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St. Sebastian's School

  • UbicaciónNeedham, MA
  • Tipo y tamañoEscuela católica independiente · Grados 7–12 · 388 estudiantes

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St. Sebastian's School in Needham, Massachusetts, is a Catholic independent day school for young men in grades 7 through 12. The school's Chaplain offers Mass each school day at 7:15 AM in the Chapel of St. Sebastian, the whole school gathers for a Mass each month, and the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration each Friday. Religion is taught in every grade from 7 to 12, and class retreats run for grades 9 through 12. A service program, with partners such as a food pantry and a summer service pilgrimage to Lourdes, is described.

Misa, confesión y adoración

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Misa 1

  • Lunes a viernes7:15 a. m.Chapel of St. Sebastian · Optional daily Mass, open to students, faculty, staff and the wider school community. The page says the Mass is offered each day.

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 (1)
  1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our School Chaplain offers Mass each day at 7:15 am in the Chapel of St. Sebastian. This optional Mass is open to students, faculty, staff, and the wider school community”
    A daily Mass is offered at 7:15 AM in the school chapel and is open to students.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of St. Sebastian's School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Bartholomew Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Joseph Parish: 1.8 mi2St. Marys Church: 2.5 mi3Chapel of St. Sebastian: 0.2 miSt. Sebastian's School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›
  1. Saint Bartholomew Church — 0.1 mi · 1180 Greendale Avenue, Needham
  2. Saint Joseph Parish — 1.8 mi · 1360 Highland Avenue, Needham
  3. St. Marys Church — 2.5 mi

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

72 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarMensual (The entire school community gathers for First Friday Mass each month. The whole school also attends Mass on Holy Days of Obligation. Recorded as monthly.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each month the entire St. Sebastian’s community gathers in St. Bartholomew Church for First Friday Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”
      The whole school community attends a First Friday Mass each month.
      “The whole school also gathers for Mass on Holy Days of Obligation, including All Saints, the Immaculate Conception, Ash Wednesday, and the Ascension.”
      The whole school gathers for Mass on Holy Days of Obligation.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusSí (Mass is offered each school day at 7:15 AM in the Chapel of St. Sebastian. It is optional and open to students.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our School Chaplain offers Mass each day at 7:15 am in the Chapel of St. Sebastian. This optional Mass is open to students, faculty, staff, and the wider school community”
      A daily Mass is offered at 7:15 AM in the school chapel and is open to students.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarPor temporada (Adviento, Cuaresma) o algunas veces al año (Reconciliation is offered in each Religion class twice a year, and students may also meet the Chaplain to make confession. The Religion department page says the sacraments are offered on a regular basis; the more specific Sacramental Life page was used.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation is offered in each Religion class twice a year by the School Chaplain in St. Bartholomew Church.”
      Reconciliation is offered in each Religion class twice a year.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaCon regularidad (mensual o más) (The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration every Friday in the Chapel of St. Sebastian.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Friday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Chapel of St. Sebastian for adoration.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held each Friday in the school chapel.
  • En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSacerdote visitante o compartido (Christopher Boyle is listed as Chaplain, and the Chaplain offers daily Mass. This is recorded as parttime.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. School Leadership | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christopher Boyle Chaplain”
      Christopher Boyle is listed as the school's Chaplain.
    2. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our School Chaplain offers Mass each day at 7:15 am in the Chapel of St. Sebastian. This optional Mass is open to students, faculty, staff, and the wider school community”
      A daily Mass is offered at 7:15 AM in the school chapel and is open to students.
ATeología y plan de estudios: 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

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Religion is described as six years of religious study, grades 7 to 12. The high school courses are Sacramental Life (grade 9), Scripture (grade 10), Christian Ethics (grade 11) and Western Philosophy (grade 12); four years in high school.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religion | St. Sebastian's Schoolstsebs.org/academics/curriculum/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This seventh grade course provides an overview of the major topics undertaken during the students' six years of religious study at the School.”
      Religion is studied for six years, from grade 7 through grade 12.
      “This ninth grade course begins with a fundamental review of the beliefs of the Catholic faith.”
      Sacramental Life is the grade 9 religion course.
      “This tenth grade course examines in detail the Old and New Testaments.”
      Scripture is the grade 10 religion course.
      “The twelfth grade course introduces students to some of the major questions of western philosophy.”
      Western Philosophy is the grade 12 religion course.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (Western Philosophy (grade 12) and Christian Ethics (grade 11) are required religion courses that include philosophy and ethics.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religion | St. Sebastian's Schoolstsebs.org/academics/curriculum/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The twelfth grade course introduces students to some of the major questions of western philosophy.”
      Western Philosophy is the grade 12 religion course.
      “This eleventh grade course begins with an inquiry into Christian moral principles and the process of ethical decision-making.”
      Christian Ethics is the grade 11 religion course.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The mission states that the school seeks to engage young men in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason, which applies to its academic work as a whole.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Mission & History | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/about/mission-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “seeks to engage young men in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason”
      The school's mission is to engage students in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason.
ACultura del campus: 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.

