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our students will see God present. And, in particular, He is present in
our student body — present in the gifts He has given them.
Class retreats play an important role in the spiritual development
of the students at John Paul II High School. Students are given the
opportunity to build lasting relationships with their classmates while
they explore their faith.
Students also have numerous opportunities to participate in a variety
of clubs and organizations. There is a venue for all students to become
an integral part of the life of the school and develop their individual
leadership skills. Students are encouraged to start new clubs and
organizations within their interest areas.
“ To develop leaders who are critical thinkers and
effective communicators, committed to service and
rooted in faith.”
— John Paul II High School Mission Statement
Christian Service
At John Paul II High School, students are introduced
to Christ’s imperative to serve the needy and the
marginalized. We teach this mission and the theology
that supports it in the classroom, and through action.
Accordingly, we require students in each grade level
to participate in our Christian Service program.
Supervised by the Christian Service Coordinator, the
program complements their academic experience by assisting students
to develop an orientation towards Christian service. Each year
students volunteer at such service sites as nursing homes, hospitals,
soup kitchens, half-way houses, and schools in an effort to reflectively
live out what all are commanded to do as Christians. Armed with
confidence in their abilities and grounded in strong faith, John Paul II
High School students seek to serve. And serve they do — with more
than 20,000 hours of volunteer service each year.