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Christopher Columbus High School

  • LocationMiami, FL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,740 students
  • SponsorMarist Brothers

All-male

Official website

Christopher Columbus High School is an all-male Marist Catholic high school in Miami, Florida. Students take four credits of theology and complete 100 hours of service, Mass is offered each weekday at 7:10 AM in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel, and retreats are offered for every grade level. Confession is offered in Advent and Lent, and the school lists a team of campus ministers, a liturgy coordinator, and a Respect Life Club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:10 AMGenevieve Abraham Chapel · Before school during the school year (2026-27 handbook and Liturgical Worship page; an older page lists 7:30 AM).

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. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Daily Mass Monday – Friday at 7:10 AM | Genevieve Abraham Chapel”
    Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 7:10 AM in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Christopher Columbus High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Lakes Catholic Church: 1.4 mi1Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 1.6 mi2Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church: 2.6 mi3Department of Faith and Mission and Genevieve Abraham Chapel, Christopher Columbus High School: 0.2 miChristopher Columbus High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Lakes Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  2. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.6 mi · 7355 Coral Way, Miami
  3. Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church — 2.6 mi

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

55 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 (The Liturgical Worship page and the 2026-27 handbook say all-school Masses are celebrated in the gymnasium and school liturgies are held 'throughout the year', without a frequency. The older Sacraments & Worship page says students celebrate liturgy weekly; the weekly figure was not used.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All-School Masses Throughout the year, the Columbus community gathers in the gymnasium to celebrate Mass as one family.”
      All-school Masses are celebrated in the gymnasium during the year.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Christopher Columbus High School (Faith & Mission)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784558427/columbushscom/nbhhcsjax76m8kqjzaix/StudentHandbook2026-2027July.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The school day begins and ends with prayer, and each class includes a prayer or reflection. School liturgies are celebrated throughout the year, with students serving as Eucharistic Ministers and in other leadership roles. Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m. in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel, which remains open throughout the day for prayer and reflection. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to all students multiple times each year.”
      The school day begins and ends with prayer and each class includes prayer; liturgies are held during the year, Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m., and reconciliation is available several times a year.
    3. Sacraments & Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/sacraments-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Eucharistic celebration is essential to spiritual growth; therefore, students celebrate Liturgy weekly throughout the school year.”
      The Sacraments & Worship page says students celebrate liturgy weekly during the school year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Monday through Friday at 7:10 AM in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday – Friday at 7:10 AM | Genevieve Abraham Chapel”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 7:10 AM in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Christopher Columbus High School (Faith & Mission)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784558427/columbushscom/nbhhcsjax76m8kqjzaix/StudentHandbook2026-2027July.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The school day begins and ends with prayer, and each class includes a prayer or reflection. School liturgies are celebrated throughout the year, with students serving as Eucharistic Ministers and in other leadership roles. Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m. in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel, which remains open throughout the day for prayer and reflection. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to all students multiple times each year.”
      The school day begins and ends with prayer and each class includes prayer; liturgies are held during the year, Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m., and reconciliation is available several times a year.
  • 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 (Confessions are celebrated in Advent and Lent, with priests from the Archdiocese invited to campus; the 2026-27 handbook says reconciliation is available multiple times each year.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Sacraments & Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/sacraments-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are celebrated during the Season of Advent and the Season of Lent. Two priests serve on faculty; students are able to see a priest on a voluntary basis.”
      Confessions are held in Advent and Lent; two priests serve on the faculty and students may see a priest voluntarily.
    2. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “we provide opportunities for students to receive this sacrament during key liturgical seasons. Priests from the Archdiocese are invited to campus to offer confession in a respectful, prayerful setting”
      Confession is offered during key liturgical seasons by archdiocesan priests who come to campus.
    3. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Christopher Columbus High School (Faith & Mission)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784558427/columbushscom/nbhhcsjax76m8kqjzaix/StudentHandbook2026-2027July.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The school day begins and ends with prayer, and each class includes a prayer or reflection. School liturgies are celebrated throughout the year, with students serving as Eucharistic Ministers and in other leadership roles. Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m. in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel, which remains open throughout the day for prayer and reflection. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to all students multiple times each year.”
      The school day begins and ends with prayer and each class includes prayer; liturgies are held during the year, Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m., and reconciliation is available several times a year.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Communal adoration in the chapel is offered 'throughout the school year'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the school year, students are invited to encounter Jesus in the quiet of the chapel—whether for a few moments or an extended visit. These opportunities for communal Adoration allow us to center our hearts on God”
