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Laetare Vol 2, No 1; Fall 2026

Fall Edition of Laetare, the JP Magazine

Check out the fall edition of Laetare! In this issue, you'll find a story on Sr. Ann Dominic's 13-year JP journey, the Annual Impact Report, a guest article from Dr. Kubick on education at the intersection of AI & bioethics, and much more!

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Mission Statement

Mission:
In accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study, community, and service, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School is a college preparatory school committed to the ethical formation of youth in the pursuit of Veritas (Truth).
 
Philosophy:
In order to carry out our mission to pursue Veritas (Truth), we:
*Center all we do on Jesus Christ, “the way the Truth and the Life”(John 14:6). 
*Pray together as a school community and deepen our personal relationship to Jesus Christ and his Church.
*Study with academic rigor, preparing our students for college and life, discovering the beauty, goodness, and truth in God’s creation.  In particular, through the study of Bioethics, we teach the implications of the fundamental truth of the dignity of each human person, created in the image and likeness of God.
*We build community and serve one another in imitation of Christ.
 
Saint John Paul the Great is a high school of the Diocese of Arlington, founded under the leadership of now-retired Bishop Paul S. Loverde. To learn more about the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, and our new shepherd, Bishop Michael Burbidge, please visit: http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/.
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Laetare Vol 2, No 1; Fall 2026

Fall Edition of Laetare, the JP Magazine

Check out the fall edition of Laetare! In this issue, you'll find a story on Sr. Ann Dominic's 13-year JP journey, the Annual Impact Report, a guest article from Dr. Kubick on education at the intersection of AI & bioethics, and much more!
bioethics

Bioethics Classes for Adults

We would like to once again invite you to participate in our six-week Adult Bioethics course in the evenings. The Fall course will cover the freshman Bioethics course, “The Human Person,” followed by the sophomore course, “Principles of Ethics” during the Spring. This year we will also offer two classes on "Beginning of Life Issues" with Dr. Andrew Kubick on September 22nd and October 6th, with two classes on “End of LIfe Issues” in the spring!
first day

Welcome Back, Wolves!

The marching band, cheerleaders, and SLA welcomed our students back to JP on the first day of school. What a joyful sight to behold!
Mission Trip

Summer Mission Trip to Arizona!

Just days after arriving at JP, Fr. Smith led his first mission trip as chaplain, taking 15 students to the Navajo Nation to host a youth Bible Camp for local children. Throughout the week, our missionaries shared the theme, “Thy Will Be Done,” helping the children discover how to trust God’s plan and follow His will through prayer, Scripture, songs, crafts, and games.
Nearly 25 children participated in the camp, forming friendships with our students and growing together in faith. Well done, JP Missionaries!
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