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John Paul the Great Catholic University: JPCU Campus
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Universidad católica

John Paul the Great Catholic University

  • UbicaciónEscondido, CA
  • Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 298 estudiantes

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a small private Catholic university in Escondido, California, focused on the creative arts and business, on a year-round quarter system. Its official pages list Mass on campus every weekday, on Saturday evening and on Sunday, five scheduled confession times a week, and a campus chapel open daily with weekday adoration. The core curriculum requires five theology courses and four philosophy courses.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 3

  • Lunes a viernes11:00 a. m.Classroom M · Listed as Monday–Friday 11am; the Mass page lists Daily Mass at 11:00am.
  • Sábado5:00 p. m.Classroom M · Saturday vigil.
  • Domingo9:00 a. m.Classroom M · Sunday Mass; one Student Life block also lists 5:00 PM (see gaps).

Confesión 3

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday11:45 a. m.–12:30 p. m.On campus (room not stated) · Available only for students, when a quarter is in session.
  • Sábado4:00 p. m.–4:45 p. m.On campus (room not stated) · Available only for students, when a quarter is in session.
  • Domingo8:00 a. m.–8:45 a. m.On campus (room not stated) · Available only for students, when a quarter is in session.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (2)
  1. Student Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass Schedules at Classroom M Monday–Friday: 11am Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 9am”
    The Student Life page lists Mass at Classroom M on Monday through Friday at 11 AM, Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 9 AM.
    “Mass Schedules at Classroom M Monday–Friday: 11am Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 9am”
    The Student Life page lists Mass at Classroom M on Monday through Friday at 11 AM, Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 9 AM.
  2. Mass & Confession | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/mass-and-confession.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass: 11:00am Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am”
    The Mass schedule lists a daily 11:00 AM Mass, a 5:00 PM Saturday vigil, and a 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.
    “Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:45am–12:30pm Saturday: 4:00pm–4:45pm Sunday: 8:00am–8:45am”
    Confession is scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:45 AM, Saturday at 4:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:00 AM.
    “Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:45am–12:30pm Saturday: 4:00pm–4:45pm Sunday: 8:00am–8:45am”
    Confession is scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:45 AM, Saturday at 4:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:00 AM.
    “Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:45am–12:30pm Saturday: 4:00pm–4:45pm Sunday: 8:00am–8:45am”
    Confession is scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:45 AM, Saturday at 4:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:00 AM.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of John Paul the Great Catholic University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Mary Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Church of the Resurrection: 1.9 mi2Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel (JPCatholic Spiritual Life): 0.1 miJohn Paul the Great Catholic University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›
  1. Saint Mary Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1170 South Broadway, Escondido
  2. Church of the Resurrection — 1.9 mi · 1445 Conway Drive, Escondido

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

BVida sacramental: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Vida sacramental

84 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa entre semana en el campus durante el año académicoTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Listed as Monday through Friday at 11:00 AM; counted as daily under the weekday rule.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Mass & Confession | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/mass-and-confession.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 11:00am Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am”
      The Mass schedule lists a daily 11:00 AM Mass, a 5:00 PM Saturday vigil, and a 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.
    2. Student Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Schedules at Classroom M Monday–Friday: 11am Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 9am”
      The Student Life page lists Mass at Classroom M on Monday through Friday at 11 AM, Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 9 AM.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa dominical en el campus (incluida la vigilia del sábado)Dos o más Misas de fin de semana (Saturday vigil at 5:00 PM and Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM. One official page also lists a 5:00 PM Sunday Mass; see gaps.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Mass & Confession | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/mass-and-confession.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 11:00am Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am”
      The Mass schedule lists a daily 11:00 AM Mass, a 5:00 PM Saturday vigil, and a 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.
    2. Student Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Schedules at Classroom M Monday–Friday: 11am Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 9am”
      The Student Life page lists Mass at Classroom M on Monday through Friday at 11 AM, Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 9 AM.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Confesión con horario fijo en el campusTres o más horarios programados por semana (Five scheduled confession periods a week (Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun).)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Mass & Confession | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/mass-and-confession.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:45am–12:30pm Saturday: 4:00pm–4:45pm Sunday: 8:00am–8:45am”
      Confession is scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:45 AM, Saturday at 4:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:00 AM.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Adoración eucarísticaAdoración semanal programada (Two official pages describe weekday adoration differently; see gaps.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/adoration.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel is located within our academic building and seats about 20 people. It is open every day for students to spend time before our Lord with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament taking place every weekday.”
      The campus chapel is inside the academic building, is open every day for students, and has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every weekday.
    2. Spiritual Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chapel has Eucharistic Adoration every weekday except Thursday”
      The Spiritual Life page says the chapel has adoration every weekday except Thursday.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Sacerdotes que atienden a los estudiantesSacerdote de medio tiempo o visitante (Priests are on campus weekly for spiritual direction.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Spiritual Direction | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/spiritual-direction.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiritual Direction is offered by a number of priests who are on campus weekly”
      Spiritual direction is offered by priests who are on campus weekly.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Capilla abierta para la oración en el campusSí
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/adoration.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel is located within our academic building and seats about 20 people. It is open every day for students to spend time before our Lord with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament taking place every weekday.”
      The campus chapel is inside the academic building, is open every day for students, and has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every weekday.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (12 horarios semanales documentados: 7 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 0 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).
ATeología y plan de estudios básico: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Teología y plan de estudios básico