Cultura del campus

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (A retreat is held for each grade from 9 to 12. The senior retreat is optional.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Retreats | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The 7th and 8th grade retreats take place in October while the 9th grade retreat takes place in February.”
      Retreats are held for grade 9 in February and for grades 7 and 8 in October.
      “The junior year retreat takes place on campus during the last week of August.”
      The junior retreat is held on campus in late August.
      “In their senior year, students have the opportunity to participate in an optional retreat held at the Craigville Conference Center on Cape Cod.”
      An optional senior retreat is held at the Craigville Conference Center.
      “The 10th grade retreat is focused on service.”
      The sophomore retreat focuses on service.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Personal de pastoralDos o más (Two ministry staff are listed: the Chaplain (Christopher Boyle) and a faculty member titled Music Ministry (Lauren Warner).)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religion | St. Sebastian's Schoolstsebs.org/academics/curriculum/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christopher Boyle Titles: Chaplain”
      Christopher Boyle is listed with the title Chaplain.
      “Lauren Warner Titles: Music Ministry, Faculty”
      Lauren Warner is listed with the title Music Ministry.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaDos o más (Liturgical Ministries, the Bible Study Club and the Arrows Together student prayer group are listed.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/student-life/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The ministries are composed of Altar Servers (for daily and monthly masses), Readers (Lectors), Eucharistic Ministers (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion)”
      Liturgical Ministries are a student club serving at Mass.
      “Open to all students, Bible Study club is an opportunity to congregate to read and discuss Bible passages chosen by the club members and leaders.”
      A Bible Study Club is open to all students.
    2. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Arrows Together, our student prayer group which meets during Advent and Lent”
      A student prayer group, Arrows Together, meets during Advent and Lent.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (Prayers are said before many classes, and all-school assemblies begin and end with a prayer.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It continues throughout the day, with prayers said before many classes”
      Prayers are said before many classes.
      “All-school assemblies begin and end with a prayer, usually offered by our Chaplain or Head of School.”
      All-school assemblies begin and end with a prayer.
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: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Horas de servicio obligatoriasInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (Service programs include food and clothing drives, pantry volunteering, and an annual summer service pilgrimage to Lourdes.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Service | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “coordinating food and clothing drives, volunteering at pantries”
      Students coordinate food and clothing drives and volunteer at pantries.
      “Eight St. Sebastian’s students traveled to Lourdes, France, this summer for a week of service, prayer, and reflection as part of the school’s annual pilgrimage.”
      Students take part in an annual summer service pilgrimage to Lourdes.

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

Fortalezas

  • A Mass is offered each school day at 7:15 AM in the school chapel, and it is open to students.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our School Chaplain offers Mass each day at 7:15 am in the Chapel of St. Sebastian. This optional Mass is open to students, faculty, staff, and the wider school community”
      A daily Mass is offered at 7:15 AM in the school chapel and is open to students.
  • Religion is taught in every grade from 7 to 12, including Western Philosophy in grade 12 and Christian Ethics in grade 11.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religion | St. Sebastian's Schoolstsebs.org/academics/curriculum/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This seventh grade course provides an overview of the major topics undertaken during the students' six years of religious study at the School.”
      Religion is studied for six years, from grade 7 through grade 12.
      “The twelfth grade course introduces students to some of the major questions of western philosophy.”
      Western Philosophy is the grade 12 religion course.
      “This eleventh grade course begins with an inquiry into Christian moral principles and the process of ethical decision-making.”
      Christian Ethics is the grade 11 religion course.
  • Service includes food and clothing drives, pantry volunteering, and an annual service pilgrimage to Lourdes.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Service | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “coordinating food and clothing drives, volunteering at pantries”
      Students coordinate food and clothing drives and volunteer at pantries.
      “Eight St. Sebastian’s students traveled to Lourdes, France, this summer for a week of service, prayer, and reflection as part of the school’s annual pilgrimage.”
      Students take part in an annual summer service pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Inquietudes

