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Catholic high school

Archbishop Spalding High School

  • LocationSevern, MD
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,295 students
Official website

Archbishop Spalding is a Catholic, co-educational college-preparatory high school in Severn, Maryland, founded in 1963 as a girls' school staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Students take theology every year under a program guided by the USCCB curriculum, have a required retreat or retreat day in each grade, and complete 60 service hours. Campus ministry offers monthly Eucharistic adoration, weekly Rosary and Examen, chapel Masses during theology periods and a Lenten Reconciliation service.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Archbishop Spalding High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Bernadette Catholic Church: 0.3 mi1Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry Office and Chapel: 0.1 miArchbishop Spalding High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 801 Stevenson Road, Severn

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

47 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Class Masses are scheduled throughout the year in the chapel during theology class periods (2026-27 dates 'forthcoming'), and the Liturgical Music Ministry leads the student body at Mass; no page states how often all-school or class Masses are held.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Theology Department, in coordination with Campus Ministry / our Chaplain, have scheduled masses throughout the year in our chapel during Theology class periods. These masses are open to any faculty, staff, or student.”
      Masses are celebrated in the chapel during theology class periods throughout the year.
    2. Club Information | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/campus-life/club-information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “To lead the student body in meaningful praise through music at Mass.”
      The Liturgical Music Ministry leads music at school Masses.
    3. Spalding at a Glance | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/about/spalding-at-a-glance · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At Spalding, our Catholic identity guides every aspect of school life, shaping the way we learn, serve, and grow together. With over 130 Catholic ministries throughout the year on our calendar, ranging from prayer opportunities and faith formation gatherings to service experiences and Masses, students have numerous ways to engage with their faith.”
      Catholic identity shapes learning, and the calendar includes over 130 Catholic ministries a year.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The Worship & Prayer On Campus page lists the on-campus schedule (monthly adoration, weekly Rosary and Examen, Friday morning prayer, chapel Masses during theology periods) and directs students to daily Mass at 7 AM at St. Bernadette's parish 'just behind Spalding', not on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Theology Department, in coordination with Campus Ministry / our Chaplain, have scheduled masses throughout the year in our chapel during Theology class periods. These masses are open to any faculty, staff, or student.”
      Masses are celebrated in the chapel during theology class periods throughout the year.
      “Daily Mass at 7 am St. Bernadette’s just behind Spalding - You can attend and still make it to your first period!”
      Campus ministry points students to daily Mass at 7 AM at St. Bernadette's parish behind the school.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (A Lenten Reconciliation service during 7th and 8th periods with many priests for grades 9-11; seniors receive the sacrament on the Senior Retreat; otherwise by appointment with the chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During Lent, Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). During 7th and 8th periods, students will come to our Performing Arts Center, where many priests will be offering Confession in a beautiful service.”
      A Lenten Reconciliation service with many priests is held for grades 9-11.
      “(Seniors attend Reconciliation on Senior Retreat but are welcome to attend with a pass from their teacher.) * Also offered by appointment with Spalding’s Chaplain.”
      Seniors receive Reconciliation on the Senior Retreat; confession is also available by appointment with the school chaplain.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration in the chapel after school once a month.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration * Offered in the Chapel after school until 3:30pm once a month”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered in the chapel once a month.
    2. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Bible Study Club Monthly Adoration in the Chapel Weekly Examen Friday Morning Prayer in the Chapel”
      The Theology Department lists a Bible study club, monthly adoration, weekly Examen and Friday morning prayer.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Theology Department, in coordination with Campus Ministry / our Chaplain, have scheduled masses throughout the year in our chapel during Theology class periods. These masses are open to any faculty, staff, or student.”
      Masses are celebrated in the chapel during theology class periods throughout the year.
      “(Seniors attend Reconciliation on Senior Retreat but are welcome to attend with a pass from their teacher.) * Also offered by appointment with Spalding’s Chaplain.”
      Seniors receive Reconciliation on the Senior Retreat; confession is also available by appointment with the school chaplain.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is required each year: two semester courses in each of grades 9-11 and two semester electives (or IB World Religions II) in grade 12, i.e. 8 semesters / 2 = four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students are required to take Theology each year as part of their graduation requirements.”
      Theology is required in every year.
      “Freshman Year God’s Revelation: Jesus Christ (Semester 1) Christ’s Mission and Ministry (Semester 2) Sophomore Year Jesus Christ: Our Salvation (Semester 1) The Church: Our Story (Semester 2)”
      Freshmen and sophomores take two semester theology courses each year.
      “Junior Year Sacraments (Semester 1) Morality (Semester 2)”
      Juniors take Sacraments and Morality.
      “Non-IB Students: Choose two semester-long electives from the following: Sacred Scripture (Semester 1) Comparative World Religions (Semester 1) Catholic Social Teaching (Semester 2) Responding to Christ’s Call (Semester 2)”
