The Stations of the Cross depict 14 scenes from the day Jesus died, on his way to the Cross. As we reflect on these scenes, we make a prayerful pilgrimage and are invited to grow closer to our Lord. Meditations are available above, on the Hallow app, and many other places online.
OUTDOORS
A beautiful lighted gravel pathway (1/3 mile) leads the way past the 14 outdoor Stations of the Cross and the 20 mysteries of the Rosary. Start by the Marian Grotto in the school parking lot.
INDOORS
Our Daily Chapel and main church both have Stations of the Cross images along the side and back walls.
We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You.
Because, by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.
FIRST STATION
Jesus is condemned to death.
SECOND STATION
Jesus takes up his Cross.
THIRD STATION
Jesus falls the first time.
FOURTH STATION
Jesus meets his Mother.
FIFTH STATION
Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the Cross.
SIXTH STATION
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
SEVENTH STATION
Jesus falls the second time.
THE EIGHTH STATION
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
THE NINTH STATION
Jesus falls the third time.
THE TENTH STATION
Jesus is stripped of his garments.
THE ELEVENTH STATION
Jesus is nailed to the Cross.
THE TWELFTH STATION
Jesus dies on the Cross.
THIRTEENTH STATION
Jesus is taken down from the Cross.
THE FOURTEENTH STATION
Jesus is placed in the tomb.
On our church campus, a lighted gravel pathway (1/3 mile) now leads the way past the 14 outdoor Stations of the Cross and the 20 mysteries of the Rosary.
The pathway and a greenspace, are located behind the preschool playground and Marian Grotto – at the far end of the school parking lot. All are invited to walk the pathway, to pray, and to enjoy the greenspace.
The Stations of the Cross and Rosary Walk were provided through generous gifts from several parish families in early 2022 and dedicated on March 26, 2022 in loving memory of Ale Skinkle – parishioner, loving daughter, wife, mother and friend, St. Gabriel School teacher, and Belmont Abbey alumna. Her deep and joyful faith – demonstrated so powerfully through her long battle with cancer – brought many in our parish and school closer to Jesus and our Blessed Mother. Abbot Placid Solari of Belmont Abbey carried out the dedication.