: Room 4
December 3: Grade 3A
December 8 (Immaculate Conception): Room 3
December 17: Room 2 (+ Room 8 Friendship Partners)
January 7: Room 2A (+ Room 8A Friendship Partners)
January 14: Room 1 (+ Room 6 friendship partners)
January 21: Room 1A (+ room 6A friendship partners)
January 23 @ 10:00am (Special Person’s Day Mass): Gr. TK-4
February 4: Room 8
February 11: Room 8A
February 18 (Ash Wednesday): CEM
February 25: Room 7
March 4: Room 7A
March 11: Room 6
March 18: Room 6A
March 25: Room 5
April 1 (Stations of the Cross): CEM
April 15: Room 5A
April 22: Room 4
April 29: Room 4A
May 6: Room 3
May 13: Grade 3A
May 20 (May Crowning): Gr. 8
May 27 (Installation): Student Council
June 5 @ 3:30pm (Graduation)
June 12 @ 9:30am (End of Year Prayer Service)
Parking Information
For school Masses, please park in the church lot or along Orangewood to allow adequate space and safety for students on campus. Thank you for your cooperation!
Celtic Family Mass Schedule
Join us for the Celtic Family Mass at the 8:00 AM Sunday service each month.
September 7: Faculty
October 5: 3rd Grade
November 2: 8th Grade
December 6 (Tree Lighting – Saturday @ 5pm): 5th Grade
January 11: 7th Grade
February 8: 4th Grade
March 1 : 1st Grade (with parent readers if needed)
April 19: 2nd Grade
May 3: 6th Grade
June 17: Student Council
This special celebration brings our school and parish community together in faith and fellowship.
Commonly Prayed
Students at St. Hedwig grow in faith by learning and praying traditional Catholic prayers regularly throughout the school day. Some of the most commonly prayed include:
- The Sign of the Cross
- The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)
- Hail Mary
- Glory Be
- The Apostles’ Creed (especially in upper grades)
- Act of Contrition (especially during Reconciliation)
- Grace Before Meals (Blessing Before Food)
- Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts,
which we are about to receive from Thy bounty,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
- Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts,
- St. Michael the Archangel Prayer (especially after Mass)
- Prayer Intentions and Spontaneous Prayer (led by students or teachers)
These prayers help center our day in faith, build a habit of prayer, and connect students to the life of the Church.
Each year, St. Hedwig Catholic School joyfully celebrates the special people in our lives with a special prayer service dedicated to honoring the love, faith, and wisdom of our students’ special elders.
This cherished tradition brings generations together in prayer and gratitude. Students and loved ones attend side by side, giving thanks for the gift of family and the legacy of faith passed from one generation to the next. Special Persons prayer service will be held on January 23, 2026.
Special Person’s Day
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion is a sacred milestone in a child’s faith journey. Typically received in second grade, this sacrament marks the first time a student receives the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist — a moment of deep spiritual significance and joy.
Through religion class, students learn about the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, the meaning of the Mass, and the importance of receiving this sacrament with reverence and love.
It is truly a grace-filled celebration for our entire school and parish community. First Holy Communion is scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Each spring, St. Hedwig Catholic School comes together for May Crowning, a cherished tradition honoring Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as Queen of Heaven and Mother of the Church.
Through hymns, prayers, and the offering of flowers, our school community reflects on Mary’s example of humility, obedience, and unconditional love — inviting her to intercede for us and guide us closer to Christ. Our students will honor Mary on May 20, 2026.
May Crowning
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. And the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”
— John 6:51