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Spirituality and Leadership

Spiritual Life

A welcoming place for spiritual growth

At Salesianum, spiritual development is welcomed and encouraged — as individuals, small groups of brothers, or the entire school.

That’s why we offer access to the Sacraments and opportunities for prayer and reflection, fostering a stronger sense of faith and self. 

Spiritual gatherings at Salesianum

  • School Mass

    Each Salesianum house sponsors one school Mass throughout the year, taking charge of planning the theme, selecting music, — and serving as altar servers, lectors, gift bearers, and ushers. The highlight is the Salesian Reflection, the powerful student-delivered statement that challenges us all to live lives of optimism and humility.

  • Seasonal Liturgical Opportunities

    The Center for Faith, Justice and Leadership organizes liturgical experiences and prayer, including opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent, as well as Advent Prayer Services, Stations of the Cross, and other prayer services. 

  • Spiritual Direction, Sacraments, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

    Young men interested in receiving the Sacraments, spiritual advice, pastoral counseling, or information about becoming Catholic can always find support at the Center for Faith, Justice and Leadership. 

  • Prayer Requests and Intentions

    From prayers for health and well-being to prayers of thanksgiving and celebration, students are welcome to send requests directly to Mr. David Freebery. When submitting a prayer, please note if you’d like your intention added to the book of prayer intentions in the school chapel, prayed over publicly in the morning announcements, or remembered privately by the Center for Faith, Justice and Leadership staff.  

  • Additional Prayer Life Gatherings

    • Daily Mass
    • Thank God It’s Friday prayer services
    • Dear God It’s Monday prayer services
    • Advent Penance service
    • Stations of the Cross 
    • Rosary club

  • Additional School-Wide Liturgies

    • Mass of the Holy Spirit
    • Ring Mass for senior class rings
    • Founder’s Day Mass
    • All Saints Day
    • Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
    • Feast of St. Francis de Sales
    • Ash Wednesday
    • Blue Mass for first responders
    • Easter Mass
    • Salesian pilgrimage and missioning Mass
    • Baccalaureate Mass
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Contact Our Spirituality and Leadership Team

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Brian Zumbrum

    Brian Zumbrum OSFS 

    Assistant Principal of Student Life
  • Photo of David Freebery

    David  Freebery '10 

    Director of Ministry
  • Photo of Stephen Adams

    Stephen Adams '02 

    Director of Salesian Formation & Theology Teacher
  • Photo of Patrick Kifolo

    Patrick Kifolo OSFS 

    Campus Minister

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Salesianum School educates and develops the whole person based on the teaching of Saint Francis de Sales, whose spirituality can be summarized in “Live Jesus.” As an independent Catholic secondary school founded by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in 1903, Salesianum challenges young men through dynamic college preparatory and extracurricular programs to live as Salesian Gentlemen devoted to faith, community, and service.