“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you.” – Matthew 28:19-20
Spirituality at TMP-Marian is based on our School Mission & Vision Statements
Thomas More Prep-Marian, a Christian community in the Catholic tradition, challenges its students to spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation.
Find God in the friendships and relationships with each other.
Catholic Tradition & Identity
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND THEOLOGY
At TMP-Marian the religion department has two goals. The first is similar to what the rest of the TMP curriculum seeks to accomplish. The Religion program strives to prepare a student for further religious studies, if such classes are desired and available in college. The second goal is that if a student does not go on for further schooling after TMP, is that our Religion Program would prepare students to be active parishioners, and give them the needed skills and knowledge to pass the Catholic faith on to their children, and ultimately reach faith’s goal: Eternal Salvation.
Opportunities for Prayer
Throughout the year, in addition to daily prayer at the beginning of each class, there are opportunities for student to encounter God through prayer. Students are required to attend weekly Mass and Religion classes, and attend Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction on the first Friday of each month. Some class time in the past has been devoted to: praying the Rosary, silent reflection and meditation on Sacred Scripture, and Stations of the Cross. Reconciliation services are also planned during the Advent and Lenten Seasons so the students may receive the grace of the Sacrament of Penance.
RESOURCES
Bible in a Year Podcast: The Bible in a Year Archives - Ascension Press Media
Catechism of the Catholic Church
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Formed.org (Free through local parish): FORMED | On-Demand Catholic Movies, Audio Books, Podcasts & More
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Vatican: The Holy See
Spiritual Growth
STEWARDSHIP HOURS AND APOSTOLIC ACTIVITY
Stewardship is the aim of the Christian Leader and as Catholics we are compelled to incorporate the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (WOM) into our everyday lives. Under the direction of the Campus Minister, Spiritual Chaplains, JH Communities and HS Houses, and Student Leaders, all students will engage in stewardship activities serving family, school, parish, or community at large, and can be done individually, in small groups (2-6), or large groups (House/Community, CYO, etc.). Students must report their WOM and service activities during House and/or Community period and submit them to the Campus Minister and student stewardship leaders for review with the final report due by Easter Thursday.
Expectations per grade level:
JH - 10 separate WOM or WOM totaling 10 hours
9th - 11th - 20 separate WOM or WOM totaling 20 hours
12th - Capstone completion
Mission trips immerse students into the Catholic service of neighbor. For this reason, approved mission trips can count for the entire Stewardship Hours requirement in the year undertaken (June 1 to May 31).
Approved Missions:
CYO Missions - Domestic Missions, NCYC, One Bread One Cup
Samaritan House in Denver
Prayer in Action
Family Mission Company international and domestic missions
WOM may be completed beginning the first day of summer vacation preceding the current school year. The goal is for stewardship and service to become who we are and how we live on a daily basis. These accomplishments will be noted on the students’ transcripts and demonstrate that the student is entitled to graduate.
Academic Excellence Through Our Religious Curriculum
PHILOSOPHY
The purpose of the Religion Curriculum at TMP is to equip Catholics of the next generation to understand and apply the teachings of Jesus Christ. The educational intent is to prepare our students; to be active parishioners, future parents skilled and knowledgeable to hand on the Catholic Faith to their children, students of higher education with perquisite skills to pursue additional Religious studies, and/or young men and women supported in the vocational choice of Religious Life or the Priesthood. Ultimately the goal of the Religion curriculum fulfilled is for each student to achieve faith’s goal: Eternal Salvation.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR 6th-12th GRADES - updated October 2025
