Is Cistercian Preparatory School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Cistercian Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Dallas.

What is Cistercian Preparatory School’s Compass Score?

83 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Cistercian Preparatory School?

Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Escuela secundaria católica

Cistercian Preparatory School

UbicaciónIrving, TX
Tipo y tamañoEscuela católica independiente · Grados 5–12 · 352 estudiantes

Solo hombres

Sitio web oficial

Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, Texas, is a Catholic school for boys in grades 5-12 and an apostolate of Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey. Each Form attends Mass weekly, the Upper School has a Mass monthly, and each Form has a required retreat. Priests hear confessions in the school chapel several days a week, and the campus ministry director is a priest.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 1

Jueves7:45 a. m.–8:20 a. m.School chapel · Listed on the campus ministry Chapel Schedule.

Confesión 3

Martes7:50 a. m.–8:20 a. m.School chapel · Confessor listed as Fr. Raphael on the Chapel Schedule.
Miércoles7:50 a. m.–8:20 a. m.School chapel · Confessor listed as Fr. Raphael on the Chapel Schedule.
Miércoles12:35 p. m.–12:55 p. m.School chapel · Confessor listed as Fr. Augustine on the Chapel Schedule.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 13 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

Campus Ministry | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Thursdays | 7:45-8:20 a.m.”
Mass is listed on Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 a.m. in the chapel schedule.
“Tuesdays | Fr. Raphael | 7:50-8:20 a.m.”
Confessions are listed on Tuesdays from 7:50 to 8:20 a.m.
“Wednesdays | Fr. Raphael | 7:50-8:20 a.m.”
Confessions are listed on Wednesdays from 7:50 to 8:20 a.m.
“Wednesdays | Fr. Augustine | 12:35-12:55 p.m.”
Confessions are listed on Wednesdays from 12:35 to 12:55 p.m.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Cistercian Monastery - Our Lady of Dallas Chapel — 0.1 mi · 3550 Cistercian Road, Irving
Church of the Incarnation — 0.6 mi · 1809 Maher Lane, Irving
Saint Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 1118 East Union Bower Road, Irving

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.

Vida sacramental

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarSemanal (Each Form attends Mass with its Form Master once a week, and the handbook says Mass is celebrated weekly for each Form.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Each Form attends Mass with their Form Master once a week.”
  Each Form attends Mass once a week with its Form Master.
2. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Mass is also celebrated weekly for each Form and monthly for the whole Upper School”
  The handbook says Mass is celebrated weekly for each Form and monthly for the Upper School.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarMensual o con más frecuencia (The handbook says priests are available for confession in the School Chapel several days each week, and the Chapel Schedule lists weekly confession times on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “priests are available for individual confession and/or spiritual direction in the School Chapel several days each week.”
  Priests are available for individual confession in the School Chapel several days each week.
2. Campus Ministry | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Tuesdays | Fr. Raphael | 7:50-8:20 a.m.”
  Confessions are listed on Tuesdays from 7:50 to 8:20 a.m.
  “Wednesdays | Fr. Raphael | 7:50-8:20 a.m.”
  Confessions are listed on Wednesdays from 7:50 to 8:20 a.m.
  “Wednesdays | Fr. Augustine | 12:35-12:55 p.m.”
  Confessions are listed on Wednesdays from 12:35 to 12:55 p.m.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (Fr. Augustine Hoelke is named as Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy. The Form Masters page is labeled 2025-26; the current faculty directory also lists him in that role.)
Fuentes (1)
1. The Form Master System | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/the-form-master-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Fr. Augustine Hoelke , O.Cist.”
  Fr. Augustine Hoelke is a priest on the school's Form Master list.
  “Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy;”
  Fr. Augustine Hoelke is the Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy.

Teología y plan de estudios

67 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Años de teología o religión requeridosTwo years (The 2026-27 handbook lists 2 theology credits for graduation. The religion page describes a theology course in each Form from V to VIII; theology is taken in more than two grades. Recorded at the handbook's graduation figure, as the most specific current source; the conflict is listed in gaps.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Graduation requirements are the following: Subject Credits Theology 2 credits English 4 credits”
  Graduation requires 2 credits of theology.
Información insuficiente:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (A philosophy elective is listed among the courses taught in the religion department.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Religion | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/academics/religion · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Philosophy Elective.”
  A philosophy elective is listed among the religion department's courses.
Sí:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The school's philosophy statement says it seeks to integrate every variety of learning into the journey toward God.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mission & Philosophy | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/about/philosophy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “They also sought to promote true human values and integrate every variety of learning into the journey toward God.”
  The school's philosophy seeks to integrate all learning into the journey toward God.

Cultura del campus

88 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (The Campus Ministry Department organizes a retreat for each Form, and attendance at Form retreats is required. Forms I-VIII cover grades 5-12, including all of grades 9-12.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “The Campus Ministry Department, together with the Form Masters and other lay faculty leaders, organizes a retreat for each Form.”
  The Campus Ministry Department organizes a retreat for each Form.
  “Attendance at Form retreats is required of all students.”
  Attendance at Form retreats is required of all students.
En parte:
Personal de pastoralUno (One ministry director is named (Fr. Augustine Hoelke). Form Masters and lay faculty help with retreats.)
Fuentes (1)
1. The Form Master System | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/the-form-master-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Fr. Augustine Hoelke , O.Cist.”
  Fr. Augustine Hoelke is a priest on the school's Form Master list.
  “Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy;”
  Fr. Augustine Hoelke is the Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy.
Información insuficiente:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (Two traditional prayers mark the beginning and end of each school day.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Two traditional prayers mark the beginning and end of each day.”
  Two traditional prayers mark the start and end of each school day.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

