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Cardinal Gibbons High School

  • LocationFort Lauderdale, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,031 students
  • SponsorArchdiocese of Miami
Official website

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a coeducational Catholic college-preparatory school of the Archdiocese of Miami in Fort Lauderdale, established in 1961. School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly, Mass is offered on Wednesday mornings in the Chapel of the Holy Family, and confession is available twice a semester during theology classes. Every grade has a retreat day each year, and students complete 25 hours of Christian service a year (100 to graduate), which the school ties to Catholic social teaching learned in theology courses.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday7:20 AM–7:45 AMChapel of the Holy Family, Ott Hall, Cardinal Gibbons High School · Weekly school Mass during the 2026-27 school year (Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026); parents, students, faculty and staff are invited.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Weekly Mass Wednesdays, 7:20 to 7:45 a.m. Chapel of the Holy Family”
    Weekly Mass is on Wednesdays, 7:20-7:45 a.m., in the Chapel of the Holy Family.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Cardinal Gibbons High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint John the Baptist: 0.1 mi1Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Henry Catholic Church: 1.7 mi3Saint Colemans Catholic Church: 2.1 mi4Saint Gabriel Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Saint Clement's Catholic Church: 2.8 mi6Campus Ministry and Chapel of the Holy Family (Ott Hall), Cardinal Gibbons High School: 0.1 miCardinal Gibbons High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John the Baptist — 0.1 mi · 4595 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale
  2. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  3. Saint Henry Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
  4. Saint Colemans Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 1200 Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
  5. Saint Gabriel Catholic Church — 2.6 mi
  6. Saint Clement's Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 2975 North Andrews Avenue, Wilton Manors