      Seniors choose two semester theology electives, one of which is Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The Theology Department says its program is 'Guided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops curriculum.'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Guided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops curriculum, our program invites students to encounter Christ and grow in discipleship through both classroom learning and the relationships formed within our school community.”
      The theology program is guided by the USCCB curriculum.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Morality is the required second-semester junior theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Junior Year Sacraments (Semester 1) Morality (Semester 2)”
      Juniors take Sacraments and Morality.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The strategic plan's Catholic Identity goal is to integrate 'One in Christ' in every department; the school says its Catholic identity guides every aspect of school life; the English Department reads literature 'in conversation with faith and reason.'.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Strategic Plan | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/about/strategic-plan · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “1. Integrate One in Christ in every department of the school in a meaningful way.”
      A Catholic identity goal is to integrate the school's 'One in Christ' motto in every department.
    2. Spalding at a Glance | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/about/spalding-at-a-glance · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “At Spalding, our Catholic identity guides every aspect of school life, shaping the way we learn, serve, and grow together. With over 130 Catholic ministries throughout the year on our calendar, ranging from prayer opportunities and faith formation gatherings to service experiences and Masses, students have numerous ways to engage with their faith.”
      Catholic identity shapes learning, and the calendar includes over 130 Catholic ministries a year.
    3. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are guided to become critical thinkers, interpreting stories in conversation with faith and reason”
      The English Department reads literature in conversation with faith and reason.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each student has a required retreat opportunity: a one-day on-campus freshman retreat, a sophomore day of service and reflection (described as part of the Sophomore Retreat/Curriculum experience), a one-day off-campus junior retreat, and a three-day senior retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1s0OgBRXKwZKTUfnf_J2oNk1SKdYsB8b2A0CLNTdWI_c/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our retreats correspond with the developmental nature of a student’s spiritual journey and growth at Spalding. Therefore, all students are provided with a required retreat opportunity.”
      Every student has a required retreat opportunity.
      “Freshman Retreat A one-day retreat on campus to acclimate our incoming students to our community and opportunity for students to reflect on the beginning of their educational and spiritual journey as a Cavalier.”
      Freshmen have a one-day on-campus retreat.
      “Sophomore Service A day of service and reflection that extends one's faith calling to consider those in great need through ministry at a meal service program.”
      Sophomores have a day of service and reflection at a meal program.
      “Junior Retreat A one-day retreat off campus during spring of Junior Year centering on Virtues, Choices & Decision Making, as guided by God, and personal prayer.”
      Juniors have a one-day off-campus retreat in spring.
      “Senior Retreat A three-day, two night off campus culminating retreat centering on relationships with God, self, friends, and family.”
      Seniors have a three-day off-campus retreat.
    2. Sophomore Service (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1ENLrGcOFMXKqhb0GeEbFbmvBMW8zSipwBvbO1zdM8Tg/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Since these service hours are during the regular school day as part of the Sophomore Retreat/Curriculum experience, they do not count towards a student’s community service graduation requirement.”
      The sophomore service day is part of the sophomore retreat experience.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Director, Associate Director and a Campus Minister (3 ministry staff), plus one support staff member (not counted).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mrs. Caitlin Boyle Director of Campus Ministry Ms. Nicole Trumpler Associate Director of Campus Ministry Mrs. Rosemary Quast Campus Minister Mrs. Melissa Schaffer Campus Ministry Support Staff”
      The Campus Ministry team has a director, an associate director, a campus minister and a support staff member.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Bible Study Club, Campus Ministry Student Group, Examen Prayer group, Liturgical Music Ministry and Ranger Rosaries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Club Information | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/campus-life/club-information · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Student Bible Study is a student-run, after-school club focused on prayer, Scripture, and faith-based discussion.”
      A student-run Bible Study club meets after school.
      “Students interested in joining the Campus Ministry Student Team will engage in activities that promote recognition of our Catholic mission throughout the school.”
      The Campus Ministry Student Group is open to students.
      “The Examen Prayer Group offers a chance to slow down and look closer. Based on the 500-year-old practice of St. Ignatius, we gather to reflect on our day”
      An Examen Prayer group meets as a club.
      “To lead the student body in meaningful praise through music at Mass.”
      The Liturgical Music Ministry leads music at school Masses.
      “The Ranger Rosaries Club brings students together to handcraft durable, colorful rosaries that travel much further than our school hallways.”
      The Ranger Rosaries club makes rosaries for service members.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (First period begins with prayer and the pledge; the Rosary (Wednesdays) and the Examen (Mondays) are prayed during homeroom, and Masses are held during theology class periods.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sophomore Service (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1ENLrGcOFMXKqhb0GeEbFbmvBMW8zSipwBvbO1zdM8Tg/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students report to 1st Period and will be called to our Chapel following prayer/pledge for an orientation”
