• We are rooted in relationship, faithful to the church’s teachings. The Trinity is the headwater and everything we do flows from the source.  We have a Director of Faith Formation with two full-time Campus Ministry teachers.
• We have the lens of a Catholic Worldview. We are a faculty of believers; our teachers attend a weekly faith formation class and integrate faith into their lessons and classes.

Students have many opportunities to get involved and deepen their faith at St. James Academy.

•   Spiritual mentorship with teachers and house mentors
•   Uplifting prayer experiences
•   Faith-sharing groups like GRACE, Fiat, Sons of Thunder, and Thunder for Life.
•   Christian Stewardship Project, Serve Day, Class Retreats, Draw Near, our monthly adoration and worship night
•   Mission Trips, Biannual Rome Pilgrimage
•   State and National March for Life
• Attend daily mass, participate in weekly confession offered by our chaplain, attend monthly all school mass as well as be a part of liturgical ministries.

First, let us say that we can’t wait to meet him or her! Building relationships is the foundation of building a faith life. Your kid will still take religion classes, go to mass, and attend retreats as part of a community of faith, just as all kids do.

•   Your student will be loved and cared for, as we have a desire to share Christ with him or her.
•   Our non-catholic brothers and sisters, students and staff, have an incredible experience; just ask any of them.
•   We meet kids where they are. Our approach has always been to listen first, to get to know each student individually, and support them by walking with them and answering their questions.
•   We are dedicated to providing authentic witnesses and tools to help students understand God’s plan for their lives.

·   Our Community System also helps build bonds so kids are more comfortable talking about their faith life.

•  11 graduates are currently seminarians. 4 graduates have entered the religious life.
• We have priests and sisters on staff to lead discernment groups and help kids understand God’s plan for their lives.
• View our alumni in Religious Vocations

• We have 8 Communities, each named after a saint. Students are called to a Community when they first arrive.
• Within the Community, students are placed in Houses with mixed grade levels and a Mentor Teacher.
• “House” meets daily.
• Nearly all activities run through our Community System as Communities compete for the annual Thunder Cup.
• Students remain in the same House for four years, maturing in relationships and leadership and building authentic bonds with their peers and their Mentor Teacher.

• Being in authentic relationships is the most important part of developing students’ spiritual lives. We do this intentionally everyday in House. Kids must walk with peers and mentors who are in relationship with Jesus in order to feel comfortable getting to know Him.
• Our Community System teaches “other-centered” instead of “self-centered” by sharing in daily “play,” charity, and Community competitions.
• Also, when students feel known and loved, they are more free to excel in all areas of their life, especially academics.

•  A traditional high school student council only gives opportunities to a limited number of students. Our Community System provides over 200 leadership positions for all grade levels, giving them opportunities to plan events, provide mentorship, and lead.
• Our seniors go through a three-day extensive leadership training summit, and continuous training throughout the year.