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

49 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 yearMonthly (The Faith & Service page says students celebrate monthly school-wide Masses, including Holy Days of Obligation; 2026-27 all-school Masses include St. Joseph Calasanz (Welcome Week, late August), Sept. 14 and Oct. 15. Each class also has Mass on its retreat day.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the academic year, our Cardinal Gibbons student body celebrates monthly school-wide Masses, including Holy Days of Obligation. Our individual grade level classes also celebrate Mass within their designated class retreats.”
      School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly, including Holy Days, and each class celebrates Mass on its retreat.
    2. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “together to celebrate the All School Mass in honor of St. Joseph Calasanz.”
      An all-school Mass in honor of St. Joseph Calasanz was celebrated during Welcome Week (late August 2026).
      “Sep 14 F Block: All School Mass - Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross”
      An all-school Mass is held September 14, 2026.
    3. School Calendar - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/gibbons-life/school-calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Thursday, October 15 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts *Day 2 All Day Subscribe to Calendar Alerts All School Mass”
      An all-school Mass is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (Mass is celebrated weekly in the Chapel of the Holy Family, on Wednesdays at 7:20 a.m. (Aug. 31, 2026 newsletter; the October 2026 calendar lists 'Weekly Mass' every Wednesday); a Communion service, not a Mass, is held on Fridays. A stated weekly schedule, not an omission.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is also celebrated weekly in our Holy Family Chapel, located in Ott Hall, as well as daily prayer opportunities before school begins each day. The Chapel serves as a more intimate space for our students to pray and reflect.”
      Mass is celebrated weekly in the Holy Family Chapel in Ott Hall, with daily prayer opportunities before school.
    2. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Wednesdays, 7:20 to 7:45 a.m. Chapel of the Holy Family”
      Weekly Mass is on Wednesdays, 7:20-7:45 a.m., in the Chapel of the Holy Family.
      “A brief Communion Service is held every Friday at 7:20 a.m. and lasts approximately 12 to 15 minutes.”
      A Communion service (not a Mass) is held every Friday at 7:20 a.m.
  • 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 (Confession is offered twice per semester (about four times a year) in the chapel during theology classes, with visiting priests (2026-27: Sept. 29-30).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are provided with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice per semester in the Chapel of the Holy family during the student’s Theology classes. On days designated for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we have priests come to hear confessions”
      Confession is offered twice a semester in the chapel during theology classes, with visiting priests.
    2. School Calendar - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/gibbons-life/school-calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Tuesday, September 29 Volleyball Girls Varsity vs. Big 8 (Away) *Day 1 All Day Confessions”
      Confessions were held September 29, 2026.
  • 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.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are celebrated weekly and monthly and 'priests come to hear confessions'; no page names a priest as chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are provided with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice per semester in the Chapel of the Holy family during the student’s Theology classes. On days designated for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we have priests come to hear confessions”
      Confession is offered twice a semester in the chapel during theology classes, with visiting priests.
      “Throughout the academic year, our Cardinal Gibbons student body celebrates monthly school-wide Masses, including Holy Days of Obligation. Our individual grade level classes also celebrate Mass within their designated class retreats.”
      School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly, including Holy Days, and each class celebrates Mass on its retreat.
    2. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Wednesdays, 7:20 to 7:45 a.m. Chapel of the Holy Family”
      Weekly Mass is on Wednesdays, 7:20-7:45 a.m., in the Chapel of the Holy Family.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 academic program is described as STREAM-based, integrating religion with the other disciplines so students see 'how knowledge and faith work together'; writing and research across every subject connect learning to faith and ethics; the philosophy commits staff to help students relate their learning to life and its transcendental goal.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Academics - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our approach to learning is STREAM-based — integrating Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. By uniting faith with inquiry and creativity, our students see how knowledge and faith work together to transform the world.”
      The curriculum integrates religion with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
    2. Writing and Research - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/academics/writing-research · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Writing and research are woven through every subject at Gibbons. From science labs to theology reflections, students practice expressing ideas clearly, citing evidence, and connecting learning to faith and ethics.”
      Every subject connects learning to faith and ethics.
    3. Mission, Vision & Accolades - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The administration and staff accept the responsibility, both through example and instruction, of demonstrating the viability of the Catholic Faith and of following an educational process, which helps its students relate their learning to life and its transcendental goal.”
      Staff demonstrate the Catholic faith through instruction and help students relate learning to its transcendent goal.
    4. School Counseling & College Advising - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/academics/guidance · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “counselors provide Christ-centered guidance lessons, one-on-one counseling, and faith-integrated academic planning”
      Counseling includes faith-integrated academic planning.
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