      Communal Eucharistic adoration is offered in the chapel during the school year.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The school says two priests serve on the faculty and students may see a priest voluntarily, and that archdiocesan priests come to campus for confession.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/sacraments-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are celebrated during the Season of Advent and the Season of Lent. Two priests serve on faculty; students are able to see a priest on a voluntary basis.”
      Confessions are held in Advent and Lent; two priests serve on the faculty and students may see a priest voluntarily.
    2. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “we provide opportunities for students to receive this sacrament during key liturgical seasons. Priests from the Archdiocese are invited to campus to offer confession in a respectful, prayerful setting”
      Confession is offered during key liturgical seasons by archdiocesan priests who come to campus.
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 (4.0 theology credits are required for graduation (2026-27 Course Guide).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Explorers Course Guide 2026-2027 (Graduation Requirements)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768329056/columbushscom/fcdmitrerqzy7qquhojn/EXPLORERSCOURSEGUIDE_2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Social Studies 3.0 Theology 4.0 World Languages 2.0”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
  • 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.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Ethics: Life in Christ is a theology course on moral reasoning and the moral precepts of Christian discipleship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Explorers Course Guide 2026-2027 (Theology)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768329056/columbushscom/fcdmitrerqzy7qquhojn/EXPLORERSCOURSEGUIDE_2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Special emphasis will be on character education through targeted issues meaningful to students and the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      The theology course Ethics: Life in Christ covers moral reasoning and Christian moral precepts.
  • 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 2026-27 Course Guide states that the school's educational program in academics, spirituality and physical development is meant to lead students to personal faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Explorers Course Guide 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768329056/columbushscom/fcdmitrerqzy7qquhojn/EXPLORERSCOURSEGUIDE_2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christopher Columbus High School is committed to a comprehensive educational program in academics, spirituality, and physical development that will lead our students to the experience of personal faith and of their vocation as good Christians and virtuous citizens.”
      The program of studies states that the whole educational program is directed toward students' personal faith.
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 (Freshman orientation and overnight retreats, a sophomore overnight retreat, and a two-night Encounter retreat for juniors and seniors; the school says each grade level has a retreat experience.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our team takes time and prayer to ensure that each grade level has a retreat experience to match their needs.”
      Each grade level has a retreat.
      “We Are Marist Youth (Freshmen Orientation Retreat) Brotherhood for Good (Overnight Retreat - Freshmen) Clarity (Overnight Retreat - Sophomores) The Encounter (Two-Night Retreat - Juniors & Seniors)”
      Retreats are a freshman orientation retreat, a freshman overnight, a sophomore overnight, and a two-night retreat for juniors and seniors.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The Faith & Mission page lists 12 people; of the 10 shown, six are campus ministers (three of them Marist Brothers), plus a liturgy coordinator, a Marist Youth assistant and a freshman spiritual accompaniment brother.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAITH & MISSION - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mrs. Eyda Alegret Title: Campus Minister- Freshman Year Email: Phone Numbers: Work: ext. 2667 Brother Michael Brady Title: Campus Minister- Senior Year Email: Phone Numbers: Work: ext. 2252 Brother Peter Guadalupe Title: Campus Minister- Sophomore Year”
      Campus ministers include Eyda Alegret (freshman year), Br. Michael Brady (senior year) and Br. Peter Guadalupe (sophomore year).
      “Our adult Campus Ministers are a dedicated team of lay men, lay women, and Marist Brothers who accompany students on their faith journey.”
      Campus ministers are lay men, lay women and Marist Brothers.
    2. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Liturgy Coordinator Anneris De La Hoz Liturgy Coordinator/ Book Brothers Book Club Moderator”
      Anneris De La Hoz is the liturgy coordinator.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Marist Youth (weekly faith community), Peer Ministers, and the Respect Life Club.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Marist Youth - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/marist-youth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Marist Youth is a coed student faith community. In the spirit of Marist hospitality, we gather weekly to socialize, share our faith and life experiences”
      Marist Youth is a weekly coed student faith community.
    2. Clubs & Activities - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Respect Life Club Moderator: Deacon Jim Dugard - jdugard@columbushs.com Purpose: Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the inherent worth of all life”
      The Respect Life Club is moderated by Deacon Jim Dugard.
    3. FAITH & MISSION - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Peer Ministers are our student faith leaders who help bring the Gospel to life on campus.”
      Peer Ministers are a group of student faith leaders.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school day begins and ends with prayer, and each class includes a prayer or reflection.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Christopher Columbus High School (Faith & Mission)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784558427/columbushscom/nbhhcsjax76m8kqjzaix/StudentHandbook2026-2027July.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The school day begins and ends with prayer, and each class includes a prayer or reflection. School liturgies are celebrated throughout the year, with students serving as Eucharistic Ministers and in other leadership roles. Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m. in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel, which remains open throughout the day for prayer and reflection. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to all students multiple times each year.”
      The school day begins and ends with prayer and each class includes prayer; liturgies are held during the year, Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m., and reconciliation is available several times a 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 (100 hours over four years (80 direct, 20 indirect) are required to graduate.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/service-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete a minimum of 100 service hours to graduate from Christopher Columbus High School (80 Direct and 20 Indirect).”
      One hundred service hours (80 direct, 20 indirect) are required to graduate.
