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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.
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VERITAS
A formation in Truth
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FIDES
A Formation in Faith
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VIRTUS
A formation in human Virtue
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Veritas
A formation in Truth, rooted in- The tradition of classical education
- The joyful cultivation of habits of learning and study
- An engagement with the great ideas and texts of Western Civilization
- A peaceful, reflective academic environment
- The pursuit of knowledge, beginning in wonder and culminating in wisdom
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Fides
A Formation in Faith, rooted in- An intimate knowledge of Sacred Scripture
- An intimate friendship with Jesus Christ
- A firm foundation in the philosophy of St. Augustine and St. Thomas
- The example and theology of Pope St. John Paul the Great
- The writings of the Saints and Early Church Fathers
- The experience of sacred liturgical chant and hymns
- The need for every person to discern God’s calling in their vocation
- The development of an interior prayer life
- A deep and lasting conversion of heart
- A strong commitment to the New Evangelization
- A devotion to Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Mass and the Sacraments
- The need for each of us to be vocal witnesses to Jesus Christ, our only hope and salvation
- The pursuit of holiness, beginning in a simple restless heart and culminating in the eternal beatific vision
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Virtus
A formation in human Virtue, rooted in- The example of the Cloud of Witnesses – the Communion of Saints
- The daily practice of sacrifice in small, ordinary things
- The support and cultivation of friendship
- The Greek ideals of moderation and balance
- Justice, Prudence, Temperance, and Fortitude
- The habits of service and humility which are the essence of leadership
- The pursuit of the good, beginning in discipline and culminating in joy
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Accreditation
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.
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