St. Joseph's Academy

“We have Mass approximately once a month – always on holy days and feast days. We pray together in our classes daily, and we hold retreats for each grade level every year.”

“Mass dates for the 2026-2027 school year are August 14, September 30, November 5, December 8, January 15, February 18 and March 19.”

“Theology, which is taught throughout our students’ four years, is supplemented by daily prayer, a required service program, annual retreats at every grade level, monthly liturgies, prayer and reconciliation services, peer ministry and weekly rosary.”

“We have Mass approximately once a month – always on holy days and feast days. We pray together in our classes daily, and we hold retreats for each grade level every year.”

“Community masses and prayer services Annual grade-level retreats Daily community prayer Weekly rosaries Reconciliation each semester Bible study Monthly adoration”

“Community masses and prayer services Annual grade-level retreats Daily community prayer Weekly rosaries Reconciliation each semester Bible study Monthly adoration”

“All students attend a monthly schoolwide mass or prayer service and an annual class retreat. The sacrament of reconciliation is offered to students biannually. Additionally, students may choose to participate in a weekly rosary, weekly Bible study, bimonthly Eucharistic Adoration”

“Community masses and prayer services Annual grade-level retreats Daily community prayer Weekly rosaries Reconciliation each semester Bible study Monthly adoration”

“All students attend a monthly schoolwide mass or prayer service and an annual class retreat. The sacrament of reconciliation is offered to students biannually. Additionally, students may choose to participate in a weekly rosary, weekly Bible study, bimonthly Eucharistic Adoration”

“ADORATION Thursday, October 1, all lunch periods, The Chapel at SJA.”

“Mass dates for the 2026-2027 school year are August 14, September 30, November 5, December 8, January 15, February 18 and March 19.”

“We have Mass approximately once a month – always on holy days and feast days. We pray together in our classes daily, and we hold retreats for each grade level every year.”

“All students take a full credit of theology each year and meet each day.”

“Four units of Theology”

“Juniors begin the year exploring the components of their own personality leading to the study of morality and conscience formation in a Catholic context. The second semester focuses on the role of Catholics in responding to social concerns in today’s society. This includes study of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching in historical context and modern-day application.”

“Theology of the Body (fall semester) examines the foundations and major conclusions of Pope Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body.”

“The heart of the curriculum embodies the ideals of the Catholic Church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph.”

“While religion and faith development permeate all aspects of St. Joseph’s Academy, theology is taught at each grade level in a classroom setting.”

“Our Catholic identity and guiding principles of the Congregation of St. Joseph are firmly embedded in every aspect of life at SJA.”

“As new high school students, freshmen explore their God-given identity through the theme Loved by God. Sophomore year, students seek to bring unity into their relationships with God and others through the theme Reconciled by Christ.”

“Juniors examine the call to holiness that flows from their relationship with God with the theme Strengthened by the Spirit. Senior year invites students into lifelong discipleship of Jesus with the theme Commissioned to Love.”

“2026-2027 Retreat Dates October 26-27, 2026: Senior Retreat November 16, 2026: Freshman Retreat February 22, 2027: Sophomore Retreat April 30, 2027: Junior Retreat”

“Participation in retreats is required for promotion to the next grade level and to graduate from St. Joseph’s Academy.”

“Rachael Duchmann Campus Minister duchmannr@sjabr.org (225) 388-2295”

“Jade Spears Mission Integration Director spearsj@sjabr.org (225) 388-2296”

“Isabel Knaup Assistant Campus Minister, Service Coordinator knaupi@sjabr.org (225) 388-2221”

“Hugo Andricain Titles: Faculty, Liturgy Coordinator, Praise & Worship Moderator, Lighting & Sound Moderator”

“Religious Liturgy Committee Praise and Worship Band Stickers for Life Club Student Ministry”

“As the student leaders of spiritual life at SJA, Student Ministers are given opportunities to lead off-campus retreats for Catholic feeder schools as well as on-campus retreats for the freshman and sophomore classes, rosaries, adoration, divine mercy chaplet and stations of the cross.”

“Community masses and prayer services Annual grade-level retreats Daily community prayer Weekly rosaries Reconciliation each semester Bible study Monthly adoration”

“For four minutes each day, all members of the Academy community stop, focus and lift our minds and hearts to God in prayer.”

“We have Mass approximately once a month – always on holy days and feast days. We pray together in our classes daily, and we hold retreats for each grade level every year.”

“Freshmen and sophomores are required to complete 15 hours of service. Juniors and seniors must complete 20 hours of service.”

“Juniors begin the year exploring the components of their own personality leading to the study of morality and conscience formation in a Catholic context. The second semester focuses on the role of Catholics in responding to social concerns in today’s society. This includes study of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching in historical context and modern-day application.”

“The club meets monthly and often hosts guest speakers on topics that deal with adding value to the human life. Members of the club also participate in the Bishop’s Pro-Life Rally and in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., each January.”

“Religious Liturgy Committee Praise and Worship Band Stickers for Life Club Student Ministry”

“Among the service immersion trips we offer are St. Anne’s Mission (Klagetoh, Arizona); Alive in You (various cities); Hand in Hand Ministries (Belize City, Belize); and Romero Center Ministries (Camden, NJ).”

“Throughout the school year, SJA continues its mission to help fight hunger in Baton Rouge by providing brown bag lunches – or Sticker Sacks – to St. Vincent de Paul every Tuesday.”

“Here at home, SJA students partner each spring with Catholic and Episcopal high schools to build a house as part of the annual Habitat for Humanity Albermarle Youth Build.”