      The school day begins with prayer and the pledge in first period.
    2. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Rosary in the Chapel or in the Rosary Garden (weather permitting) * Meets once a week during homeroom on Wednesdays”
      The Rosary is prayed weekly during Wednesday homeroom.
      “Examen * Led by the Counseling Department on Mondays during homeroom.”
      The Examen is prayed on Mondays during homeroom.
      “The Theology Department, in coordination with Campus Ministry / our Chaplain, have scheduled masses throughout the year in our chapel during Theology class periods. These masses are open to any faculty, staff, or student.”
      Masses are celebrated in the chapel during theology class periods throughout the year.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (60 service hours, including 25 outreach hours, plus a culminating service reflection, completed between sophomore and senior year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hour Requirement Tips & Deadlines (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1u-r3ZzB9jFg6dvyBSIPxTPf61WXaqofdDYhKT5G9zDU/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “60 total hours & Service Reflection by January 24, 2029 (need to have reached 25 Outreach)”
      Students must complete 60 service hours, 25 of them outreach, and a service reflection.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is one of four senior theology electives (non-IB students choose two); it is not required of every student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Non-IB Students: Choose two semester-long electives from the following: Sacred Scripture (Semester 1) Comparative World Religions (Semester 1) Catholic Social Teaching (Semester 2) Responding to Christ’s Call (Semester 2)”
      Seniors choose two semester theology electives, one of which is Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Week-long summer mission trips (Habitat for Humanity. Romero Center Ministries' Urban Challenge) that include education on social justice issues; the service program aims to change unjust systems; campus ministry runs social justice activities.)
    Sources (3)
    1. ASHS Mission Trips (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1a5TIRmzQVOXAFsHUpBhSHwIe7FvgLv_aUvpZx4yxYEI/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “* Week-long mission experience in an outreach setting * Opportunity for direct service and education on social justice issues through serving people who are underserved and in great need.”
      Week-long mission trips combine direct service with education on social justice.
      “* Romero Center Ministries’ Urban Challenge (Camden, NJ)”
      One summer mission trip is the Romero Center Ministries' Urban Challenge in Camden, NJ.
    2. Service Hour Requirement Tips & Deadlines (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1u-r3ZzB9jFg6dvyBSIPxTPf61WXaqofdDYhKT5G9zDU/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Archbishop Spalding’s service program has been established to achieve a three-fold purpose: to address the immediate needs of underserved and marginalized populations, to seek ways to change the systems that inherently prove unjust to individuals, societies, and the world, and to transform our students into men and women who understand the reciprocal nature of service and justice.”
      The service program addresses immediate needs and unjust systems.
    3. Spiritual Life | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Community Service Fair/Social Justice Activities: Student Organizers, Ambassadors, Small Group Leaders, Speakers”
      Campus ministry runs a community service fair and social justice activities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Theology is required in all four years, and the department says its program is guided by the USCCB curriculum.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All students are required to take Theology each year as part of their graduation requirements.”
      Theology is required in every year.
      “Guided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops curriculum, our program invites students to encounter Christ and grow in discipleship through both classroom learning and the relationships formed within our school community.”
      The theology program is guided by the USCCB curriculum.
  • Every grade has a required retreat or retreat day, ending in a three-day senior retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1s0OgBRXKwZKTUfnf_J2oNk1SKdYsB8b2A0CLNTdWI_c/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our retreats correspond with the developmental nature of a student’s spiritual journey and growth at Spalding. Therefore, all students are provided with a required retreat opportunity.”
      Every student has a required retreat opportunity.
      “Senior Retreat A three-day, two night off campus culminating retreat centering on relationships with God, self, friends, and family.”
      Seniors have a three-day off-campus retreat.
  • Eucharistic adoration is offered monthly, and the Rosary and Examen are prayed weekly during homeroom.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration * Offered in the Chapel after school until 3:30pm once a month”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered in the chapel once a month.
      “Rosary in the Chapel or in the Rosary Garden (weather permitting) * Meets once a week during homeroom on Wednesdays”
      The Rosary is prayed weekly during Wednesday homeroom.
      “Examen * Led by the Counseling Department on Mondays during homeroom.”
      The Examen is prayed on Mondays during homeroom.
  • Graduation requires 60 service hours, including 25 outreach hours, and the school runs summer mission trips.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Hour Requirement Tips & Deadlines (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1u-r3ZzB9jFg6dvyBSIPxTPf61WXaqofdDYhKT5G9zDU/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “60 total hours & Service Reflection by January 24, 2029 (need to have reached 25 Outreach)”
      Students must complete 60 service hours, 25 of them outreach, and a service reflection.
    2. ASHS Mission Trips (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1a5TIRmzQVOXAFsHUpBhSHwIe7FvgLv_aUvpZx4yxYEI/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “* Week-long mission experience in an outreach setting * Opportunity for direct service and education on social justice issues through serving people who are underserved and in great need.”
      Week-long mission trips combine direct service with education on social justice.