87 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 (Every grade level has a retreat day each year during the school day, with Mass (2026-27: freshman retreat Sept. 15, mandatory; sophomore retreat Oct. 7). An overnight Follow The Way (FTW) retreat is also listed (Oct. 22-24).)
    Sources (4)
    1. Retreats - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every grade level experiences a retreat day each year during the school day in which students come together as a class for a time of prayer, reflection, and bonding.”
      Every grade has a retreat day each year.
    2. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the academic year, our Cardinal Gibbons student body celebrates monthly school-wide Masses, including Holy Days of Obligation. Our individual grade level classes also celebrate Mass within their designated class retreats.”
      School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly, including Holy Days, and each class celebrates Mass on its retreat.
    3. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sep 15 Freshmen Retreat Mandatory”
      The mandatory freshman retreat is September 15, 2026.
    4. School Calendar - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/gibbons-life/school-calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Secondary Schools Day of Solidarity / Rosary Prayer All Day Sophomore Retreat”
      The sophomore retreat and a rosary prayer were held October 7, 2026.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The Faith & Service page refers to a Dean of Campus Ministry without naming the person. The Campus Ministry Club is moderated by Dr. The staff directory loads only its first page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The selection committee consists of members of the Theology Department, the Dean of Campus Ministry, and members of the administrative leadership team. The Rite of Commissioning is celebrated during an all-school Mass.”
      The school has a Dean of Campus Ministry; senior Eucharistic ministers are commissioned at an all-school Mass.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry Club (retreat leaders, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, lectors, service projects) and the Praise and Worship Team, which rehearses weekly for school Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Organizations & Clubs - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/gibbons-life/organizations-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Club is a way for students to become actively involved in “Living Our Faith.” The club encourages students to participate in their faith as retreat leaders (juniors and seniors), Ministers of the Eucharist (seniors), altar servers, lectors, technology for masses, and various service projects.”
      The Campus Ministry Club involves students as retreat leaders, liturgical ministers and in service projects.
      “The CGHS Praise and Worship Team meets weekly to rehearse music for upcoming Masses and services at the school.”
      The Praise and Worship Team meets weekly to prepare music for school Masses.
  • 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.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (25 hours of service each year, a minimum of 100 hours for graduation (2026-27 Christian Service Hour Program Guidelines).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Service is an integral part of the Cardinal Gibbons experience and each academic year students are required to complete at least 25 hours of community service.”
      Students must complete at least 25 service hours each year.
    2. Christian Service Hour Program Guidelines 2026-2027 - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786048648/cghsflorg/xrbzmzz1jhpu1u3virun/ChristianServiceHourProgram2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 25 hours of service per year, totaling a minimum of 100 hours for graduation.”
      Graduation requires 100 service hours (25 per year).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The 2026-27 service guidelines say students put into practice 'the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values learned in their Theology courses'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Hour Program Guidelines 2026-2027 - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786048648/cghsflorg/xrbzmzz1jhpu1u3virun/ChristianServiceHourProgram2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christian Service is an essential part of faith formation and a graduation requirement at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Students are called to put into practice the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values learned in their Theology courses.”
      Christian service applies Catholic social teaching learned in theology courses.
  • 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 (The Habitat for Humanity club educates students on affordable housing and volunteers at Habitat worksites; the Christian Service program is framed as 'acts of compassion and justice' with the poor and marginalized, at agencies such as HOPE South Florida and the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Organizations & Clubs - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/gibbons-life/organizations-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our mission as a club is to educate on the importance of affordable housing and understand the needs of others through a direct volunteer experience at worksites and Habitat housing communities.”
      The Habitat for Humanity club educates about affordable housing and volunteers at Habitat worksites.
    2. Christian Service Hour Program Guidelines 2026-2027 - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786048648/cghsflorg/xrbzmzz1jhpu1u3virun/ChristianServiceHourProgram2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The goal of this program is to help students reflect Christ in the world through acts of compassion and justice. Inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta, students serve as the hands and feet of Christ by engaging with the vulnerable: the poor, the sick, the elderly, and the marginalized.”
      The service program aims at compassion and justice with the poor, sick, elderly and marginalized.
    3. Christian Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The students volunteer and support various programs throughout the local area and beyond including HOPE South Florida, Kids in Distress, Relay for Life, Bright Horizons, St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, and the Special Olympics.”
      Students serve with local programs including HOPE South Florida and the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

