Pack the Chapel Weekly Events
Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times:- Aug. 27 (Tues): Walking Rosary, 7:20 a.m. at the Softball Pavilion
- Aug. 30 (Fri): Eucharistic Adoration, 7:20 a.m. in the SBC Chapel
View the Student Meeting Calendar
- Summer Field Studies Info Meeting: Sept 30 (Mon): Join us on Mon, Sept 30, 2024, to learn about the 2025 Summer Field Studies trip to Colorado for interested junior or senior students. Students and parents are invited to attend this info meeting held in the theatre room (102) at 6:30 p.m.
- Peer Tutor Club Signup begins Aug. 26 (Mon): If you are in National Honors Society/Spanish National Honors Society/SUMMA, if you need service hours, or if you just want to help your fellow classmates, then you can join the Peer Tutor Club! Fill out the survey and someone from Guidance will contact you when someone is looking for a tutor. Email Ms. Katra (skatra@bishopchatard.org) for more details.
- Powderpuff Football: Register by Aug. 30: Will the Class of '25 defend their championship and go back-to-back or will there be an unlikely upset?! Calling all Lady Trojans to be part of this Sept. tourney. The championship game is played during the Sept. 20 school pep rally. Also looking for 2-3 student coaches for the teams.
- Latinos Unidos Callout - Sept. 3 (Tues) during Seminar in Room 319. This club seeks to build community and celebrate Latino culture & heritage through engaging discussions, programming, and activity. Open to all BCHS students! Email Mr. Quintero (rquintero@bishopchatard.org) for more details.
- Mock Trial Team Callout: Sept. 4 (Wed): Join the Mock Trial Team where you learn how to argue like a lawyer in a real courtroom, how to cross-examine opposing witnesses and how to object without being objectionable! Callout is Wed, Sept. 4 from 3:20 to 4:15 in Art Room A. Can't make it? Let Mrs. Johnson know at Ljohnson@bishopchatard.org
- Fall Play Auditions are Sept. 5; Signups are open: Be part of 'Leaving Iowa', a comedy about road trips that will be presented Nov. 7-9. Read important information before signing up for an audition. Anyone interested is encouraged to audition! Crew signup is also open.
- Girls Lacrosse Callout: Sept. 6 (Fri) BCHS Girls Lacrosse Callout for the Spring 2025 season is Fri, Sept. 6, 11:05-11:35 a.m. during Seminar in the main gym. Open to all athletes interested in playing lacrosse, including athletes new to the sport. Cannot attend but want to play? Contact Coach Jerrell at jjerrell@bishopchatard
- CSI Cincinnati: Applications are due Sept. 6:Join us over Fall Break, October 14th-17th, for CSI Cincinnati 2024! Students will spend the week practicing Christian service, learning about Catholic Social Teaching, spending time in prayer, and living in community with their peers. Open to all students, the trip fulfills the entire 24/25 Christian Service Requirement.
- Senior Yearbook Photos: sign up is open: Photos will be taken Sept. 11, 12, 14, 16, 2024. Sign up soon to choose a time that works for you! To be in the yearbook, senior photos must be taken during these times.
College / Career / Enrichment Corner
- IU World Languages Summer Study Abroad Program: Open to students the summer after their sophomore year, who have had Level III classes in German, French, or Spanish, students who participate in IUHPFL gain a fully immersive experience into a culture and language for 4 weeks in June/July.
- Don't miss College Fairs close to you. First Opportunities are Sept. 9 and Sept. 11
Info For Seniors
Christian Service Opportunities
Area 1 Opportunities: Service to BCHS, Parish or Faith Community
- St. Matthew Aftercare: St. Matthew is looking for BCHS students to work in their aftercare program. For information, contact Jo Keating jkeating@saintmatt.org
- Christ the King Aftercare: Christ the King is looking for a few high school students to work in their Aftercare program either every day of the week or a few days a week. The hours would be after BCHS dismissal until 6:00 p.m. at the latest. Responsibilities include monitoring students on the playground, helping in the homework room, and/or supervising students in other activities. If interested, please contact the principal, Kortney Wenclewicz, at kwenclewicz@cks-indy.org or by calling the school office at 317-257-9366.
- St. Joan of Arc French Market Festival: St. Joan of Arc needs BCHS helpers to assist with their festival on 9/7. Sign up here!
- Trojan Tots Service: After school each day: see Ms. Katra in guidance for more information! Sign Up Here
Area 2 Opportunities: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Join Ms. O'Brien in leading a religious education class for 3-6 year-olds at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sundays from 10am-12pm. Reach out to Ms. O'Brien (mobrien@bishopchatard.org) to sign up!
- Vagabond Ministries: Aug. 21 (Wed): Prepare a meal for a group of young women with small babies. Help is needed on Aug. 21 from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Sign up Here
- Second Helpings: Aug. 27: Join Mrs. Johnson in preparing a meal from 3:30-8pm on 8/27 Sign up here
- St. Augustine's Home: Sept. 5: Join us to spend time with the residents of St. Augustine's Home for the Aged on 9/5. Sign up here!
- Indianapolis Women's Care Center Bingo Night: Sept. 12: Help is needed with this fundraiser on 9/12. Sign up here!
- Circle City Irish Fest: Sept. 19-21: Volunteers are needed to make this celebration a success! Help is needed 9/19-21. Sign up here!
- Heroes Foundation Golf Tournament Help needed: Sept. 26: Help support the Heroes Foundation Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Multiple times are available on Sept. 26. Sign up here
- Fatima Retreat House: Multiple dates available: from 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Sign up here
News Worth Repeating
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