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Cursos de teología o estudios religiosos exigidos a todos los estudiantes de licenciaturaTres o más cursos (The 2025-26 catalog lists five required theology courses; the General Education page lists six. Both are three or more.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. University Catalog 2025-2026 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/catalog/PDF/JPCatholic_Catalog_2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 5 Courses Philosophy 4 Courses”
      The University Core requires five theology courses and four philosophy courses of all bachelor's students.
    2. General Education | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/academics/degree/coreed.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “General Education (Total 25 Courses) Theology (6)”
      The General Education page lists six theology courses.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    La teología exigida incluye contenido explícitamente católico (Escritura, tradición católica, sacramentos)Al menos un curso obligatorio es explícitamente de teología católica (THEO112 Christian Experience II is described as unpacking Catholic doctrine from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. University Catalog 2025-2026 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/catalog/PDF/JPCatholic_Catalog_2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Building out from the first part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this course systematically unpacks the rich and challenging Catholic doctrines”
      THEO112 Christian Experience II covers Catholic doctrine drawn from the Catechism.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Cursos de filosofía exigidos a todos los estudiantes de licenciaturaTres o más cursos (Four required philosophy courses: Logic, Philosophy of Nature, Philosophy of Man, Philosophy of God.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. University Catalog 2025-2026 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/catalog/PDF/JPCatholic_Catalog_2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 5 Courses Philosophy 4 Courses”
      The University Core requires five theology courses and four philosophy courses of all bachelor's students.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    El plan de estudios básico se nutre explícitamente de la tradición intelectual católicaSí, indicado en el catálogo o la descripción del plan básico
    Fuentes (1)
    1. General Education | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/academics/degree/coreed.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All of our students take a core curriculum that is rooted in a rigorous study of Sacred Scripture, Catholic theology, and the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas.”
      The core curriculum is described as rooted in Catholic theology and the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Se ofrece carrera de teología o estudios religiososSí (Offered as the Theology & Philosophy emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. The official site titles these pages Theology Programs. The catalog also lists a Theology minor.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. University Catalog 2025-2026 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/catalog/PDF/JPCatholic_Catalog_2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Emphasis in Theology & Philosophy Students studying philosophy and theology will encounter Christ through the Sacred Word and the teachings of His Church.”
      The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities offers a Theology & Philosophy emphasis.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Afirma públicamente Ex Corde Ecclesiae en sus documentos de misión o gobiernoInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
BCultura del campus y vida en residencias: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Cultura del campus y vida residencial

