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Catholic high school

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

  • LocationIndianapolis, IN
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 829 students
Official website

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is a Catholic and Jesuit high school at 2801 West 86th Street in Indianapolis. Its Campus Ministry publishes a daily 7:45 a.m. Mass, a monthly First Friday confession and adoration, and an all-school Mass several times a year. Only the freshman retreat is required, and the school requires religious studies in each grade, including a Catholic social justice course, plus a community service course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:45 AMBrebeuf Jesuit campus (the chapel or room is not named) · Published as celebrated daily.

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. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Celebrated daily at 7:45 a.m. Open to all community members.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Luke Roman Catholic Church: 2.8 mi1Saint Luke Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church — 2.8 mi
  2. Saint Luke Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis

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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

70 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 yearA few times a year (All-school Masses are celebrated multiple times a year; each class also has a Mass in the spring semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated multiple times a year, the entire community is brought together.”
      All-school Masses are celebrated multiple times a year.
      “Each class at Brebeuf celebrates together in the Spring semester as a sign of community and renewal.”
      Each class celebrates a Mass in the spring semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members; the page also says Mass is available during Thursday afternoon PRTs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated daily at 7:45 a.m. Open to all community members.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is offered every First Friday of the month during the first PRT, and is also available by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Offered every First Friday of the month, during the first PRT. Also available by appointment.”
      Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every First Friday of the month and by appointment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration follows the 7:45 a.m. Mass on the First Friday of each month and concludes with Benediction during the afternoon PRT.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The 7:45 a.m. Mass on the First Friday of the month concludes with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration.”
      Eucharistic adoration follows the First Friday Mass each month.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Daily Mass is published; no page names a priest as the school's chaplain or campus minister. The only Jesuit priest named, Fr. Chris Johnson, SJ, is listed as the contact for an adult formation program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated daily at 7:45 a.m. Open to all community members.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.
    2. Adult Formation | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/adult-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Johnson, SJ”
      Fr. Chris Johnson, SJ, is listed as the contact for an adult formation program.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredThree years (Religious studies is 8 credits, each semester course is 1 credit. Seven semesters are religious studies courses (two each in grades 9, 10 and 11, plus one in grade 12): 7 / 2 = 3.5, rounded down to three. The eighth credit is the community service course, which is not counted as theology. Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Brebeuf Jesuit Course Catalog (2026)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772077763/brebeuforg/fw0poyldjj2qtrw209on/CourseCatalog-2026_f1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies and Community Service (8 Credits) Eight credits in religious studies are required.”
      Eight credits of religious studies and community service are required for graduation.
      “two semesters in each of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, then one additional semester course in the senior year.”
      Students take two religious studies semesters in each of grades 9-11 and one in grade 12.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Making Moral Decisions (grade 11, one semester) is a required religious studies course on morality and ethics in practice.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Brebeuf Jesuit Course Catalog (2026)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772077763/brebeuforg/fw0poyldjj2qtrw209on/CourseCatalog-2026_f1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The objective of this course is to assist students in developing a sound approach to making moral decisions.”
      Making Moral Decisions is a required religious studies course on morality and ethics.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The freshman retreat is required. The sophomore retreat is optional.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/retreat-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat remains the only required retreat for Brebeuf students.”
      The freshman retreat is the only required retreat.
      “This is an optional retreat for sophomores to take time to look at themselves and the challenges they face through the life of Saint Ignatius!”
      The sophomore retreat is optional.
      “Kairos is held at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis.”
      Kairos is a retreat held at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Amanda Emrich is the only Campus Ministry staff member named. The Campus Ministry page refers to campus ministers without naming them.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/retreat-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Please contact Amanda Emrich, Campus Minister at aemrich@brebeuf.org.”
      Amanda Emrich is the Campus Minister and the contact for retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Students spend a few minutes in the Daily Examen each afternoon, and Mass is celebrated daily.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily Examen | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/daily-examen · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each afternoon, Brebeuf Jesuit students spend a few minutes in quiet reflection.”
      Students spend a few minutes in quiet reflection each afternoon.
    2. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated daily at 7:45 a.m. Open to all community members.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.
BService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (The 2026 course catalog requires 30 hours of community service to the community. The Community Service class page states 40 hours of direct service. See gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Brebeuf Jesuit Course Catalog (2026)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772077763/brebeuforg/fw0poyldjj2qtrw209on/CourseCatalog-2026_f1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “which includes the requirement of 30 hours of service to the community.”
      The 2026 catalog states a 30-hour community service requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Social Justice, a junior religious studies course, explores the Catholic Social Justice Principles.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Brebeuf Jesuit Course Catalog (2026)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772077763/brebeuforg/fw0poyldjj2qtrw209on/CourseCatalog-2026_f1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The students will explore the Catholic Social Justice Principles and their commonality with other religious traditions”
      The Social Justice course explores the Catholic Social Justice Principles.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students take part in service immersion trips and social justice conferences, per the Community Service page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students also participate in service immersion trips, social justice conferences, and events such as Disability Awareness Day”
      Students take part in service immersion trips and social justice conferences.