    2. Explorers Course Guide 2026-2027 (Graduation Requirements)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768329056/columbushscom/fcdmitrerqzy7qquhojn/EXPLORERSCOURSEGUIDE_2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Social Studies 3.0 Theology 4.0 World Languages 2.0”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The theology course Social Justice teaches the Church's social teaching; the course offerings chart places it in senior year. The service-learning program also aims to connect students to Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Explorers Course Guide 2026-2027 (Theology)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768329056/columbushscom/fcdmitrerqzy7qquhojn/EXPLORERSCOURSEGUIDE_2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students will learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Catholic Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The theology course Social Justice teaches the Church's social teaching.
    2. Service Learning - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/service-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “First, to deepen the culture of Christian service by allowing students to connect, through personal experience, to the tenements of Catholic Social Teaching;”
      The service-learning program aims to connect students to Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Respect Life Club, moderated by a deacon.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Respect Life Club Moderator: Deacon Jim Dugard - jdugard@columbushs.com Purpose: Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the inherent worth of all life”
      The Respect Life Club is moderated by Deacon Jim Dugard.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The service-learning program focuses on direct service to the marginalized; clubs include Global Relief (disaster relief) and Brothers for Others (support for the elderly).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/service-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Through personal reflection, planning and concrete actions, our students help those who have been marginalized by society and help restore a sense of dignity to all of God’s people.”
      The service-learning program directs students to serve people who are marginalized.
    2. Clubs & Activities - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Moderator: Fernando Machado - FMachado@columbushs.com Purpose: The purpose of this club is to help communities around the world affected by natural disasters”
      The Global Relief club, moderated by Fernando Machado, helps communities affected by natural disasters.
      “Brothers for Others is a student-led group that helps the elderly face rising food costs, fixed incomes, and economic hardship by raising funds and partnering with local businesses to organize shopping trips and provide direct support.”
      Brothers for Others is a student group that supports elderly people facing economic hardship.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered every weekday at 7:10 AM in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel, which is open for prayer throughout the school day.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass Monday – Friday at 7:10 AM | Genevieve Abraham Chapel”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 7:10 AM in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel.
      “Chapel Open for Prayer Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Genevieve Abraham Chapel is open throughout the day as a quiet refuge for prayer and reflection.”
      The Genevieve Abraham Chapel is open for prayer Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027, Christopher Columbus High School (Faith & Mission)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784558427/columbushscom/nbhhcsjax76m8kqjzaix/StudentHandbook2026-2027July.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The school day begins and ends with prayer, and each class includes a prayer or reflection. School liturgies are celebrated throughout the year, with students serving as Eucharistic Ministers and in other leadership roles. Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m. in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel, which remains open throughout the day for prayer and reflection. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available to all students multiple times each year.”
      The school day begins and ends with prayer and each class includes prayer; liturgies are held during the year, Mass is offered at 7:10 a.m., and reconciliation is available several times a year.
  • Students take four credits of theology, including courses on Christology, the sacraments, ethics and Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Explorers Course Guide 2026-2027 (Graduation Requirements)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1768329056/columbushscom/fcdmitrerqzy7qquhojn/EXPLORERSCOURSEGUIDE_2.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Social Studies 3.0 Theology 4.0 World Languages 2.0”
      Four credits of theology are required for graduation.
      “Students will learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Catholic Church’s social teaching and mission.”
      The theology course Social Justice teaches the Church's social teaching.
      “Special emphasis will be on character education through targeted issues meaningful to students and the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      The theology course Ethics: Life in Christ covers moral reasoning and Christian moral precepts.
  • Retreats are offered for each grade level, led in part by student peer ministers.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our team takes time and prayer to ensure that each grade level has a retreat experience to match their needs.”
      Each grade level has a retreat.
      “We Are Marist Youth (Freshmen Orientation Retreat) Brotherhood for Good (Overnight Retreat - Freshmen) Clarity (Overnight Retreat - Sophomores) The Encounter (Two-Night Retreat - Juniors & Seniors)”
      Retreats are a freshman orientation retreat, a freshman overnight, a sophomore overnight, and a two-night retreat for juniors and seniors.
      “Peer Ministers take responsibility for the experience of their fellow students on these retreat programs. They play a crucial role by leading the games, witness talks, small group discussions, and prayers on each of the retreats.”
      Peer ministers lead games, witness talks, small groups and prayer on retreats.
  • Students complete 100 hours of required service, and the school has a Respect Life Club and a weekly Marist Youth faith community.
    Sources (3)
    1. Service Learning - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/service-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete a minimum of 100 service hours to graduate from Christopher Columbus High School (80 Direct and 20 Indirect).”
      One hundred service hours (80 direct, 20 indirect) are required to graduate.
    2. Clubs & Activities - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/student-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Respect Life Club Moderator: Deacon Jim Dugard - jdugard@columbushs.com Purpose: Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the inherent worth of all life”
      The Respect Life Club is moderated by Deacon Jim Dugard.
    3. Marist Youth - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/marist-youth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Marist Youth is a coed student faith community. In the spirit of Marist hospitality, we gather weekly to socialize, share our faith and life experiences”
      Marist Youth is a weekly coed student faith community.

