All members of the chaplaincy team, whether lay people or members of religious orders, are experienced in working with adolescents and knowledgeable about scripture, theology, liturgy and chaplaincy service. An important factor in developing a sense of Christian community, and encouraging the celebration of faith, the chaplaincy teams organize prayer groups, liturgies and paraliturgies in the schools, and encourage service to others through mission groups, special needs projects and community outreach to the elderly and disabled. Each school has a chapel for private prayer and reflection, and chaplaincy team members are available to students, parents and staff who need support in times of crisis. The visual arts program offers opportunities for teachers and students to visit galleries, special exhibits and to work with professional artists through the artist in the school programs. Professional musicians, actors and dancers perform in the schools through programs like the Prologue to the Performing Arts and the Inner City Angels.
Students also visit concert halls and theatres for live performances.
More information about the Arts is available elsewhere on this site. Each secondary school, and many elementary schools, are staffed with trained and experienced guidance counsellors who coordinate the guidance and career education program, including the teacher advisory system. Cooperative education and career access Secondary school students can earn course credits in cooperative education programs which combine school instruction with meaningful work experience. A growing number of students are taking advantage of this opportunity to explore careers and learn good work habits. Career access provides special training and follow-up for students who may not be doing well in an academic setting and need help in finding rewarding and challenging work.