Is Nativity BVM High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Nativity BVM High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Allentown.

Escuela secundaria católica

Nativity BVM High School

UbicaciónPottsville, PA
Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados 9–12 · 199 estudiantes

Nativity BVM High School is a coeducational Catholic diocesan high school in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, serving the Diocese of Allentown. Its chaplain, Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin, leads campus ministry, which the school describes as covering liturgy, retreats and community service. Students have daily prayer, periodic Masses, opportunities for Reconciliation and Eucharistic adoration led by the chaplain, a required retreat each school year, and four credits of theology for graduation.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Chapel — 0.4 mi · 730 North Centre Street, Pottsville
Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 913 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville
Saint Francis de Sales Church — 1.2 mi
Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 131 South Morris Street, St. Clair
Saint Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 250 East Hancock Street, Saint Clair

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

59 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarAlgunas veces al año (The school names periodic Masses.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “We remain rooted in God’s presence and our Catholic identity through daily prayer, periodic Masses, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and other devotions”
  The school offers daily prayer, periodic Masses and opportunities for Reconciliation.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarPor temporada (Adviento, Cuaresma) o algunas veces al año (Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation are named.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “We remain rooted in God’s presence and our Catholic identity through daily prayer, periodic Masses, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and other devotions”
  The school offers daily prayer, periodic Masses and opportunities for Reconciliation.
  “My role at Nativity includes celebrating Mass, providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation, leading our school community in Eucharistic Adoration and other forms of prayer”
  The chaplain celebrates Mass, provides Reconciliation and leads Eucharistic adoration for the school community.
En parte:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaOcasionalmente (The chaplain's message says he leads the school community in Eucharistic Adoration.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High School (Chaplain's Message)nativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “My role at Nativity includes celebrating Mass, providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation, leading our school community in Eucharistic Adoration and other forms of prayer”
  The chaplain celebrates Mass, provides Reconciliation and leads Eucharistic adoration for the school community.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (The school names a priest, Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin, as its chaplain. He is also pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Pottsville.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Reverend Kevin J. Bobbin, Chaplain”
  Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin is the school chaplain.
  “My role at Nativity includes celebrating Mass, providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation, leading our school community in Eucharistic Adoration and other forms of prayer”
  The chaplain celebrates Mass, provides Reconciliation and leads Eucharistic adoration for the school community.

N/A

Teología y plan de estudios

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

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (The 2025-26 course booklet requires 4 credits of theology for graduation, with theology listed as a required course for every grade. Each theology course is 0.5 credit; one theology course per grade over four years.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Course Descriptions 2025-2026 (Requirements for Graduation)nativitybvm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/COURSE-booklet-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Twenty-seven and one-quarter credits (27.25) are required for Graduation: 4 credits in Theology”
  Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
  “Required Courses for all Freshmen Theology”
  Theology is a required course for freshmen.
  “Required Courses for all Seniors Theology English Physical Education”
  Theology is a required course for seniors.
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 (The course booklet lists Advanced Apologetics (grade 12) and Christian Morality (grade 11) as theology electives.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Course Descriptions 2025-2026 (Elective Courses for Juniors and Seniors)nativitybvm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/COURSE-booklet-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Advanced Apologetics”
  Advanced Apologetics is offered to seniors as an elective.
Información insuficiente:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Cultura del campus

88 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (All students must take at least one retreat each school year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All students are required to participate in at least one retreat each school year.”
  Every student must attend at least one retreat each school year.
En parte:
Personal de pastoralUno (One named ministry leader, the chaplain. The page also names theology teachers and an Evangelization Team without listing their staff roles.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Campus Ministry is under the leadership of the Chaplain, Theology teachers, and Evangelization Team, which is made up of students, faculty, and administrators.”
  Campus ministry is led by the chaplain, theology teachers and an Evangelization Team.
  “Reverend Kevin J. Bobbin, Chaplain”
  Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin is the school chaplain.
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 (The school names daily prayer as part of its Catholic identity.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “We remain rooted in God’s presence and our Catholic identity through daily prayer, periodic Masses, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and other devotions”
  The school offers daily prayer, periodic Masses and opportunities for Reconciliation.

