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Lumen Christi High School

  • LocationAnchorage, AK
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 7–12 · 131 students
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Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage, Alaska is a ministry of St. Benedict Parish. Its pages describe a weekly Friday school Mass, an optional daily Mass in the school building's chapel, a weekly reconciliation opportunity, a theology course in every year, and Faith in Action service hours that every student must complete.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Friday9:00 AMSchool Mass (the handbook says typically at St. Benedict's Parish) · Required school Mass. Confirm with the parish.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “All school Mass is celebrated each Friday at 9 a.m. and respectful and attentive participation is mandatory for all students and faculty.”
    A school Mass is celebrated every Friday at 9 a.m., and attendance is mandatory for students.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lumen Christi High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Benedict Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral: 2.7 mi2Chapel of the Archangels and campus ministry: 0.1 miLumen Christi High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Benedict Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 8110 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage
  2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral — 2.7 mi · 3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage

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

Faith scorecard

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

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The school Mass is celebrated each Friday at 9 a.m. and is mandatory for all students. The handbook says it is typically held at St. Benedict's Parish.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All school Mass is celebrated each Friday at 9 a.m. and respectful and attentive participation is mandatory for all students and faculty.”
      A school Mass is celebrated every Friday at 9 a.m., and attendance is mandatory for students.
    2. Parent Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LCHS-Handbook-2026-2027-2.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “School Masses are celebrated weekly, typically on Fridays at St. Benedict’s Parish.”
      School Masses are held weekly, typically on Fridays, at St. Benedict's Parish.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The handbook says optional daily Mass is celebrated during the week in the Chapel of the Archangels in the school building, depending on the parish priest's schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LCHS-Handbook-2026-2027-2.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “optional daily Mass is celebrated during the week in the Chapel of the Archangels in the school building for anyone wishing to attend.”
      Optional daily Mass is celebrated on weekdays in the school's chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (The handbook says reconciliation is offered at least once a week throughout the school year, depending on the parish priest's schedule. Advent and Lent reconciliation services are also held.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Parent Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LCHS-Handbook-2026-2027-2.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at least once a week throughout the school year.”
      Reconciliation is offered at least once a week during the school year, depending on the parish priest's schedule.
  • 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: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are offered. The faculty page lists Father Tom Lilly as pastor of St. Benedict Parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All school Mass is celebrated each Friday at 9 a.m. and respectful and attentive participation is mandatory for all students and faculty.”
      A school Mass is celebrated every Friday at 9 a.m., and attendance is mandatory for students.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is 4 credits for grades 9 through 12, with a theology course every year. Each year course is 1 credit; 4 credits gives four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Excellence at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Ninth through Twelfth Grade Courses Social Studies – 4 Language Arts – 4 Science – 3 Mathematics – 3 Theology – 4”
      Grades 9 through 12 require 4 credits of theology.
    2. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Course-Catalog-2026-2027-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 9: Study of Scripture and Jesus’ Ministry”
      A theology course is taken in grade 9, with a sequence of theology courses through 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 (The Theology 11 course includes the final book of the Principles and Choices philosophy curriculum, which covers ethics and justice. Earlier philosophy units are part of Theology 9.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Course-Catalog-2026-2027-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “During 11th Grade Theology, students will finish the last book of the “Principles and Choices” supplemental philosophy curriculum.”
      The 11th grade theology course includes a philosophy curriculum covering ethics and justice.
  • 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 program of studies says the curriculum is grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Course-Catalog-2026-2027-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The curriculum reflects this commitment by providing a Christ-centered learning experience grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church”
      The program of studies says the curriculum is grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
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

