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The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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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.

Xavier puts up two decorated trees located in the PAC annually. The trees spread holiday spirit and get students and faculty ready for the holiday season.

Xavier girls celebrate holidays through faith

Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor
December 5, 2024
Students in the sacrament prep program sit attentively after school during their fourth session, which was focused on the Eucharist, the ritual of the Mass and adoration. These sessions will continue until April, when the students receive their sacraments.

Xavier students traverse ‘Journey of Faith’

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
November 21, 2024
Father Elario Zambakari's office stands silent after school. Elario became Xavier's chaplain in 2023.

A day in the life of a campus minister

Mariella Cusano, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024
Fuzzy socks are donated by Xavier’s flag football team in front of Petznick Field before the team’s game against Desert Vista High School. The flag football team partnered with Maggie’s Place to provide sock donations to mothers in need.

Xavier’s sports teams volunteer for change

Riley Cothern, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
Xavier’s six sophomore theology teachers pose in their classrooms. Pictured from top left to bottom right: Sister Theresa Trang, Noah Minton, Danielle Lambert, Anthony DiStefano, Kaiti-Lynn Beazely and Gina Iker enjoy the fruits of their labor.

6 faithful teach Paschal Mystery, depth

Riley Cothern, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Three Xavier students await Mass in the Chapel of our Lady during lunch on Monday. Although the Mass was canceled, the girls reflect quietly and set new intentions for the week.

Strengthening faith through daily Mass

Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor
October 3, 2024
Noah Minton says “The Hail Mary” during an after-lunch prayer. He speaks for five minutes after lunch ends each day on the announcements.

Xavier campus ministry meets Noah Minton

Ryan Young, Faith in Action Editor
September 26, 2024
Sister Theresa Trang teaches two students in her classroom. They are reviewing the Bible before an exam.

Xavier welcomes Sister Theresa

Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
Xavier's student body sits down for the annual Moving Up Day Mass on April 26. Students switched to sitting in their new grade-level seating areas, while seniors moved to the middle.

A unique experience: Attending a Catholic high school

Mckayla Schmal, Staff Writer and Best of SNO award-winning writer
May 3, 2024
Xavier juniors pose for a picture after attending their Prayer Day at Mt. Claret on November 10, 2023. The students played icebreaker games, listened to speeches from faculty and students and went to Mass.

Xavier Prayer Day undergoes changes

Ryan Young, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Participants of Xavier’s annual Lourdes pilgrimage walk in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary during sunset, which is within the Sanctuary of Our Lady in Lourdes, France. On Easter Sunday, people from all over the world gather here to say the rosary, celebrate Mass and light candles, illuminating Easter night. It is known as the ‘Lower Church,’ and is the last out of the three basilicas in Lourdes to be completed.

Lourdes pilgrimage connects people from all over the world

Kate Lum Lung, Faith in Action Editor
April 18, 2024
Students and teachers convene outside of the Chapel of Our Lady during lunch. Mass is often offered to students during lunch throughout each week.

What is it like attending a Catholic high school as a non-Catholic?

Grace de Souza, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
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