N/A

Servicio y doctrina social católica

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

Sí:
Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (Required service is 10 hours for freshmen, 20 for sophomores, 30 for juniors and 40 for seniors; at least 40 hours by senior year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “School policy requires that Freshmen provide a minimum of 10 hours of Community Service; Sophomores: 20 hours; Juniors: 30 hours; and Seniors: 40 hours.”
  Required community service is 10, 20, 30 and 40 hours by grade.
Información insuficiente:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)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

Every student must attend at least one retreat each school year.
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “All students are required to participate in at least one retreat each school year.”
  Every student must attend at least one retreat each school year.
A priest, Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin, serves as the school chaplain and celebrates Mass for the school.
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Reverend Kevin J. Bobbin, Chaplain”
  Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin is the school chaplain.
  “My role at Nativity includes celebrating Mass, providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation, leading our school community in Eucharistic Adoration and other forms of prayer”
  The chaplain celebrates Mass, provides Reconciliation and leads Eucharistic adoration for the school community.
Required service totals at least 40 hours by senior year.
Fuentes (1)
1. Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “School policy requires that Freshmen provide a minimum of 10 hours of Community Service; Sophomores: 20 hours; Juniors: 30 hours; and Seniors: 40 hours.”
  Required community service is 10, 20, 30 and 40 hours by grade.
Four credits of theology are required for graduation, with theology taken in every grade.
Fuentes (1)
1. Course Descriptions 2025-2026 (Requirements for Graduation)nativitybvm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/COURSE-booklet-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
  “Twenty-seven and one-quarter credits (27.25) are required for Graduation: 4 credits in Theology”
  Graduation requires 4 credits of theology.
  “Required Courses for all Freshmen Theology”
  Theology is a required course for freshmen.
  “Required Courses for all Seniors Theology English Physical Education”
  Theology is a required course for seniors.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Campus Ministry, Nativity BVM High School

Dirección: One Lawtons Hill, Pottsville, PA 17901
Distancia desde el campus: 0.1 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: capilla

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Fuente: nativitybvm.net, verified Oct. 13, 2026, nativitybvm.net, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

5 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 1

Eucharistic adoration led by the chaplain
The chaplain leads the school community in Eucharistic Adoration and other forms of prayer.
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Liturgia y oración 2

School Masses
Periodic school Masses; students may serve as altar servers, readers or gift bearers, and may sing in the choir.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation opportunities
Opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Retiros 1

Campus ministry retreats
At least one each school year, required for all students
Retreats are opportunities to focus on one's relationship with God; details are given as each retreat arises.
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Servicio 1

Community service requirement
Required service by grade: 10 hours for freshmen, 20 for sophomores, 30 for juniors and 40 for seniors.
nativitybvm.net

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Pastoral universitaria

Pastoral universitaria

Fuentes (1)

Faith - Nativity BVM High Schoolnativitybvm.net/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
“Campus Ministry is under the leadership of the Chaplain, Theology teachers, and Evangelization Team, which is made up of students, faculty, and administrators.”
Campus ministry is led by the chaplain, theology teachers and an Evangelization Team.
“Nativity BVM High School • One Lawtons Hill • Pottsville, PA 17901 • 570.622.8110”
The school is at One Lawtons Hill, Pottsville, PA 17901.
“Jesus Christ is present Sacramentally in the beautiful Chapel”
The school has a chapel where Christ is present in the Sacrament.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin (Chaplain (reach through the school's main line)) and the campus ministry are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

81 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 puntuación90%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación5.9 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 diocesana
Diócesis	Diócesis de Allentown, PA
Grados	9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	199
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	199
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	5.9 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	90%
Entorno	Pueblo

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 Allentown

Mons. Alfred A. Schlert, obispo de Allentown

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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NCES school ID 01189322
1 Lawtons Hl, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
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