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More than 460 eighth graders from 15 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of San Francisco gathered at Mission Dolores Basilica Jan. 30 for a day of prayer and faith formation. (Photo by Dennis Callahan/Catholic San Francisco)
Feb. 2, 2020
Catholic San Francisco
More than 460 eighth graders from 15 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of San Francisco gathered at Mission Dolores Basilica Jan. 30 for the second annual eighth grade prayer and faith formation event “Come As You Are.”
The day started with a candlelit Holy Hour led by Father Andrew Ginter, chaplain at Marin Catholic High School. The music was led by the students of Marin Catholic under the direction of Sister Peter Joseph.
Following Holy Hour, the eighth grade students returned to Mission Dolores Academy’s auditorium to hear a presentation on the dignity of human life from the Culture Project. The day ended with a pizza lunch.
Carol Grewal, associate superintendent for faith formation and leadership for the archdiocesan Department of Catholic Schools, said students reported in surveys that they appreciated the “magical” sense of holiness and reverence of the Holy Hour, and were grateful for the messages from Father Andrew Ginter and the Culture Project.
The following schools attended:
All Souls
Mission Dolores Academy
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Holy Angels
St.Anselm
St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception
St. Brigid
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Hilary
St. James
Ss. Peter and Paul
St. Raphael
St. Robert
St. Veronica
St. Vincent de Paul