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

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated daily at 7:45 a.m. Open to all community members.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.
  • Reconciliation is offered on the first Friday of each month, followed by adoration after the Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Offered every First Friday of the month, during the first PRT. Also available by appointment.”
      Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every First Friday of the month and by appointment.
      “The 7:45 a.m. Mass on the First Friday of the month concludes with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration.”
      Eucharistic adoration follows the First Friday Mass each month.
  • Religious studies is required in each grade, including a required Catholic social justice course and a Making Moral Decisions course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Brebeuf Jesuit Course Catalog (2026)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772077763/brebeuforg/fw0poyldjj2qtrw209on/CourseCatalog-2026_f1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “two semesters in each of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, then one additional semester course in the senior year.”
      Students take two religious studies semesters in each of grades 9-11 and one in grade 12.
      “The students will explore the Catholic Social Justice Principles and their commonality with other religious traditions”
      The Social Justice course explores the Catholic Social Justice Principles.
      “The objective of this course is to assist students in developing a sound approach to making moral decisions.”
      Making Moral Decisions is a required religious studies course on morality and ethics.

Concerns

  • Only the freshman retreat is required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/retreat-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman Retreat remains the only required retreat for Brebeuf students.”
      The freshman retreat is the only required retreat.
      “This is an optional retreat for sophomores to take time to look at themselves and the challenges they face through the life of Saint Ignatius!”
      The sophomore retreat is optional.
      “Kairos is held at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis.”
      Kairos is a retreat held at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis.
  • No page names a priest as the school's chaplain or campus minister.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Celebrated daily at 7:45 a.m. Open to all community members.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.
    2. Adult Formation | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/adult-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Chris Johnson, SJ”
      Fr. Chris Johnson, SJ, is listed as the contact for an adult formation program.

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Campus ministry home

Brebeuf Jesuit Campus Ministry

  • Address: 2801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
  • Location: On campus

Source: brebeuf.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, brebeuf.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 4 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Freshman RetreatOff campus
    August 25, September 2, September 16 and September 30, 2026
    Required overnight retreat for freshmen at Jameson Camp in Indianapolis.
    brebeuf.org, brebeuf.org
  • Sophomore RetreatOff campus
    October 27-28, 2026; November 11-12, 2026; January 27-28, 2027; March 23-24, 2027
    Optional two-day overnight retreat for sophomores at WayCross Conference Center and Camp in Morgantown, IN.
    brebeuf.org, brebeuf.org
  • Kairos RetreatOff campus
    September 9-11, 2026; January 12-14, 2027; February 16-18, 2027; March 10-12, 2027
    Three-day, two-night retreat held at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis, described as helping students grow in self-knowledge and self-esteem.
    brebeuf.org, brebeuf.org

Service 1

  • Service immersion trips and social justice conferencesOff campus
    Students participate in service immersion trips and social justice conferences.
    brebeuf.org

Faith formation 1

  • Daily ExamenOn campus
    Each afternoon
    Students spend a few minutes in quiet reflection each afternoon.
    brebeuf.org

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • Daily MassOn campus
    Daily at 7:45 a.m.
    Mass celebrated daily, open to all community members.
    brebeuf.org
  • All-school Masses (including the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the start of the year)On campus
    Multiple times a year
    The entire school community comes together for Mass multiple times a year.
    brebeuf.org
  • Class MassesOn campus
    Spring semester
    Each class celebrates a Mass together in the spring semester.
    brebeuf.org
  • First Friday adoration and BenedictionOn campus
    First Friday of the month (Benediction during the afternoon PRT)
    Eucharistic adoration after the 7:45 a.m. Mass, concluding with Benediction during the afternoon PRT.
    brebeuf.org
  • Student liturgical ministryOn campus
    Students plan liturgical events, sing in the liturgical choir, read at school prayer services, and distribute Communion.
    brebeuf.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Labre Ministry
    Listed among co-curricular clubs.
    brebeuf.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 (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Schoolbrebeuf.org/faith-and-justice/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry brings prayer, a relationship with God, and communion with others alive in the lives of our students.”
    Campus Ministry is the school's ministry office for prayer, worship and pastoral care.
    “Celebrated daily at 7:45 a.m. Open to all community members.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated at 7:45 a.m., open to all community members.
    “Campus Ministry brings prayer, a relationship with God, and communion with others alive in the lives of our students.”
    Campus Ministry is the school's ministry office for prayer, worship and pastoral care.
    “2801 West 86th Street Indianapolis Indiana 46268”
    The school's street address is 2801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
91 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Indianapolis, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)829
Students in grades 9–12829
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

The Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
What is Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School’s Compass Score?
79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School?
Mass is listed at Brebeuf Jesuit campus (the chapel or room is not named). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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