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

Strengths

  • School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly, including Holy Days of Obligation, and Mass is offered weekly in the school chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the academic year, our Cardinal Gibbons student body celebrates monthly school-wide Masses, including Holy Days of Obligation. Our individual grade level classes also celebrate Mass within their designated class retreats.”
      School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly, including Holy Days, and each class celebrates Mass on its retreat.
    2. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Wednesdays, 7:20 to 7:45 a.m. Chapel of the Holy Family”
      Weekly Mass is on Wednesdays, 7:20-7:45 a.m., in the Chapel of the Holy Family.
  • Students complete 100 required service hours (25 a year), which the school ties to Catholic social teaching learned in theology courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Hour Program Guidelines 2026-2027 - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1786048648/cghsflorg/xrbzmzz1jhpu1u3virun/ChristianServiceHourProgram2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 25 hours of service per year, totaling a minimum of 100 hours for graduation.”
      Graduation requires 100 service hours (25 per year).
      “Christian Service is an essential part of faith formation and a graduation requirement at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Students are called to put into practice the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Gospel values learned in their Theology courses.”
      Christian service applies Catholic social teaching learned in theology courses.
  • Every grade has a retreat day each year, led in part by junior and senior retreat leaders.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every grade level experiences a retreat day each year during the school day in which students come together as a class for a time of prayer, reflection, and bonding.”
      Every grade has a retreat day each year.
      “Through Campus Ministry, juniors and seniors can participate as retreat leaders. These students participate and assist in leading grade level retreats and also venture out to local parishes and feeder schools to provide retreats for middle school students as well.”
      Juniors and seniors serve as retreat leaders for their school and for middle school students.
  • A Campus Ministry Club, a Praise and Worship Team and an OCIA program involve students in liturgy and sacramental preparation.
    Sources (2)
    1. Organizations & Clubs - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/gibbons-life/organizations-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Club is a way for students to become actively involved in “Living Our Faith.” The club encourages students to participate in their faith as retreat leaders (juniors and seniors), Ministers of the Eucharist (seniors), altar servers, lectors, technology for masses, and various service projects.”
      The Campus Ministry Club involves students as retreat leaders, liturgical ministers and in service projects.
      “The CGHS Praise and Worship Team meets weekly to rehearse music for upcoming Masses and services at the school.”
      The Praise and Worship Team meets weekly to prepare music for school Masses.
    2. OCIA Sacramental Preparation - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service/ocia-sacramental-preparation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Cardinal Gibbons High School offers a dedicated Sacramental Preparation program for students seeking to complete their Sacraments of Initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), adapted for high school students.”
      The school offers OCIA sacramental preparation for students.

Concerns

  • Mass is offered once a week on campus rather than daily. Friday's service is a Communion service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Weekly Mass Wednesdays, 7:20 to 7:45 a.m. Chapel of the Holy Family”
      Weekly Mass is on Wednesdays, 7:20-7:45 a.m., in the Chapel of the Holy Family.
      “A brief Communion Service is held every Friday at 7:20 a.m. and lasts approximately 12 to 15 minutes.”
      A Communion service (not a Mass) is held every Friday at 7:20 a.m.
  • Confession is offered twice a semester, and no page names a priest chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are provided with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice per semester in the Chapel of the Holy family during the student’s Theology classes. On days designated for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we have priests come to hear confessions”
      Confession is offered twice a semester in the chapel during theology classes, with visiting priests.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and Chapel of the Holy Family (Ott Hall), Cardinal Gibbons High School

  • Address: 2900 NE 47th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel of the Holy Family in Ott Hall (weekly Mass, reconciliation), chapel that seats 300

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Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 11 location not published

Service 2

  • Christian Service programOff campus
    25 hours each year
    Required service at registered nonprofits, approved by theology teachers and logged in MobileServe; partners include HOPE South Florida and the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.
  • Habitat for Humanity clubOff campus
    Club that educates on affordable housing and volunteers at Habitat worksites and housing communities.

Liturgy and prayer 8

  • Weekly MassOn campus
    Wednesdays, 7:20-7:45 AM
    Mass in the Chapel of the Holy Family in Ott Hall, open to parents, students, faculty and staff.
  • Reconciliation daysOn campus
    Twice per semester (2026: Sept. 29-30)
    Confession in the Chapel of the Holy Family during theology classes, with visiting priests; non-Catholic students may speak with them for guidance or pray quietly.
  • School-wide Masses
    Monthly, including Holy Days (2026-27: late August, Sept. 14, Oct. 15)
    Monthly all-school Masses; senior Eucharistic ministers are commissioned at an all-school Mass.
  • Friday Communion Service
    Fridays, 7:20 AM
    A brief Communion service (not a Mass) of about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Morning prayer opportunities
    Before school each day
    Daily prayer opportunities before the school day begins.
  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
    Commissioned at the start of the year
    Selected seniors, practicing Catholics in good standing with their parish, are trained and commissioned at an all-school Mass.
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  • Praise and Worship Team
    Weekly rehearsals
    Student musicians and singers who prepare music for school Masses and services.
  • Rosary prayer, Secondary Schools Day of Solidarity
    Oct. 7, 2026
    Rosary prayer listed on the school calendar.

Faith formation 2

  • Student retreat leaders
    Juniors and seniors help lead grade-level retreats and give retreats for middle school students at local parishes and feeder schools.
  • OCIA Sacramental Preparation
    A designated F Block class
    Preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist for students who have not received all the sacraments of initiation.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry Club
    Students serve as retreat leaders, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, lectors and Mass technology crew, and join service projects; moderated by Dr. Karen Stalnaker and Sister Bethany Miller.

Retreats 2

  • Grade-level retreat days
    Each year for every grade (2026-27: freshmen Sept. 15, sophomores Oct. 7)
    A class retreat day during the school day with prayer, reflection, community building and Mass; the freshman retreat is mandatory.
  • Follow The Way (FTW) Retreat
    Oct. 22-24, 2026
    Overnight retreat listed on the school calendar.

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 (6)
  1. Faith & Service - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry program allows students to actively engage in, and explore their faith, both on their own and alongside their peers.”
    The school runs a Campus Ministry program.
    “The selection committee consists of members of the Theology Department, the Dean of Campus Ministry, and members of the administrative leadership team. The Rite of Commissioning is celebrated during an all-school Mass.”
    The school has a Dean of Campus Ministry; senior Eucharistic ministers are commissioned at an all-school Mass.
    “Mass is also celebrated weekly in our Holy Family Chapel, located in Ott Hall, as well as daily prayer opportunities before school begins each day. The Chapel serves as a more intimate space for our students to pray and reflect.”
    Mass is celebrated weekly in the Holy Family Chapel in Ott Hall, with daily prayer opportunities before school.
    “The Campus Ministry program allows students to actively engage in, and explore their faith, both on their own and alongside their peers.”
    The school runs a Campus Ministry program.
  2. Organizations & Clubs - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/gibbons-life/organizations-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Club is a way for students to become actively involved in “Living Our Faith.” The club encourages students to participate in their faith as retreat leaders (juniors and seniors), Ministers of the Eucharist (seniors), altar servers, lectors, technology for masses, and various service projects.”
    The Campus Ministry Club involves students as retreat leaders, liturgical ministers and in service projects.
  3. Servants of the Pierced Hearts - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/faith-service/servants-of-the-pierced-hearts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The first three sisters in the new Our Lady of Lourdes convent at Cardinal Gibbons are Sr. Evelyn Maria, Sr. Bethany Marie, and Sr. Mercy Marie.”
    Sisters of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary live in a convent at the school.
  4. Chief Weekly Updates, Aug. 31, 2026 (newsletter) - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1788028823/cghsflorg/rarqxa3ulcullnsvqyyv/4ChiefWeeklyUpdates.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “prayer in the Chapel of the Holy Family located in Ott Hall.”
    The Chapel of the Holy Family is in Ott Hall.
  5. Map & Directions - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/about/map-directions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Cardinal Gibbons High School 2900 NE 47th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Tel: (954) 491-2900”
    The school is at 2900 NE 47th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
  6. About Gibbons - Cardinal Gibbons High Schoolcghsfl.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “a Field Turf multiuse facility and rubberized track and a chapel that seats 300”
    The campus has a chapel that seats 300.

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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.
46 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.78%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.1 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 Miami, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,031
Students in grades 9–121,031
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges78%
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 Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Cardinal Gibbons High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Cardinal Gibbons High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Miami. Its sponsor is Archdiocese of Miami.
What is Cardinal Gibbons High School’s Compass Score?
71 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Cardinal Gibbons High School?
Mass is listed at Chapel of the Holy Family, Ott Hall and Cardinal Gibbons High School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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