The Schedule

The day opens with the singing of Lauds. After breakfast and morning chores, the boys devote themselves to classes. Later in the morning the students attend Holy Mass, followed by lunch, recreation, and afternoon classes. Late afternoon provides a chance to build up strength and stamina in sports, then students return to the chapel for Rosary, followed by dinner, study hall, and time to relax with friends. Outside of school hours, students are under the supervision of dormfathers, who guide and mentor boys in wholesome activities. The boys complete their homework in daily study hall and the day ends, as it began, in prayer. Compline is sung every night, after which the boys troop off to bed.

7:00am 	    Lauds

7:20am 	    Chores

8:30am 	    Breakfast

9:00am 	    Classes

11:00am 	Mass

12:00pm 	Lunch

1:00pm 	    Classes

3:00pm 	Athletics

5:30pm 	    Rosary

5:45pm 	    Dinner

6:20pm 	Study Hall

8:10pm 	    Leisure

9:10pm 	    Compline

10:00pm 	Lights Out

What Do the Boys Do on the Weekends?

With morning prayer and a big clean up, the Benedictine spirit of Ora et Labora (Pray and Work) begins weekend life at the Academy. Our culture of friendship comes to fruition when we have time to take advantage of our large property, which includes woods and fields for exploring, camping, and stargazing. Within a short distance are several state parks, ski slopes, hiking trails, and many other opportunities for adventure. Weekends are also times for travel to sports and cultural events, either in nearby Scranton or farther afield. Trips to an opera, concert, or museum are often enjoyed by students and faculty alike. Camping trips are always popular, even winter camping. If a trip isn’t planned, we make sure campus fun is well organized. Our creative dormfathers are always coming up with original, enjoyable activities.