A charism is the defining quality or character of an organization. In a Catholic school, the mission, activity, and daily life of the students and faculty all express the school’s charisms. The word charism derives from the Greek root “Charis”, which means beauty, grace, gift, and order. With gratitude, the students and faculty receive the charisms of the academy. With love and fidelity, the students and faculty seek to internalize these charisms and put them into practice each day.
We know that a Catholic, classical education builds a firm foundation of knowledge and reason. We also know that it widens a child’s natural openness to wonder, which in turn increases his recognition and reverence of truth, goodness, and beauty. Ultimately, that reverence flows into his love for God Himself.
John Paul the Great Academy is an independent Catholic school that features a classical curriculum. It is incorporated under the laws of the State of Louisiana and is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The Academy offers grades PK3-12.
JPG is a nonpublic approved school according to the State of Louisiana, and is a full member of the National Association of Private Catholic Independent Schools. Its credits are, therefore, recognized by the State, other schools, and all colleges.
John Paul the Great Academy admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and athletic or other school-administered programs.