Mission Statement - Campus Ministry & Marist Mission Department
Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the life and charism of St. Marcellin Champagnat, we work together to meet the diverse spiritual needs of the Archbishop Molloy High School community to make Jesus known and loved. Partnering with faculty, staff, administration, community partners in Queens, and the larger Marist community, we engage students through worship, retreats, works of justice, and reflection in order to lay the foundation for students to encounter Christ. Through these programs and the ministry of presence and pastoral care, we provide witness to the love of Jesus Christ.
About the Office of Campus Ministry and Marist Mission
Campus Ministry Team
Retreat Program Overview
All retreats have a common goal of 'making Jesus known and loved' through an invitation to deepen their faith and learn about the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Catholic church. In support of the Campus Ministry team, some incredibly talented, generous, and faith-filled members of the Molloy faculty and staff lead our students on retreat. These role models are Molloy's "secret ingredient" that make this retreat program second to none.
Freshman 1-Day Retreat – All first-year students participate in a day-long retreat held at Molloy. This retreat serves as an introduction to our retreat program and offers freshmen an opportunity to make new friends while exploring aspects of what it means to live out the pillars of a Marist education.
Freshman 3-Day Retreat at the Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus – Freshman students have the option to sign up for a 3-day retreat at the Marist Brothers' retreat property along the Hudson River in Esopus, NY. This retreat offers students a chance to make new friends and explore their faith while playing and praying together.
Sophomore 1-Day Retreat – All sophomores participate in a day-long retreat held at Molloy. This retreat serves to continue the experience of retreats from freshman year that helps students form a deeper understanding of our Marist Mission. This retreat also offers students a chance to bond with one another while exploring the Marks of a Marist Student.
Sophomore 3-Day Retreat at the Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus – At this retreat, sophomores have an opportunity to explore the concept of friendship more fully and on a deeper spiritual level. It is a chance to examine knowledge of self and peer relationships. Guided by upperclassmen and faculty, sophomores come to a better understanding of human relationships.
Junior 3-Day Retreat at the Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus – The junior retreat includes reflection, prayer, and companionship during one of the busiest years students will experience at Molloy. Students and their leaders share their experiences with decision-making, overcoming workload-induced stress, as well as finding support from family, friends, and God. Students will also be encouraged to think about how they can be supportive for others.
Senior Encounter, 3-Days at the Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus – This is a popular program in many Marist schools throughout the country and is offered to our seniors. The Senior Encounter provides the student leaders of our school with three days of talks, discussion, prayer, and reflection that will inspire them in many ways. Students develop greater trust in themselves and others and build a stronger relationship with God.
Montagne Experience / Service Retreats – Our overnight service retreats at the Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus offer a deeper dive into service that allows for firsthand experience as well as community building, group reflection and prayer.
Vision Statement
This department aspires to be a means for students to encounter and be transformed by God's love, both individually and as part of a community. We aim to make Jesus known and loved and to use Mary as a model of love, presence, and strength.