The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

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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

XPress

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

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
On Monday, January 27, 2025 and the first day of Catholic Schools Week, girls dressed in their “Merch Monday” attire join at the bell tower to watch and vote on the winner of the lip sync battle. Many students wore sweatshirts from recent concerts and tours, the most popular being Zach Bryan, SZA, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen.

Xavier Catholic Schools Week on camera

Ellery Kerrigan, Photo Editor
February 6, 2025
Xavier’s faculty and staff celebrated Sister Lynn Winsor’s 51 years and Jeri Butts’ 25 years at Xavier during Catholic Schools Week. They honored them with mini-bundt cakes and a poster in the faculty lounge.

Xavier honors tradition with Catholic Schools Week celebrations

Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
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
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