Concerns

  • Confession is scheduled in Advent and Lent.
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/sacraments-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are celebrated during the Season of Advent and the Season of Lent. Two priests serve on faculty; students are able to see a priest on a voluntary basis.”
      Confessions are held in Advent and Lent; two priests serve on the faculty and students may see a priest voluntarily.
    2. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “we provide opportunities for students to receive this sacrament during key liturgical seasons. Priests from the Archdiocese are invited to campus to offer confession in a respectful, prayerful setting”
      Confession is offered during key liturgical seasons by archdiocesan priests who come to campus.
  • Adoration is offered during the year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Throughout the school year, students are invited to encounter Jesus in the quiet of the chapel—whether for a few moments or an extended visit. These opportunities for communal Adoration allow us to center our hearts on God”
      Communal Eucharistic adoration is offered in the chapel during the school year.
  • The school says two priests serve on the faculty.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/sacraments-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Confessions are celebrated during the Season of Advent and the Season of Lent. Two priests serve on faculty; students are able to see a priest on a voluntary basis.”
      Confessions are held in Advent and Lent; two priests serve on the faculty and students may see a priest voluntarily.

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Campus ministry home

Department of Faith and Mission and Genevieve Abraham Chapel, Christopher Columbus High School

  • Address: 3000 SW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

19 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 3 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 4

  • Marist Youth Leadership Camp and Mission ConferenceOff campus
    Summer
    National Marist Youth programs in Esopus, New York.
  • Confirmation preparationOn campus
    Sessions, a retreat, a prayer service and Mass for students preparing for Confirmation.
  • Spiritual direction and accompanimentOn campus
    Spiritual direction is available, and each grade's campus minister meets individually with students.
  • Peer MinistersOn campus
    Student faith leaders who lead retreats, serve at school liturgies and assist with Marist Youth.

