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Faith in Action covers the most important news concerning events that focus on the role of faith in the Xavier community.

Senior Lucy Churchill holds Kaiti-Lynn Beazley’s baby boy, Forrest. Beazley sometimes brings Forrest to her third period Kairos class, and the girls love it when this happens.

Campus ministry baby boy boom

Chloe Cundiff, Staff Writer
October 9, 2025
The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur is located on a hill overlooking the city in Montmartre, Paris, France. Xavier visited the Basilique as well as other churches during the 2023 trip to France.

Students connect faith, culture through Xavier’s summer trips

Kate Reckers, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
On Saturday Aug. 30, Soledad Tumialán dragged her little brother Lucian to Jina Salon in Mesa, a Korean hair salon, to find a Labubu. Intrigued by the craze, Soledad picked out a traditional “The Monsters – Exciting Macarons” Labubu.

Labubus unite Catholics, one blessing at a time

Soledad Tumialán, Faith in Action Editor
September 25, 2025

Gator Tales: Xavier theology teachers’ take on Labubus

Ellery Kerrigan, Editor-in-cheif
September 25, 2025
Father Elario Zambakari celebrates Mass on a Friday morning before school. He is preparing for the Eucharist at the altar.

Bridging worlds: Father Elario inspires Xavier through faith

Josie Zalle, Social Media Editor
September 18, 2025
Xavier seniors from Kairos 22 prepare to lead another successful Kairos. This photo was taken on September 24, 2024 before their departure.

Women leading women: Journey of a Kairos leader

Soledad Tumialán, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025
Arizona priests from around the state attend Xavier’s all-school reconciliation service on Monday, March 24. Each priest wore similar garments and assisted students in Xavier’s Winsor Activity Center. The purple stoles around their necks signify penance and preparation.

OOTD as a Xavier priest

Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor
April 11, 2025
The chapel at the Mount Claret Retreat Center was renovated in 2023 and exhibits designs by local artists. Daily Mass is held in the chapel during a Kairos retreat, and students are allotted time to go into the building for prayer and reflection.

Kairos moderators step in to lead upcoming retreat

Maggie Mostoller, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 3, 2025
Noemi Santaella, a Spanish teacher at Xavier who is in the process of becoming a BVM associate, responds to managing editor Vivian Amoia’s questions for a segment of Vivian’s XPress podcast. The podcast details the journey of becoming a BVM associate, a role interim principal Brittany Ecker is also in the process of fulfilling.

Keeping BVM at the heart of XCP

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 27, 2025
The view from outside Mount Claret, where Kairos is held, shows the crucifixion with a mountain as the backdrop. This is a constant reminder that Kairos is spent on God’s time and should be the main focus of the week.

Exciting changes ahead: What’s new with Kairos and sophomore retreats

Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
Xavier College Prep students gather to raise money and ideas for those affected by the LA fires, showing their commitment to helping the community. Through their efforts, they made a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Xavier helps fund diocese for LA fire victims

Cece Mlat, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
Minton's Bible study meets for the second time, discussing the Gospels in room F211. The students engage in healthy discussion as they enjoy their lunches with one another.

Xavier’s Bible study positively influences Mass

Ryan Young, Faith In Action Editor
February 13, 2025
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