Concerns

  • Campus ministry points students to the 7 AM Mass at St. Bernadette's parish behind the school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass at 7 am St. Bernadette’s just behind Spalding - You can attend and still make it to your first period!”
      Campus ministry points students to daily Mass at 7 AM at St. Bernadette's parish behind the school.
  • Scheduled confession is limited to a Lenten service (and the Senior Retreat).
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During Lent, Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). During 7th and 8th periods, students will come to our Performing Arts Center, where many priests will be offering Confession in a beautiful service.”
      A Lenten Reconciliation service with many priests is held for grades 9-11.
      “(Seniors attend Reconciliation on Senior Retreat but are welcome to attend with a pass from their teacher.) * Also offered by appointment with Spalding’s Chaplain.”
      Seniors receive Reconciliation on the Senior Retreat; confession is also available by appointment with the school chaplain.
  • Catholic Social Teaching is a senior elective rather than a required course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics at Spalding | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/academics/academics-at-spalding · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Non-IB Students: Choose two semester-long electives from the following: Sacred Scripture (Semester 1) Comparative World Religions (Semester 1) Catholic Social Teaching (Semester 2) Responding to Christ’s Call (Semester 2)”
      Seniors choose two semester theology electives, one of which is Catholic Social Teaching.

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Campus ministry home

Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry Office and Chapel

  • Address: 8080 New Cut Road, Severn, MD 21144
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, campus ministry office, rosary garden

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Catholic clubs and student life

19 groups and regular activities · 14 on campus, 5 off campus

Retreats 4

  • Sophomore Service dayOff campus
    Assigned dates, September to March
    Day of service and reflection at Our Daily Bread or the Franciscan Center, part of the sophomore retreat experience.
  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Spring of junior year
    One-day retreat on virtues, choices and decision-making, and personal prayer, led by seniors.
  • Senior RetreatOff campus
    Three-day, two-night retreat on relationships with God, self, friends and family, including Reconciliation.
  • Freshman RetreatOn campus
    One-day retreat on campus for incoming students, with senior and junior student leaders.

Service 5

  • Service requirementOff campus
    60 service hours (25 of them outreach to underserved populations) and a culminating service reflection.
  • Summer mission tripsOff campus
    June
    Week-long trips with Habitat for Humanity (Eastern Shore, VA) and Romero Center Ministries' Urban Challenge (Camden, NJ), open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors.
  • Ranger RosariesOn campus
    Club that makes rosaries for military service members.
  • On-campus service projectsOn campus
    After school on set dates
    Lunch-bag making for Happy Helpers for the Homeless and Empty Bowls painting for St. Vincent de Paul.
  • Community Service Fair and social justice activitiesOn campus
    Campus ministry events with student organizers, ambassadors and speakers.

Clubs and groups 2

  • Campus Ministry Student GroupOn campus
    Monthly
    Gatherings with food, faith sharing, small groups and prayer, open to all grades.
  • Bible Study ClubOn campus
    Two Wednesdays a month, 2:45-3:30 PM
    Student-run club for prayer, Scripture and faith discussion.

Liturgy and prayer 8

  • Chapel Masses during theology class periodsOn campus
    Scheduled throughout the year (2026-27 dates forthcoming)
    Masses in the school chapel for theology classes, open to any student, faculty or staff member.
  • Monthly Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Once a month after school until 3:30 PM
    Quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel; students may drop in.
  • Weekly RosaryOn campus
    Wednesdays during homeroom
    Rosary in the Rosary Garden, or in the chapel in bad weather; materials are provided.
  • ExamenOn campus
    Mondays during homeroom
    Guided Ignatian prayer led by the Counseling Department; an Examen Prayer group also meets as a club.
  • Friday Morning PrayerOn campus
    Fridays at 7:30 AM
    Scripture reflection and prayer in the chapel led by the Theology Department.
  • Lenten Reconciliation serviceOn campus
    Lent, 7th and 8th periods
    Confession with many priests in the Performing Arts Center for freshmen, sophomores and juniors; seniors receive the sacrament on the Senior Retreat.
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Campus ministry

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  1. Spiritual Life | Archbishop Spalding High Schoolarchbishopspalding.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Through Campus Ministry, students have consistent touchstones to nurture their spiritual growth, participate in meaningful liturgical experiences, attend retreats, and minister through service.”
    Campus Ministry runs liturgies, retreats and service.
    “Mrs. Caitlin Boyle Director of Campus Ministry Ms. Nicole Trumpler Associate Director of Campus Ministry Mrs. Rosemary Quast Campus Minister Mrs. Melissa Schaffer Campus Ministry Support Staff”
    The Campus Ministry team has a director, an associate director, a campus minister and a support staff member.
    “Through Campus Ministry, students have consistent touchstones to nurture their spiritual growth, participate in meaningful liturgical experiences, attend retreats, and minister through service.”
    Campus Ministry runs liturgies, retreats and service.
    “Archbishop Spalding High School 8080 New Cut Road Severn, MD 21144 410-969-9105”
    The school's address and main phone number.
  2. Worship & Prayer On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw7LES5OwV_3w8bHBV3Lbaf1Yz4sYsFVMaYfjzr4fMw/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Eucharistic Adoration * Offered in the Chapel after school until 3:30pm once a month”
    Eucharistic adoration is offered in the chapel once a month.
    “Rosary in the Chapel or in the Rosary Garden (weather permitting) * Meets once a week during homeroom on Wednesdays”
    The Rosary is prayed weekly during Wednesday homeroom.
  3. Service Opportunities On Campus (Archbishop Spalding Campus Ministry)docs.google.com/document/d/1lJzw4ZNVWHg2ARMY7Htc7MbfFbXt9bIPjVGXQmrkr7M/export?format=txt · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Happy Helpers for the Homeless Lunch Bag Making: takes place after school on the following dates: October 12, November 4, January 20, February 17, and March 17. Sign-ups are available one week prior to the event and are required (due to limited space). The sign-up sheet will be located outside the Campus Ministry Office.”
    Campus Ministry hosts after-school lunch-bag making for the homeless; sign-ups are at the Campus Ministry Office.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
77 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.4 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Baltimore, MD
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,295
Students in grades 9–121,295
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen

Source: archbalt.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Archbishop Spalding High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Archbishop Spalding High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
What is Archbishop Spalding High School’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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