Service 3

  • Service Learning programOff campus
    Required 100 hours of service, mostly direct service to people in need through nonprofit organizations.
  • Brothers for OthersOff campus
    Student group supporting elderly people facing economic hardship.
  • Global ReliefOn campus
    Club that collects supplies and raises awareness for communities affected by natural disasters.

Clubs and groups 2

  • Marist YouthOn campus
    Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM, when school is in session
    Weekly coed faith community in the school chapel, open to Columbus students and students from other high schools.
  • Respect Life ClubOn campus
    Pro-life club moderated by a deacon, advocating for the unborn, the elderly and the vulnerable.

Liturgy and prayer 6

  • Daily MassOn campus
    Monday-Friday, 7:10 AM
    Mass in the Genevieve Abraham Chapel before school.
  • All-school MassesOn campus
    Throughout the year
    The school community gathers in the gymnasium for Mass.
  • Advent and Lent confessionsOn campus
    Advent and Lent
    Priests from the Archdiocese of Miami come to campus to hear confessions.
  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    During the school year (no schedule published)
    Communal adoration in the chapel.
  • Chapel open for prayerOn campus
    Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
    The Genevieve Abraham Chapel is open during the school day for prayer.
  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as altar servers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion (juniors and seniors, trained by the archdiocese), lectors, music ministers, sacristans and liturgical planners.

Retreats 4

  • We Are Marist Youth (freshman orientation retreat)
    One-day retreat for all freshmen before classes begin, part of freshman orientation (location not published).
  • Brotherhood for Good
    Overnight retreat for freshmen (location not published).
  • Clarity
    Overnight retreat for sophomores (location not published).
  • The Encounter
    Two-night retreat for juniors and seniors, held with the school community or at a gathering of Marist schools (location not published).

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Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. FAITH & MISSION - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mrs. Eyda Alegret Title: Campus Minister- Freshman Year Email: Phone Numbers: Work: ext. 2667 Brother Michael Brady Title: Campus Minister- Senior Year Email: Phone Numbers: Work: ext. 2252 Brother Peter Guadalupe Title: Campus Minister- Sophomore Year”
    Campus ministers include Eyda Alegret (freshman year), Br. Michael Brady (senior year) and Br. Peter Guadalupe (sophomore year).
    “Our adult Campus Ministers are a dedicated team of lay men, lay women, and Marist Brothers who accompany students on their faith journey.”
    Campus ministers are lay men, lay women and Marist Brothers.
    “Our adult Campus Ministers are a dedicated team of lay men, lay women, and Marist Brothers who accompany students on their faith journey.”
    Campus ministers are lay men, lay women and Marist Brothers.
  2. Marist Youth - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/marist-youth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Marist Youth is a coed student faith community. In the spirit of Marist hospitality, we gather weekly to socialize, share our faith and life experiences”
    Marist Youth is a weekly coed student faith community.
    “Tuesdays evenings - when school is in session. (Please see the school calendar for details) 7:00 - 8:30 PM CCHS Chapel (B Hallway)”
    Marist Youth meets Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the school chapel.
  3. Liturgical Worship - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/faith-service/liturgical-worship · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Chapel Open for Prayer Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Genevieve Abraham Chapel is open throughout the day as a quiet refuge for prayer and reflection.”
    The Genevieve Abraham Chapel is open for prayer Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM.
  4. Get in Touch - Christopher Columbus High Schoolcolumbushs.com/about-us/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “3000 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 Phone: (305) 223-5650”
    The school is at 3000 SW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165; the main phone is 223-5650.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
37 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.74%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.0 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 Miami, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,740
Students in grades 9–121,740
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio15.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges74%
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 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 Christopher Columbus High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Christopher Columbus High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Miami. Its sponsor is Marist Brothers.
What is Christopher Columbus High School’s Compass Score?
76 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Christopher Columbus High School?
Mass is listed at Genevieve Abraham Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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