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Campus Ministry

The Campus Ministry of Grand Island Central Catholic focuses on developing and supporting the faith life of our students, faculty, and staff. Campus Ministry prepares students to become more involved with their faith and parishes, and to minister to the needs of each other. This is done through developing the spiritual and moral aspects of our students' characters, contributing to the building of a school community rooted in Gospel values, transforming our society by acting for justice with and for others, actively participating in the sacraments of the Catholic Church, and developing a personal relationship with Christ.  

We celebrate Mass weekly throughout the year (all are welcome) and explore our Catholic faith within theology classes that involve religious discussion, music, service, and prayer. Students of all faiths are welcome and have the opportunity to join together in these experiences.
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Religious Retreat

As part of Grand Island Central Catholic's Religion requirements, high schoolers must complete an administration-approved religious retreat, mission trip, or pilgrimage prior to graduating.  These experiences refresh and revitalize, give the opportunity for more time spent in prayer and contemplation, and rekindle and deepen one’s relationship with God. 

Service

Grand Island Central Catholic recognizes that a Catholic education has a basis in the teaching and actions of Jesus Christ, and therefore requires students to complete service hours.  The students at GICC have a challenge to give volunteer time each school year in an effort to grow their own character in mind, body and spirit.  Specifications per grade level are:​​
  • 6th & 7th Graders - Recorded but not required
  • 8th Graders - 5 Service Hours
  • 9th Graders - 10 Service Hours (3-Community, 3-School, 4-Church)
  • 10th Graders - 15 Service Hours (5-Community, 5-School, 5-Church)
  • 11th Graders - 20 Service Hours (6-Community, 7-School, 7-Church)
  • 12th Graders - 30 Service Hours (10-Community, 10-School, 10-Church)
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Praying for Faculty and Staff

All Central Catholic families are encouraged to pray together daily for our GICC teachers, administrators and more.  Please consider visiting the De La Salle Prayer webpage to learn more.

YDisciples

GICC YDisciple is a small group discipleship program designed to strengthen an individual’s relationship with GOD.  Groups were started last year for both middle and high school students.  Each group has 1-2 mentors and a parent coordinator to organize meetings.  Groups form each Fall, and we would like to encourage all students to consider joining a group to strengthen their relationship with Christ.  Please contact the following core team members for more information: ​  
​Kelli Arens (308) 390-9660   
Matt and Ann Rief (308) 390-6278/(308) 380-0619   
Matt Mack (308) 379-4265.



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GICC Chaplain:
​Fr. Sidney Bruggeman

GICC Religion Teachers:
Fr. Sidney Bruggeman
Bishop Emeritus William Dendinger
Mrs. Dee Hanssen
​Mrs. Deb Houdek
​Mrs. Kathy McFarland
​Mrs. Dawn Zulkoski
Visit the Grand Island Diocese Youth & Young Adult Ministry website for the latest in Catholic Youth Ministry news. Diocesan retreats and programs include:
  • Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
  • Going Bananas for Jesus
  • Higher Ground
  • World Youth Day
  • Youth Ministry Studies
  • Totus Tuus
  • Respect Life Sunday
Parish Links:
Blessed Sacrament Parish
Resurrection Parish
St. Leo's Parish
St. Mary's Cathedral
Diocese of Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1200 NORTH RUBY AVENUE
GRAND ISLAND, NE  68803
PH: 308-384-2440  (MS/HS)
​PH: 308-384-2441 (ES/PS)
FX: 308-389-3274
EM: [email protected]
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  • Home
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  • Explore GICC
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    • School Uniform Information
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    • Tuition & Financial Aid >
      • Tuition Savings While You Shop
      • GICC Financial Aid Application
      • Bill Dunn Memorial Scholarship
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    • Crusader Community
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