53 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

No:
Horas de servicio obligatoriasNo requirement (The community service page says there is no service requirement to graduate. Students are encouraged to serve and track their hours.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Community Service | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “there is no service requirement to graduate from Cistercian”
  The school has no service requirement to graduate.
Información insuficiente:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Sí (The community service page lists pro-life activities among the projects the Community Service Council chooses, and the religion page names a Pro-Life Club sponsor.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Community Service | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “pro-life activities, solidarity (like our Down Syndrome Dance)”
  Community service projects include pro-life activities and solidarity projects.
2. Religion | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/academics/religion · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Pro-Life Club Sponsor.”
  A Pro-Life Club has a faculty sponsor.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (Projects include corporal works of mercy and solidarity, and the school takes part in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Community Service | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “there is no service requirement to graduate from Cistercian”
  The school has no service requirement to graduate.
  “Every year on Martin Luther King Day we cancel class and head out as students, teachers and staff to serve together at various places in our area.”
  The school takes part in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service each year.

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

Fortalezas

Each Form attends Mass once a week, and each Form has a required annual retreat.
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Each Form attends Mass with their Form Master once a week.”
  Each Form attends Mass once a week with its Form Master.
2. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Attendance at Form retreats is required of all students.”
  Attendance at Form retreats is required of all students.
Priests hear confessions in the school chapel several days each week.
Fuentes (2)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “priests are available for individual confession and/or spiritual direction in the School Chapel several days each week.”
  Priests are available for individual confession in the School Chapel several days each week.
2. Campus Ministry | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Tuesdays | Fr. Raphael | 7:50-8:20 a.m.”
  Confessions are listed on Tuesdays from 7:50 to 8:20 a.m.
The theology program has a course in each Form from V to VIII, and the campus ministry director is a priest.
Fuentes (2)
1. Religion | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/academics/religion · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “The first course (Form V) covers the history of the Church. The subsequent two courses treat basic Catholic Christian doctrine (Form VI) and morality (Form VII).”
  The theology program has a course in Forms V, VI, VII and VIII.
2. The Form Master System | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/the-form-master-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy;”
  Fr. Augustine Hoelke is the Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy.

Inquietudes

Graduation requires 2 theology credits.
Fuentes (1)
1. Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Graduation requirements are the following: Subject Credits Theology 2 credits English 4 credits”
  Graduation requires 2 credits of theology.
No service requirement to graduate is in place.
Fuentes (1)
1. Community Service | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “there is no service requirement to graduate from Cistercian”
  The school has no service requirement to graduate.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Campus Ministry Department, Cistercian Preparatory School

Dirección: 3660 Cistercian Road, Irving, TX 75039
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: School Chapel (a small chapel in the heart of campus, open to students and faculty during free time), Abbey Church (larger Masses)

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Fuente: school.cistercian.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, school.cistercian.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, school.cistercian.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

6 grupos y actividades regulares · 2 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 3 sin ubicación publicada

Servicio 2

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of ServiceFuera del campus
Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (class is canceled)
Students, teachers and staff serve together at various places in the area.
school.cistercian.org
Community Service Council
Ten student representatives choose the school's service projects, which focus on corporal works of mercy, mentoring and tutoring, pro-life activities and solidarity.
school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org

Formación en la fe 1

Confession and spiritual directionEn el campus
Several days each week for individual confession; once each quarter for each Form as a group
Priests are available in the School Chapel for individual confession and spiritual direction.
school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org

Liturgia y oración 1

Form MassesEn el campus
Weekly for each Form; monthly for the Upper School; on Holy Days of Obligation
Each Form attends Mass with its Form Master once a week. Larger Masses for the whole Upper School take place in the Abbey Church, along with all-school Masses at the start and end of the year and at Ring Ceremony.
school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org

Clubes y grupos 1

Club provida
A school club with a faculty sponsor.
school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org

Retiros 1

Form retreats
Annual, one for each Form
Required for all students. Forms I-II retreat on campus for half a day, Forms III-VI spend a full day at an off-campus retreat center, and Forms VII-VIII take a two-day retreat away from campus.
school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org, school.cistercian.org

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Pastoral universitaria

Campus Ministry Department

Fuentes (4)

Campus Ministry | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Two traditional prayers mark the beginning and end of each day.”
Two traditional prayers mark the start and end of each school day.
“Two traditional prayers mark the beginning and end of each day.”
Two traditional prayers mark the start and end of each school day.
The Form Master System | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/student-support/the-form-master-system · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy;”
Fr. Augustine Hoelke is the Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy.
Our Location | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/contact-us/our-location · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“3660 Cistercian Road Irving, Texas 75039”
The school is at 3660 Cistercian Road, Irving, Texas 75039.
Parent/Student Handbook 2026-27 | Cistercian Preparatory Schoolschool.cistercian.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“there is a small Chapel in the heart of the campus which is open to students and faculty”
A small chapel on campus is open to students and faculty during free time.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

100 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuación100%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación6.3 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

Tipo	Escuela católica independiente
Diócesis	Diócesis de Dallas, TX
Grados	5–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	352
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	176
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Solo hombres
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	6.3 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	100%
Entorno	Ciudad

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Dallas

Mons. Edward J. Burns, obispo de Dallas

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Cathedral: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe

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

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NCES school ID BB170357
3660 Cistercian Rd, Irving, TX 75039
(469) 499-5400
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Cistercian Preparatory School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Cistercian Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Dallas.
What is Cistercian Preparatory School’s Compass Score?: 83 de 100 (calificación B). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at Cistercian Preparatory School?: Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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