Student Life

Teamworks is located near us and is used as the gym for Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope.  Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 PM we open up the gym to local families to join us to play soccer, ultimate frisbee, et.  on the large soccer fields.  It is a nice way to build community.

Two Saturday mornings per month children of all ages visit our St. Bosco Library at Chesterton to meet other families, read together, and play games.  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other faithful families and share a couple of hours together.

Our pilgrimage takes us to all the major churches in Rome, and on to Orvieto, and Assisi in just under two weeks. In Assisi, we visited the tombs of St. Francis, St. Clare and Blessed Carlo Acutis.  We might also enjoy a day-trip to Florence to see Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo, Baptistry and other incredible works of art. We will walk the paths of pilgrims, pray at the tombs of the martyrs, and enjoy being steeped in Italian culture. Accompanied by our tour director, Joe Long and his team at ProRome, this pilgrimage helps our students grow in faith and deepen their friendships—all while learning about the history of our Church and the Eternal City and beyond.

This is held at the Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam Connecticut. It is a time of reflection, renewal, and community.

Chesterton Academy feast day celebrations blend liturgical devotion, school traditions, community fellowship, and special events. These include celebrations on the Feast of St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, St. Chrysostom, St. Athenasius, Our Lady of Hope, and the Ascension.

is an event designed to bring together students, parents, faculty, and local educators for a day of spiritual, intellectual, and community enrichment. This day includes

• Holy Mass: Most symposiums begin with the celebration of Mass to center the day's pursuits on faith and gratitude.

• Keynote Address: Featured lectures or talks given by guest scholars, university professors (such as faculty from Providence College), or Catholic leaders exploring the year's specific theme.

• Breakout & Immersion Sessions: Interactive workshops, panel discussions, or classroom-style sessions that give participants a firsthand look at classical pedagogy, interdisciplinary studies (such as the integration of faith and science), or deep literary analysis.

• Student Performances & Discussions: Guided group conversations, philosophical dialogues, or dramatic/musical student performances (such as scenes from Shakespeare).

• Fellowship & Meals: Shared communal meals—typically including a light breakfast, lunch, or a closing reception—to allow attendees to converse and build community.

The Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope in Warwick, RI, hosts an annual Festival of Lessons and Carols during Advent. The traditional service combines Scripture readings with Christmas carols performed by the academy's student choir. 

Frassati Days serve as school wide field trips. Inspired by Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, these days are designed to foster a stronger understanding with God’s creation. Frassati Days follow three different themes: Great Outdoors, Corporal Works of Mercy, and Cultural Experiences.

Each year students plan a Spring Dance, Junior & Senior Ball, Senior Field Trip, etc.