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Faith

The John Paul II community prays together before morning announcements and recites the Morning Offering to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Prayer to the Most Blessed Trinity and concludes with the Pledge of Allegiance. (see prayers below)

Daily Prayer

Classroom Prayer:
Each class period begins with prayer, utilizing both traditional prayers and original prayers composed by teachers and students.

School Weekly Masses

The whole school gathers each Wednesday to develop relationships and faith community through the celebration of the Mass. Music is lead by volunteers from our student body.

Graduation Mass

Our annual baccalaureate service is held at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The graduation ceremony is a dignified, traditional ceremony which includes faculty dressed in full academic regalia including mortar board, and gown, the celebration of the Mass, and a beautiful commencement ceremony. Musical talents of our seniors is often a great highlight!

Liturgical Ministries

Ministers of Hospitality
Students volunteers greet visitors at the door and provides assistance at liturgical celebrations.
Cantors
Cantors are volunteers from the choir who are trained to lead the assembly in song at liturgical celebrations.
Instrumentalists
We encourage our students to share their musical talents during our liturgical celebrations.
Intercessions & Gift Bearers
The class of the week leads the General Intercessions and selects volunteers to bring up the Gifts at Mass.
Lectors
All students receive training to become Ministers of The Word for Eucharistic liturgies and prayer services.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Juniors and Seniors can volunteer to be trained as Ministers of Communion and distribute the consecrated bread and wine at Mass and may, on occasion, bring communion to the sick.

Devotions

Rosary on Mondays
Divine Mercy Chaplet on Fridays
Sacred Heart Enthronement
Stations of the Cross
May Crowning

Campus Ministry

Annual Retreats
Rice Bowl
Wall of Remembrance (November)
Relay for Life Team

Morning Offering to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of our Bishop, and in particular for the intentions of our Holy Father for this month.

At John Paul II, we believe that the service component of our curriculum acts as an important vehicle for spiritual growth of our students and an opportunity to earn service hours for Bright Futures and a students’ college resume.

Sacred Scripture clearly states that Jesus’ mission included service to others. In the Gospel of St. Matthew, the people ask, “Lord, when did we see you hungry … when did we see you thirsty? “ Jesus responds “I assure you, as often as you did it for the least of my brothers, you did it for me.”

During our annual Catholic Schools Week celebration in the last week of January, all faculty, staff and students put aside the tasks of school for the day and offer their time and talent to serve local organizations in need. In the past the entire school has helped with projects at nursing homes, The Animal Shelter, Goodwood Plantation, Tallahassee Museum, Open Door Women’s Clinic, local parishes and more.

The students of John Paul II Catholic High School annually sponsor a Relay for Life Team, Rice Bowl Offering during Lent and Good News Ministries Food Drives.

Students are required to perform a minimum of 100 volunteer hours before graduation.
To enhance the John Paul II experience, students create and fulfill a Christian Service project in each of their four years. The program’s purpose is to enable students to see that service is part of our responsibility and calling as Christians.

Each project must be centered on a particular theme such as service to a parish, a particular organization, the school, healthcare, and many other areas of focus. After selecting a focus, a student must meet the program requirement based on their grade level. Students are required to reflect on their experience. Students who have demonstrated outstanding service will be recognized at the end of the school year. If a student elects to participate in projects off campus, please be aware that John Paul II Catholic High School is not responsible for overseeing transportation or for providing supervision unless specifically noted in writing. Parents/guardians are encouraged to get all the details of their student’s service project so that they are fully aware of their participation.

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