75 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Personal de la pastoral universitaria (capellanes, ministros y personal profesional)Uno (One named ministry staff member on the Student Life staff page (Coordinator of Campus Life).)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Student Life Staff | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/staff.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kayla Sacluti Coordinator of Campus Life ksacluti@jpcatholic.edu”
      Kayla Sacluti is listed as Coordinator of Campus Life.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Retiros ofrecidos a los estudiantes cada añoCuatro o más retiros distintos (Retreats named: Men's/Women's Retreat, Audience of One Artist's Retreat, Source & Summit Retreat, Silent Retreat, and the Into the Deep Fall Retreat.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Annual Winter Retreat | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/retreat.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From the rotating retreats with themes such as The Men's/Women's Retreat, the Audience of One Artist's Retreat and the Source & Summit Retreat to our annual retreats such as the Silent Retreat and our JPCatholic Into the Deep Fall Retreat”
      Students have several named retreats, including rotating and annual retreats.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Organizaciones estudiantiles católicas y grupos de formación en la feTres o más (Includes the Pro-Life Club, the Households, and the student-led ministries such as Bible study, Lectio Divina, and Choir.)
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Pro-Life Club | Student Clubs | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/student-clubs/prolife-club.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The mission of the pro-life club is to bring education amongst young people on the reality of abortion.”
      The Pro-Life Club is a student club on the official clubs list.
    2. Households | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/households.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our charisms include dedication to the pro-life ministry, faith formation through scripture reading, and active prayer.”
      The Mariposas of Guadalupe household lists pro-life ministry among its charisms.
    3. Ministries | Spiritual Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/ministries.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lectio Divina Student Leaders: Sophia Klein & Emily Bowdish”
      The Ministries page lists student-led ministries such as Lectio Divina, Bible Study, Choir, and Altar Servers.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Opciones de residencia por sexoResidencias de un solo sexo disponibles (Student housing is in apartments at Marlowe Palomar Heights. The 2026-27 handbook says all student housing is single-sex.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/NCUpdf/Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All student housing is single-sex to foster a respectful, safe environment that promotes chaste living in keeping with”
      The handbook states that all student housing is single-sex.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Política de visitas nocturnas en las residenciasSe aplican horarios de visita o límites de invitados (Opposite-sex intervisitation is limited to set hours and needs notice to Student Life; overnight guests need approval.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/NCUpdf/Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Apartments/townhomes (units) will have the opportunity to have open inter-visitation hours every day of the week between 5pm–10pm.”
      Apartments have set daily hours for opposite-sex visitation.
      “Overnight guests are not permitted without the approval of the Student Life Team.”
      Overnight guests require approval from the Student Life Team.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Vida de fe en las residencias (capellanes de residencia, Misas en la residencia o comunidades de vida basadas en la fe)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Oficina o directivo superior para la misión e identidad católicaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
N/AServicio y doctrina social de la Iglesia: información insuficiente. Las fuentes oficiales todavía no cubren lo suficiente para calificarla.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Centro de servicio o voluntariadoInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Aprendizaje-servicio o compromiso comunitario en el plan de estudiosInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Enseñanza social católica en el plan de estudios (curso, especialidad, centro o requisito básico)Ofrecido (curso, especialidad menor o centro) (THEO400 Catholic Social Teaching is a course in the theology offerings. It is not part of the required core.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. University Catalog 2025-2026 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/catalog/PDF/JPCatholic_Catalog_2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO400 Catholic Social Teaching Building upon what had been discussed in THEO313, this course is a broad study of general Church teaching on social questions”
      THEO400 Catholic Social Teaching is a theology course in the catalog.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Compromiso provida (grupo provida estudiantil, apoyo a estudiantes embarazadas o con hijos, o iniciativas institucionales)Dos o más (Two groups: the Pro-Life Club, and the Mariposas of Guadalupe household, which lists dedication to the pro-life ministry among its charisms.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Pro-Life Club | Student Clubs | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/student-clubs/prolife-club.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The mission of the pro-life club is to bring education amongst young people on the reality of abortion.”
      The Pro-Life Club is a student club on the official clubs list.
    2. Households | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/households.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our charisms include dedication to the pro-life ministry, faith formation through scripture reading, and active prayer.”
      The Mariposas of Guadalupe household lists pro-life ministry among its charisms.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Programas de justicia y solidaridad (viajes de inmersión, pobreza, migración o iniciativas de cuidado de la creación)Uno (One justice program found: the Homeless Outreach Club.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Homeless Outreach Club | Student Clubs | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/student-clubs/homeless-outreach-club.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of Homeless Outreach Club is to aid the less fortunate with resources and necessities”
      The Homeless Outreach Club aids people in need in Escondido.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Servicio explícitamente arraigado en la misión católica (dirigido con la pastoral universitaria o la oficina de misión, o enmarcado en la enseñanza social católica)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

