Core Beliefs
Mission
JSerra is an independent Catholic high school that encourages students to pursue personal and professional excellence in life. Our inspirational teachers partner with committed parents to form the faith, intellect, and character of young men and women within a Christ-centered, sacrament-based learning environment.
Philosophy
The definition of key terms in our Mission Statement helps to further clarify the founding principles and core beliefs of our school.
- "independent Catholic school”
- "pursue personal and professional excellence in life"
- "inspirational teachers"
- "partner with committed parents"
- "faith, intellect, and character"
- "young men and women"
- "Christ-centered, sacrament-based learning environment"
"independent Catholic school”
"pursue personal and professional excellence in life"
"inspirational teachers"
"partner with committed parents"
"faith, intellect, and character"
"young men and women"
"Christ-centered, sacrament-based learning environment"
Faith, intellect, and character truly are the foundation of this school — and the teachers and administrators walk the talk. Messages are thoughtful and show genuine concern for the development of our children.
Nina V., Parent
Vision of a Graduate
We strive to provide a culture of integral formation for our students to produce virtuous men and women of...
Five Pillars of Excellence
The formation of young men and women is the lifeblood of our work at JSerra. In order to fully realize our mission, we strive to hire individuals who embody a core set of attributes, which we define as our Five Pillars of Excellence.
Statement of Catholic Morality
JSerra Catholic High School was founded to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ rooted in the tradition of the Catholic Church and Sacred Scripture. For this reason, we are committed to presenting Catholic moral teaching with fidelity, and we firmly adhere to our mission in all school endeavors.
All JSerra students and staff are required to take part in certain Catholic traditions and attend various Catholic events, including weekly all-school Mass. Catholics and non-Catholics alike are expected to show respect for the Church’s traditions and refrain from displays of lifestyles or behaviors that conflict with Catholic moral teaching. Fundamental principles of morality can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (“CCC”). Examples include: