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Bethlehem Catholic High School

  • LocationBethlehem, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 478 students
Official website

Bethlehem Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, supervised by the Diocese of Allentown. The 2026-27 handbook lists weekday Mass in the school chapel, a school Mass at least twice a month, and weekly anonymous confession in the chapel. Every student is required to make at least one retreat a year and to complete 15 hours of service each year, and a priest serves as the school's chaplain.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday2:40 PMChapel · 2026-27 handbook. The school website lists 7:30 AM for every weekday.
  • Tuesday–Friday7:30 AMChapel · 2026-27 handbook.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “On Mondays, Mass is celebrated at 2:40 PM in the Chapel and Tuesday through Friday, Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.”
    The 2026-27 handbook schedules weekday Mass in the chapel: Monday at 2:40 PM and Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 AM.
    “On Mondays, Mass is celebrated at 2:40 PM in the Chapel and Tuesday through Friday, Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.”
    The 2026-27 handbook schedules weekday Mass in the chapel: Monday at 2:40 PM and Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bethlehem Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Anne Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church: 1.7 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church: 2.2 mi5Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church: 2.2 mi6Campus Ministry and the Frassati Room: 0.1 miBethlehem Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Anne Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 450 East Washington Avenue, Bethlehem
  2. Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 730 West Broad Street, Bethlehem
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 1817 1st Street, Bethlehem
  4. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem
  5. Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem
  6. Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 312 East 4th Street, Bethlehem

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The 2026-27 handbook says the whole school gathers for a School Mass at least twice a month. The website says a School Mass is celebrated once a week during Advent and Lent. Recorded at the regular-year level.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The entire school community will gather at least twice a month to celebrate a School Mass together.”
      The whole school gathers for a School Mass at least twice a month.
    2. The Sacraments | Becahibecahi.org/4420-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent, we celebrate a School Mass once a week.”
      The website says a School Mass is celebrated weekly during Advent and Lent.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Weekday Mass in the chapel: Monday at 2:40 PM and Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 AM (2026-27 handbook). The website lists 7:30 AM every weekday; the handbook is the newer page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Mondays, Mass is celebrated at 2:40 PM in the Chapel and Tuesday through Friday, Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.”
      The 2026-27 handbook schedules weekday Mass in the chapel: Monday at 2:40 PM and Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 AM.
    2. The Sacraments | Becahibecahi.org/4420-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every day during the week at 7:30 AM, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated in our Chapel.”
      The school website says Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 AM every weekday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Anonymous confession in the chapel once a week, at a block set by the chaplain (typically Wednesday or Thursday). School-wide confessions are held three times a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anonymous Confessions are also available in the Chapel once a week during a certain period/block that is determined by the Chaplain.”
      Anonymous confession is offered in the chapel once a week.
      “There will be School-wide confessions in the Gym three (3) times a year involving outside priests.”
      School-wide confessions are held three times a year with outside priests.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration in the chapel on the first Thursday and Friday of each month, led by Live Vertical.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Sacraments | Becahibecahi.org/4420-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every first Thursday and Friday of the month, we’re so blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration in our Chapel that is led by Live Vertical”
      Eucharistic adoration is held in the chapel on the first Thursday and Friday of each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Stephan Isaac is named as the school's chaplain on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Becahibecahi.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Stephan Isaac Chaplain 610-866-0791, ext. 332 | sisaac@becahi.org”
      Fr. Stephan Isaac is the school's chaplain, with a published school phone extension and email.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 academics page says the school integrates Catholic values into every subject.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Becahibecahi.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through faith-based education, we integrate Catholic values into every subject”
      The school states that Catholic values are integrated into every subject.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The 2026-27 handbook requires every student to make at least one retreat a year, as a diocesan requirement. Named retreats include Kairos (juniors and seniors), Verso L'Alto (juniors) and class retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Therefore, students are required to participate in at least one (1) retreat a year.”
      Every student is required to participate in at least one retreat a year.
      “Complete all diocesan retreat and service hour requirements”
      Graduation commencement activities require completing the diocesan retreat and service hour requirements.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional staff are listed on the campus ministry page: the chaplain and the assistant director of campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Becahibecahi.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Stephan Isaac Chaplain 610-866-0791, ext. 332 | sisaac@becahi.org”
      Fr. Stephan Isaac is the school's chaplain, with a published school phone extension and email.
      “Mrs. Heather Maigur Assistant Director of Campus Ministry hmaigur@becahi.org”
      Mrs. Heather Maigur is the assistant director of campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The student club list includes Catholic Athletes for Christ and the Pro-Life Group. The Frassati Room hosts prayer groups and Bible studies, not separately named.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Becahibecahi.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Athletes for Christ Mr. Matt Corsi, mcorsi@becahi.org”
      Catholic Athletes for Christ is listed among the school's clubs, with a faculty moderator.
      “The Pro-Life Group of Bethlehem Catholic High School is a student-led organization that promotes the value and dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death.”
      The Pro-Life Group is a student-led organization that promotes the dignity of human life.
    2. The Frassati Room | Becahibecahi.org/the-frassati-room · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Frassati Room is the hub of Campus Ministry where we have our meetings, prayer groups, Bible studies, etc.”
      The Frassati Room is the campus ministry's hub for meetings, prayer groups and Bible studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is offered in the school chapel, and students are expected to attend all school Masses, prayer services and liturgies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Mondays, Mass is celebrated at 2:40 PM in the Chapel and Tuesday through Friday, Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.”
      The 2026-27 handbook schedules weekday Mass in the chapel: Monday at 2:40 PM and Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 AM.
      “All students are expected to attend all School Masses, prayer services, and other school liturgies.”
      Students are expected to attend school Masses, prayer services and other school liturgies.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The Agape Service Program requires 15 hours each year (60 over four years). The school profile page gives 60 hours of community service for graduation. A 2024-25 school profile PDF gave 70 hours; the newer page is used.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Agape Service Program Handbook 2026-2027 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bethlehem-Catholic-Agape-Service-Program-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “requires each student to complete a minimum of 15 hours of service each year between the end of the previous school year and April 15th of the current school year.”
      Each student must complete at least 15 hours of service each year.
    2. School Profile | Becahibecahi.org/school-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Graduation from Bethlehem Catholic High School requires a minimum of 27 credits and 60 hours of community service.”
      Graduation requires 60 hours of community service.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The student-led Pro-Life Group attends the state and national Marches for Life and runs baby supply drives for local crisis pregnancy centers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Becahibecahi.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pro-Life Group of Bethlehem Catholic High School is a student-led organization that promotes the value and dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death.”
      The Pro-Life Group is a student-led organization that promotes the dignity of human life.
      “Some of the group’s activities include attending the state and national Marches for Life, hosting baby supply drives for local crisis pregnancy centers”
      The Pro-Life Group attends state and national Marches for Life and runs baby supply drives.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Agape Service Program handbook says students may attend service trips and counts the hours of actual service on them.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Agape Service Program Handbook 2026-2027 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bethlehem-Catholic-Agape-Service-Program-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students who attend service trips may count only the hours of actual service completed.”
      Students attend service trips, and the hours of actual service on them count toward the requirement.

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

Strengths

  • Weekday Mass is offered in the school chapel, and a school Mass is held at least twice a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Mondays, Mass is celebrated at 2:40 PM in the Chapel and Tuesday through Friday, Mass is celebrated at 7:30 AM in the Chapel.”
      The 2026-27 handbook schedules weekday Mass in the chapel: Monday at 2:40 PM and Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 AM.
      “The entire school community will gather at least twice a month to celebrate a School Mass together.”
      The whole school gathers for a School Mass at least twice a month.
  • Anonymous confession is offered in the chapel once a week, and school-wide confessions are held three times a year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Anonymous Confessions are also available in the Chapel once a week during a certain period/block that is determined by the Chaplain.”
      Anonymous confession is offered in the chapel once a week.
      “There will be School-wide confessions in the Gym three (3) times a year involving outside priests.”
      School-wide confessions are held three times a year with outside priests.
  • Every student is required to make at least one retreat a year, and the school requires 15 hours of service each year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Therefore, students are required to participate in at least one (1) retreat a year.”
      Every student is required to participate in at least one retreat a year.
    2. Agape Service Program Handbook 2026-2027 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bethlehem-Catholic-Agape-Service-Program-Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “requires each student to complete a minimum of 15 hours of service each year between the end of the previous school year and April 15th of the current school year.”
      Each student must complete at least 15 hours of service each year.

Concerns

  • The school's published service requirement differs between pages: 60 hours for graduation on the school profile, and 70 hours in an older 2024-25 profile.
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile | Becahibecahi.org/school-profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Graduation from Bethlehem Catholic High School requires a minimum of 27 credits and 60 hours of community service.”
      Graduation requires 60 hours of community service.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and the Frassati Room

  • Address: 2133 Madison Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, student lounge with couches and games, meeting and prayer room (Frassati Room, Senior Hall, Room 208)

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Vocation field tripsOff campus
    Field trips for boys to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and for girls to convents.
    becahi.org
  • Frassati Room prayer groups and Bible studiesOn campus
    Before, during or after school, when the room is open
    Campus ministry meetings, prayer groups and Bible studies are held in the Frassati Room.
    becahi.org, becahi.org

Retreats 2

  • Kairos retreatOff campus
    Fall (seniors) and spring (juniors)
    Multi-day retreat at the Malvern Retreat Center in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Counts toward the annual retreat requirement.
    becahi.org, becahi.org
  • Verso L'Alto
    Typically fall or spring
    Hiking retreat for juniors based on the life of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, sponsored and led by Live Vertical.
    becahi.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    First Thursday and Friday of each month
    Adoration in the school chapel, led by Live Vertical.
    becahi.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Pro-Life Group
    Student-led group that promotes the dignity of human life. Attends the state and national Marches for Life and runs baby supply drives for local crisis pregnancy centers.
    becahi.org, becahi.org
  • Catholic Athletes for Christ
    Listed among the school's clubs with a faculty moderator.
    becahi.org

Service 1

  • Agape Service Program
    Required community service program: 15 hours each year, with campus ministry service opportunities and approved service trips.
    becahi.org, becahi.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. Campus Ministry | Becahibecahi.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Stephan Isaac Chaplain 610-866-0791, ext. 332 | sisaac@becahi.org”
    Fr. Stephan Isaac is the school's chaplain, with a published school phone extension and email.
    “Mrs. Heather Maigur Assistant Director of Campus Ministry hmaigur@becahi.org”
    Mrs. Heather Maigur is the assistant director of campus ministry.
    “Fr. Stephan Isaac Chaplain 610-866-0791, ext. 332 | sisaac@becahi.org”
    Fr. Stephan Isaac is the school's chaplain, with a published school phone extension and email.
  2. The Sacraments | Becahibecahi.org/4420-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Every day during the week at 7:30 AM, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated in our Chapel.”
    The school website says Mass is celebrated in the chapel at 7:30 AM every weekday.
  3. The Frassati Room | Becahibecahi.org/the-frassati-room · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Frassati Room is the hub of Campus Ministry where we have our meetings, prayer groups, Bible studies, etc.”
    The Frassati Room is the campus ministry's hub for meetings, prayer groups and Bible studies.
  4. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Bethlehem Catholic High Schoolbecahi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HANDBOOK-26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Frassati Room, located in Senior Hall in Room 208, is the home of our Campus Ministry and a place of welcome, fellowship, and prayer for all students.”
    The Frassati Room is in Senior Hall, Room 208.
  5. Contact | Becahibecahi.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Bethlehem Catholic High School, Inc. 2133 Madison Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017”
    The school's address is 2133 Madison Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: 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.
45 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.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.3 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
DioceseDiocese of Allentown, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)478
Students in grades 9–12478
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingCity

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

Diocese of Allentown

The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Bethlehem Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bethlehem Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Allentown.
What is Bethlehem Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Bethlehem Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Bethlehem Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Bethlehem Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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