  • Mass is listed on campus every weekday, on Saturday evening, and on Sunday, and class schedules are built around it.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Mass & Confession | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/mass-and-confession.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: 11:00am Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am”
      The Mass schedule lists a daily 11:00 AM Mass, a 5:00 PM Saturday vigil, and a 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.
    2. Spiritual Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day’s class schedule is structured around the Mass, so that any student who wishes may easily attend.”
      Class schedules are built around Mass so students can attend.
  • Confession is scheduled five times a week, and the campus chapel has adoration on weekdays.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Mass & Confession | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/mass-and-confession.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:45am–12:30pm Saturday: 4:00pm–4:45pm Sunday: 8:00am–8:45am”
      Confession is scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:45 AM, Saturday at 4:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:00 AM.
    2. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/adoration.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel is located within our academic building and seats about 20 people. It is open every day for students to spend time before our Lord with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament taking place every weekday.”
      The campus chapel is inside the academic building, is open every day for students, and has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every weekday.
  • The core requires five theology courses and four philosophy courses, and the Christian Experience courses are described through the Catechism.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. University Catalog 2025-2026 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/catalog/PDF/JPCatholic_Catalog_2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 5 Courses Philosophy 4 Courses”
      The University Core requires five theology courses and four philosophy courses of all bachelor's students.
      “Building out from the first part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this course systematically unpacks the rich and challenging Catholic doctrines”
      THEO112 Christian Experience II covers Catholic doctrine drawn from the Catechism.
  • Student-led households, ministries, and at least five named retreats are published.
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Annual Winter Retreat | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/retreat.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “From the rotating retreats with themes such as The Men's/Women's Retreat, the Audience of One Artist's Retreat and the Source & Summit Retreat to our annual retreats such as the Silent Retreat and our JPCatholic Into the Deep Fall Retreat”
      Students have several named retreats, including rotating and annual retreats.
    2. Ministries | Spiritual Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/ministries.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lectio Divina Student Leaders: Sophia Klein & Emily Bowdish”
      The Ministries page lists student-led ministries such as Lectio Divina, Bible Study, Choir, and Altar Servers.
    3. Households | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/households.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “They are student-led groups of men or women of the same sex who form spiritual bonds of friendship through a common mission and spiritual charism.”
      Households are student-led groups formed around a common mission and devotion.

Inquietudes

  • Spiritual direction is offered by priests who are on campus weekly.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Spiritual Direction | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/spiritual-direction.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiritual Direction is offered by a number of priests who are on campus weekly”
      Spiritual direction is offered by priests who are on campus weekly.
  • Opposite-sex intervisitation is limited to set hours and requires notice to Student Life, and overnight guests need approval.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/NCUpdf/Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Apartments/townhomes (units) will have the opportunity to have open inter-visitation hours every day of the week between 5pm–10pm.”
      Apartments have set daily hours for opposite-sex visitation.
      “Overnight guests are not permitted without the approval of the Student Life Team.”
      Overnight guests require approval from the Student Life Team.
  • Catholic social teaching is a single elective course (THEO400); it is not part of the required core.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. University Catalog 2025-2026 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/catalog/PDF/JPCatholic_Catalog_2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO400 Catholic Social Teaching Building upon what had been discussed in THEO313, this course is a broad study of general Church teaching on social questions”
      THEO400 Catholic Social Teaching is a theology course in the catalog.

