Seton Hall Prep is New Jersey’s oldest Catholic college preparatory school. The Prep's tradition is matched by its commitment to the education of young men by teaching them to think critically, communicate effectively and become contributing members of society.
At Seton Hall Prep, students participate in many of the amazing offerings available to them outside of the classroom. This includes 15 sports, more than 70 activities and clubs, a variety of intramurals and a seemingly endless number of service projects.
“To equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.”
Sophomores take part in a Weekend of Service in Camden
Seton Hall Prep Sophomores and faculty engaged in hands-on service, prayer, and reflection that brought Catholic Social Teaching to life through meaningful experiences across the Camden community.
Over the weekend of Jan. 8th - Sun. Jan. 11th, 15 Prep Sophomores along with Dr. Clare Ettensohn, Theology Instructor and Director of Service Immersion, Dan Ferrari '00, Director of Campus Ministry, and James Falconer, new Theology Instructor, traveled to Camden, NJ for the Sophomore Service Retreat.
The group stayed at the St. Oscar Romero Center for this service-based retreat called the “Urban Challenge,” an urban, service-learning, immersion experience rooted in the Catholic Faith Tradition.
Throughout the weekend, the group participated in a variety of service experiences in the surrounding area from soup kitchens and food pantries to nursing homes, day programs for the elderly, elementary schools and youth events.
Meaningful prayer, reflections, discussions, etc. allowed the group to fully process and appreciate these experiences in light of Catholic Social Teaching. Seton Hall Prep is grateful to the incredible staff at the Romero Center and all the organizations where we served for hosting us and enabling this impactful, eye-opening, enriching experience for our students and faculty!