  • Confession is listed as offered twice a year in Religion class; the Religion department page describes the sacraments as offered on a regular basis.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Prayer & Sacramental Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/prayer-sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Reconciliation is offered in each Religion class twice a year by the School Chaplain in St. Bartholomew Church.”
      Reconciliation is offered in each Religion class twice a year.
    2. Religion | St. Sebastian's Schoolstsebs.org/academics/curriculum/religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation are offered on a regular basis”
      The Religion department states that the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation are offered regularly.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Chapel of St. Sebastian

  • Dirección: 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 02052
  • Ubicación: En el campus
  • Instalaciones: capilla

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Fuente: stsebs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stsebs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

14 grupos y actividades regulares · 2 en el campus, 4 fuera del campus, 8 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 4

  • Grade 7 to 9 retreatsFuera del campus
    October for grades 7 and 8; February for grade 9
    Single-day retreats directed by the Chaplain and Religion Department, held at the Connors Family Retreat and Conference Center in Dover. The day ends with Holy Mass.
    stsebs.org, stsebs.org
  • Sophomore service retreatFuera del campus
    Service-focused retreat in which half the class serves at Glastonbury Abbey and half at Sunset Point Camp in Hull, ending with Holy Mass at Glastonbury Abbey.
    stsebs.org, stsebs.org
  • Retiro de último añoFuera del campus
    November, two nights and three days (optional)
    Optional retreat at the Craigville Conference Center on Cape Cod for seniors.
    stsebs.org
  • Junior retreatEn el campus
    Last week of August
    Retreat for the junior class, with reflection, a movie, and Holy Mass.
    stsebs.org

Servicio 2

  • Summer service pilgrimage to LourdesFuera del campus
    Each summer
    Annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, with a week of service, prayer and reflection.
    stsebs.org
  • Service Program
    Service across all grades, including food and clothing drives, volunteering at pantries, tutoring and senior programs. Seniors complete a five-week service placement.
    stsebs.org, stsebs.org

Liturgia y oración 3

  • Adoración eucarísticaEn el campus
    Each Friday
    The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Chapel of St. Sebastian, and students and faculty may visit throughout the day. The school day ends with Benediction.
    stsebs.org
  • Ministerios litúrgicos
    Student club serving the school's daily and monthly Masses as altar servers, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and in the Schola and Mass Ensemble. Open to grades 7 to 12.
    stsebs.org
  • First Friday Mass
    First Friday of each month
    Whole-school Mass in St. Bartholomew Church in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
    stsebs.org

Formación en la fe 5

  • Bible Study Club
    Open to all students; reads and discusses Bible passages chosen by the members and leaders.
    stsebs.org
  • Arrows Together
    During Advent and Lent
    Student prayer group.
    stsebs.org
  • Divine Mercy Chaplet group
    A group devoted to saying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
    stsebs.org
  • Rosary on Thursdays
    Thursdays in October and May
    Groups say the Rosary in the Peace Garden of St. Bartholomew Church.
    stsebs.org
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation
    Twice a year, in Religion class
    Offered in each Religion class by the Chaplain in St. Bartholomew Church; students may also meet the Chaplain to make confession.
    stsebs.org

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Pastoral universitaria

Fuentes (4)
  1. Spiritual Life | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Through daily prayer and the sacraments, St. Sebastian’s nurtures a faith-filled community where students grow spiritually.”
    The school's spiritual life program is built on daily prayer and the sacraments.
  2. School Leadership | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/about/school-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Christopher Boyle Chaplain”
    Christopher Boyle is listed as the school's Chaplain.
  3. Contact & Directions | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/contact-and-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1191 Greendale Avenue Needham, MA 02052”
    The school's address is 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA.
  4. Chapel | St. Sebastian'sstsebs.org/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “each grade level gathers in the St. Sebastian’s Chapel for its own Class Chapel”
    Each grade gathers for Class Chapel in the school's own chapel.

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Excelencia académica

N/AExcelencia académica: Información insuficiente. Las fuentes oficiales todavía no cubren lo suficiente para calificarla.
Información insuficiente
Los datos federales cubren muy pocas de las medidas para calificar esta escuela.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 75% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.No reportado
  • Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 25% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.5.2 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

TipoEscuela católica independiente
DiócesisArquidiócesis de Boston, MA
Grados7–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)388
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12280
Mixta o de un solo sexoSolo hombres
Proporción estudiantes-maestro5.2 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años—
EntornoSuburbio

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

Arquidiócesis de Boston

Mons. Richard G. Henning, arzobispo de Boston

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is St. Sebastian's School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Sebastian's School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. Sebastian's School?
Mass is listed at Chapel of St. Sebastian. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. Sebastian's School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Sebastian's School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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