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Spiritual Life

As a Catholic school, faith is our cornerstone. We are guided by the gentle and practical Salesian Spirituality of Saints Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal as we enrich each student’s life with a optimistic, holistic approach to her spiritual life. Simple, yet powerful and life affirming, Salesian Spirituality is the Sisters’ gentle, inspired common sense approach to living a faith-filled life; it continues to endure, flourish, and guide all aspects of a Visitation education.

Along with our theology classes and Christian service program, our campus ministry office supports students’ spiritual development through a range of offerings. These include Masses, sacramental opportunities, prayer services, in-class talks, and retreats, all aimed at helping girls strengthen their relationships with God, self, and others.

While there are many opportunities for students to deepen their faith, graduating seniors often say that some of their most profound and transformative experiences were the retreats they participated in at Visitation. Junior Retreat, a class-wide event held off-campus, is usually among girls' most treasured memories, and the Kairos Retreats are often referred to as "incredible" and "life-changing."

 

Campus Ministry

Visitation's Campus Ministry Office supports students’ spiritual development through Masses, prayer services, in-class talks, and retreats

Christian Service

Caring for others is a fundamental part of our Catholic faith and Salesian tradition, and our Christian Service Program provides girls with opportunities to put their knowledge and beliefs into immediate practice.

Salesian Spirituality

Salesian Spirituality is the teachings of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal; it encourages us to trust in God’s loving providence as we walk through our days and provides common sense guidance on how best to do this.

Faith Matters

Chloe '25

"I appreciate Salesian Spirituality more each year because I have found a community of faith. We all grow in faith together. Having common values helps me connect with God through the people I have met here and the relationships I’ve created."

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Jaya '25

"I live my faith every day at Visitation. I feel it in the the morning, the middle of the day, the end of the day. It all starts with the Direction of Intention. Mass is offered almost every day at lunchtime, confession too. There are so many ways to be present."

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Hope '25

“I think that at Visitation, they teach you to be proud of what you believe. When I leave Visitation at the end of my four years here, I feel confident that I will be able to express myself, and be fearless in saying I am a Catholic woman of faith, vision, and purpose.”

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Spiritual Life @ Visi

6

spiritual retreats

2

salesian camps

1

campus minister

9

all-school masses each year

16,500

student service hours per year

30

liturgical ministers per mass

6

service trips per year

5

collection drives per year

25,000

cans of food collected at G-W

Spiritual Life Alive at Visi

Praxis Group Welcomes Amazonian Catholic Network

On Thursday, Visitation welcomed leaders from REPAM, the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network, as part of an assembly planned by juniors Olivia R., Natalia G., and Brenda G. who have focused their theology Praxis project on the displacement of indigenous people in the Amazon. 

Amy Devere Honored as Dan Kerns Salesian Leadership Awardee

Assistant Athletic Director, trainer, and teacher Amy Devere, who has worked at Visitation for more than two decades, was honored as the second annual Dan Kerns Salesian Leadership awardee. The award, named for former Head of School Dan Kerns, is presented annually to one faculty and/or staff member who has demonstrated their dedication to upholding Salesian values and virtues within the school community.