Our Culture

Instead of presenting facts to our students for them to memorize, we teach material in a way that encourages questions and curiosity. This helps students to build habits of inquiry regarding the most fundamental questions in life. We take the secular model of education and completely reorient it back to what education is supposed to be about, discovery. All students should have the opportunity to spend their lives inspired to seek the good, the true and the beautiful.

Catholic Identity

Sacraments

God is the source of all life, and in the Sacraments of the Church, we receive the free and undeserved gift of God's very life- grace. The Church is a visible sign of God's love and of the communion between God and humanity. The seven Sacraments are signs instituted by Christ to give grace.

Our students are prepared to receive the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation over the course of their education at St. John Paul II Classical Academy.

Community

We desire to support and encourage the full development of its students through a community life that expressed and proclaims the worth and dignity of every individual. Our community seeks to be caring, and supportive so each student can develop a sense of meaningful purpose in life and participate in programs that promote a strong and healthy spiritual, intellectual and emotional life.

Scripture and Tradition

The Bible is a major and special part of the apostolic tradition and the Church is rooted, nourished and ruled by Scripture. The Church applies biblical teachings to new situations for each generation. Because we believe that the Church continues to be inspired by the holy Spirit these teachings become part of sacred Tradition, part of God's divine revelation to us.

Our students are encouraged to encounter God through Biblical study and magisterial teaching.

Liberal Arts

St. John Paul II Classical Academy is dedicated to providing a liberal arts education by means of academic programs based on a core of studies in the arts and sciences. Through these programs, the students refine their capacity for the pursuit and acquisition of the truth. We aim for our students to appreciate major achievements in thought and culture.

Non-Discrimination Policy

St. John Paul II Classical Academy was founded in Blair, Nebraska. As an Academy, we believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person. As such, St. John Paul II Classical Academy is committed to providing an open and welcoming environment free from discrimination to its students, faculty, staff and alumni.

St. John Paull II Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of a person's age, race, color, biological gender, religion, creed, nationality, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, family status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its educational programs and activities.

Nothing in this statement shall require the Academy to act in a manner contrary to the beliefs and moral teachings of the catholic Church. In addition, the Academy reserves the right and duty to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its Catholic religious character, goals and mission in order to enhance its Catholic identity and Traditions.