The regular celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation assists the continual call to conversion of life by personal repentance and ready recourse to the mercy of God. Devotional and private prayer in the rich heritage of the Catholic Church are provided and encouraged to develop a deep personal attachment to the Lord and His Church. Such devotions include Eucharistic Adoration, reflection and meditation on the Word of God, devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, and the saints. Intellectual Formation St. Gregory the Great Seminary provides a sound academic program of study for undergraduate students. Through a rigorous liberal arts program, the students are challenged with a breadth of understanding of both past and present deeds, words, and ideas and the benefit of interpretation of such within the heritage of the Catholic Church.
Philosophy is the major field of study for all students.
In conformity with the directives of the Second Vatican Council and the practice of the Church, the students learn philosophy according to the moderate realism of St. Thomas Aquinas. In this way, they are prepared appropriately for the work of theology. The study of history, English, languages, as well as courses in science, mathematics, communication skills, fine arts, and theology at the undergraduate level, join with philosophy to provide a well-rounded undergraduate program of study which culminates in the awarding of a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. St. Gregory the Great Seminary also provides an integrated and focused program of study for those who have already completed an undergraduate degree but who are not prepared to enter a theologate. The core of the pre-theology program will be the study of philosophy with emphasis on the philosophy of St. Thomas.