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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel (JPCatholic Spiritual Life)

  • Dirección: 220 W. Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
  • Ubicación: En el campus
  • Instalaciones: capilla

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Fuente: jpcatholic.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, jpcatholic.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

11 grupos y actividades regulares · 1 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 9 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 1

  • Annual retreats (including the fall retreat at Shepherd's Trail Retreat Center)Fuera del campus
    Quarterly and annual retreats
    Named retreats include the Men's/Women's Retreat, Audience of One Artist's Retreat, Source & Summit Retreat, Silent Retreat, and Into the Deep Fall Retreat.

Formación en la fe 4

  • Religious DaysEn el campus
    Religious communities are invited to visit campus for a few days to share sacraments, spiritual direction, and fellowship.
  • Student ministries (Bible study, Lectio Divina, Choir, Lector, Altar Servers, Rosary, and others)
    Student-led ministries that support spiritual practice.
  • Mariposas of Guadalupe household: Coffee and Christ Bible studies and rosary hikes
    Weekly; rosary hikes Sunday mornings
    Women's household that holds weekly Bible studies and Sunday rosary hikes.
  • Theology on Tap
    Approximately every other quarter
    Spiritual event with a guest speaker or local Catholics on religious and cultural topics, followed by discussion.

Clubes y grupos 2

  • Households (student-led men's and women's groups)
    Optional student-led groups of men or women built around a common devotion.
  • Club provida
    Student club educating young people on the reality of abortion.

Liturgia y oración 2

  • First-Friday 24-hour adoration
    First Friday of every month
    24-hour adoration with an hour-long sign-up for students, exposed in one of the common rooms of the Latitude 33 complex.
  • Nightly Rosary at the apartments
    Each night
    Students pray the Rosary each night at the apartments.

Servicio 2

  • Homeless Outreach Club
    Student club that aids people in need in Escondido with resources and necessities.
  • St. Dismas Guild Club
    Student ministry that organizes and ships religious materials to prison inmates.

Todo lo que aparece lo publica la escuela, su pastoral universitaria o la parroquia. Pregunte al ministro universitario qué se hace este semestre.

Pastoral universitaria

Fuentes (4)
  1. Catholic Identity | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/about/catholic-identity.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our campus provides many opportunities for spiritual growth through daily Mass and the Sacraments, Eucharistic adoration, spiritual direction”
    The university lists daily Mass, adoration, and spiritual direction as campus opportunities.
  2. Ministries | Spiritual Life | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/ministries.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The mission of Ministries at JPCatholic is to spread devotion to Christ and His Church through prayer and fellowship.”
    The Ministries page states the mission of the student ministries.
  3. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/studentlife/spiritual-life/adoration.php · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel is located within our academic building and seats about 20 people. It is open every day for students to spend time before our Lord with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament taking place every weekday.”
    The campus chapel is inside the academic building, is open every day for students, and has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every weekday.
  4. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | JPCatholicjpcatholic.edu/NCUpdf/Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “in person at the main office, 220 W. Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025”
    The university's main office is at 220 W. Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Eleazar Palma (Dean of Students (contact for spiritual direction)) and 3 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

BExcelencia académica: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.
73 de 100
De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 35% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.64%
  • Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 20% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.85%
  • Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.SAT 1,130 · ACT 24.5
  • Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.15 a 1
  • Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.$19,433

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Datos del campus

EntornoSuburbio
Estudios en el extranjeroSe ofrece
Estudiantes por profesor15 a 1

Datos federales (IPEDS). Nada de esto cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado
Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)
298
Total de estudiantes298
Precio neto promedio (por año)
Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal
$34,666
Costo total de asistencia (por año)$52,367
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse$26,968
Tasa de graduación
Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal
64%
Retención de primer año85%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso$56,930
Tasa de admisión80%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell33%
Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio1130
SAT lectura y escritura505–660
SAT matemáticas470–610
ACT compuesto21–28
Política de exámenesSe considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 42 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de San Diego

Mons. Michael Pham, obispo de San Diego

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is John Paul the Great Catholic University a Catholic college?
Yes. John Paul the Great Catholic University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of San Diego.
What is John Paul the Great Catholic University’s Compass Score?
83 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at John Paul the Great Catholic University?
Mass is listed at Classroom M. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is John Paul the Great Catholic University Compass Recommended?
Yes. John Paul the Great Catholic University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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