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each high school class (grades 9 through 12) goes on an off-site grade-level retreat during the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each of our high school classes goes on an off-site grade level retreat during the year”
      Each high school class takes a grade-level retreat during the year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is listed: the Campus Minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Doug Berry | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/team/doug-berry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “JOB: Campus Minister EMAIL: dberry@lumenchristiak.com PHONE: 907-273-1515”
      Doug Berry is the Campus Minister; email and phone are published on his profile.
  • 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 (Every school day begins with a student-led prayer over the intercom, and the day ends with a prayer to St. Michael.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every school day begins with a student led prayer over the intercom, in addition to the Pledge of Allegiance and school announcements.”
      Every school day begins with a student-led prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Faith in Action requires 30 hours per school year in grades 9 and 10 and 40 hours per school year in grades 11 and 12, which totals 140 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Faith in Action | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to participate in the school’s Faith in Action Program.”
      Faith in Action service is required of all students.
      “9th-10th grades 15 hours per semester/30 hours per school year”
      Grades 9 and 10 owe 30 Faith in Action hours per school year; grades 11 and 12 owe 40.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 12 is titled Principles of Catholic Social Teaching, and the faith page says the theology classes teach Catholic social justice teachings.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Course-Catalog-2026-2027-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 12: Principles of Catholic Social Teaching”
      A required senior theology course is on Catholic social teaching.
    2. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We instruct on Catholic social justice teachings (e.g. Care for the Poor and Vulnerable; Care for the Earth as God’s Creation; the Dignity and Rights of Workers).”
      Theology classes teach Catholic social justice teachings.
  • 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 (Charity drives and Faith in Action service to community agencies working with vulnerable populations are both described.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The purpose of the drives is not just to raise money and awareness but also to help students form solidarity with those less fortunate.”
      Charity drives aim to help students form solidarity with those less fortunate.
    2. Student Faith in Action | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “by providing support to Archdiocese and other community agencies working with vulnerable or special needs populations.”
      Faith in Action service supports community agencies that work with vulnerable populations.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in all four high school years, and the senior course is on Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Excellence at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Ninth through Twelfth Grade Courses Social Studies – 4 Language Arts – 4 Science – 3 Mathematics – 3 Theology – 4”
      Grades 9 through 12 require 4 credits of theology.
    2. Course Catalog 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Course-Catalog-2026-2027-1.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology 12: Principles of Catholic Social Teaching”
      A required senior theology course is on Catholic social teaching.
  • Faith in Action service is required of every student, totaling 140 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Faith in Action | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-in-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students are required to participate in the school’s Faith in Action Program.”
      Faith in Action service is required of all students.
      “9th-10th grades 15 hours per semester/30 hours per school year”
      Grades 9 and 10 owe 30 Faith in Action hours per school year; grades 11 and 12 owe 40.
  • Every high school class takes a grade-level retreat, and every school day begins with a student-led prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each of our high school classes goes on an off-site grade level retreat during the year”
      Each high school class takes a grade-level retreat during the year.
      “Every school day begins with a student led prayer over the intercom, in addition to the Pledge of Allegiance and school announcements.”
      Every school day begins with a student-led prayer.
  • A school Mass is celebrated each Friday, and an optional daily Mass is held in the school's chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Life at Lumen Christi | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/faith-life-at-lumen · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All school Mass is celebrated each Friday at 9 a.m. and respectful and attentive participation is mandatory for all students and faculty.”
      A school Mass is celebrated every Friday at 9 a.m., and attendance is mandatory for students.
    2. Parent Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Lumen Christi High Schoollumenchristiak.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LCHS-Handbook-2026-2027-2.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “optional daily Mass is celebrated during the week in the Chapel of the Archangels in the school building for anyone wishing to attend.”
      Optional daily Mass is celebrated on weekdays in the school's chapel.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel of the Archangels and campus ministry

  • Address: 8110 Jewel Lake Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: lumenchristiak.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, lumenchristiak.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, lumenchristiak.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Grade-level retreatsOff campus
    Each high school class goes on an off-site grade-level retreat, with a two-day retreat for seniors. Students pray and put faith into action at local service sites.
    lumenchristiak.org
  • Junior high retreats
    On-campus and off-campus retreats for junior high students with short community service projects.
    lumenchristiak.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Optional daily MassOn campus
    Optional Mass during the week in the Chapel of the Archangels in the school building.
    lumenchristiak.org
  • Weekly Friday school Mass
    Fridays at 9 a.m.
    The school Mass; students take part as lectors, altar servers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and choir members.
    lumenchristiak.org, lumenchristiak.org
  • Rosary, Stations of the Cross and novenas
    The school prays the Rosary once a month before school Mass, prays novenas, and students lead Stations of the Cross on Mondays during Lent.
    lumenchristiak.org
  • Mass of the Holy Spirit, May Crowning Mass and Baccalaureate Mass
    Start of the school year and May
    The school starts the year with a Mass of the Holy Spirit and ends it with a May Crowning Mass and a Baccalaureate Mass for graduating seniors.
    lumenchristiak.org

Faith formation 2

  • Reconciliation
    Offered at least once a week during the school year, depending on the parish priest's schedule. Advent and Lent services are organized by the Campus Minister and held at St. Benedict's Parish.
    lumenchristiak.org
  • Sports Leader program
    A program that emphasizes virtue development in all students, with the motto Virtue = Strength.
    lumenchristiak.org

Service 2

  • Faith in Action service program
    A required service program: 30 hours per year in grades 9 and 10, and 40 hours per year in grades 11 and 12, split between school, parish and community service.
    lumenchristiak.org, lumenchristiak.org
  • Charity drives
    Student groups and classes run drives such as Operation Rice Bowl, a stuffing drive and a senior penny drive.
    lumenchristiak.org

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

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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.
49 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.6 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

TypeParish school
DioceseArchdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau, AK
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)131
Students in grades 9–1280
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingCity

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

Local Church

Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau

The Most Reverend Andrew E. Bellisario, Archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Lumen Christi High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Lumen Christi High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau.
What is Lumen Christi High School’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Lumen Christi High School?
Mass is listed at School Mass (the handbook says typically at St. Benedict's Parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Lumen Christi High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Lumen Christi High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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