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Norfolk Catholic High School

  • LocationNorfolk, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 7–12 · 225 students
  • SponsorSacred Heart Parish, Norfolk
Official website

Norfolk Catholic High School, at 2300 Madison Avenue in Norfolk, Nebraska, works in partnership with Sacred Heart Parish within the Archdiocese of Omaha. High school students take theology in each of their four years and complete 10 hours of Living Faith service each year. Junior high and high school students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15 AM, and the school's daily announcements include a prayer.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

  • Friday8:15 AMNot stated · For junior high and high school students, per the school's Daily Schedule page.
  • Friday8:15 AMNot stated · All-school Mass on the first Friday of each month.

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. Daily Schedule | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Junior High and High School students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15am”
    Junior high and high school students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15 AM.
    “First Friday of each month an all school Mass is attended at 8:15am”
    An all-school Mass is attended at 8:15 AM on the first Friday of each month.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Norfolk Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Marys Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Norfolk Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Marys Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.5 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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Junior high and high school students attend Mass each Friday at 8:15 AM, and the first-Friday Mass is an all-school Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Daily Schedule | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior High and High School students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15am”
      Junior high and high school students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15 AM.
      “First Friday of each month an all school Mass is attended at 8:15am”
      An all-school Mass is attended at 8:15 AM on the first Friday of each month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    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 (A Friday Mass is published. The clergy listed on the school's staff pages are parish priests of Sacred Heart Parish.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clergy | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/staff/clergy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Pat McLaughlin Pastor”
      A parish pastor is listed on the school's clergy page; no chaplain role is stated.
    2. Daily Schedule | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior High and High School students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15am”
      Junior high and high school students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15 AM.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Computed as four full-year theology courses, one in each year: the school lists Theology as 4 years = 40 hours, and Living Faith hours are built into the theology curriculum for grades 9-12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Expectations | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/expectations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology - 4 years = 40 hours”
      Four years of theology are required, totaling 40 hours.
    2. Living the Faith | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/faith-service/living-the-faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Living Faith Hours have been built into the Theology Curriculum of Norfolk Catholic 9-12 Grades.”
      Living Faith hours are part of the theology curriculum for grades 9-12.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    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 (The school's daily high school announcements include a prayer, and junior high and high school students attend Friday Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Daily HS Announcements- Monday, October 12, 2026norfolkcatholic.org/daily-hs-annoucements/25089-daily-hs-announcements-monday-october-12-2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer: Lord of heaven and earth, unite our hearts to yours so that, filled with love for you”
      The daily high school announcements include a prayer.
    2. Daily Schedule | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior High and High School students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15am”
      Junior high and high school students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15 AM.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Living Faith service is 10 hours each year for grades 9-12 (5 hours each semester), which totals 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Expectations | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/expectations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology - 4 years = 40 hours”
      Four years of theology are required, totaling 40 hours.
      “10 hours of Living Faith Service each year, grades 9-12”
      Ten hours of Living Faith service are required each year for grades 9-12.
    2. Living the Faith | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/faith-service/living-the-faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students must complete 5 hours of Living Faith each semester.”
      Students complete 5 hours of Living Faith service each semester.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Knights for Life is listed among the high school activities. Its pro-life focus is named in the club's title.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities and Athletics | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/activities-athletics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Knights for Life”
      Knights for Life is listed among the high school activities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required for four years, and 40 hours of Living Faith service are required over four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. Expectations | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/expectations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology - 4 years = 40 hours”
      Four years of theology are required, totaling 40 hours.
    2. Living the Faith | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/faith-service/living-the-faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students must complete 5 hours of Living Faith each semester.”
      Students complete 5 hours of Living Faith service each semester.
  • Junior high and high school students attend Friday Mass, and the first-Friday Mass is all-school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Daily Schedule | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior High and High School students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15am”
      Junior high and high school students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15 AM.
      “First Friday of each month an all school Mass is attended at 8:15am”
      An all-school Mass is attended at 8:15 AM on the first Friday of each month.
  • Knights for Life is listed as a high school activity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities and Athletics | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/activities-athletics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Knights for Life”
      Knights for Life is listed among the high school activities.
  • The daily high school announcements include a prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Daily HS Announcements- Monday, October 12, 2026norfolkcatholic.org/daily-hs-annoucements/25089-daily-hs-announcements-monday-october-12-2026 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer: Lord of heaven and earth, unite our hearts to yours so that, filled with love for you”
      The daily high school announcements include a prayer.

Concerns

  • Only a Friday Mass is published.
    Sources (1)
    1. Daily Schedule | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/academics/daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Junior High and High School students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15am”
      Junior high and high school students attend Mass on Fridays at 8:15 AM.

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Campus ministry home

Norfolk Catholic High School (Living the Faith program)

  • Address: 2300 Madison Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
  • Location: On campus

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

Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Knights for Life
    Listed among the high school activities on the school's Activities and Athletics page.
    norfolkcatholic.org

Service 1

  • Living Faith service hours
    10 hours each school year, grades 9-12
    Service opportunities include parish festival work, a White Elephant Sale, a Serra Club priest appreciation dinner and camp counselor help.
    norfolkcatholic.org, norfolkcatholic.org

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

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Living the Faith | Norfolk Catholicnorfolkcatholic.org/faith-service/living-the-faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Living Faith Hours have been built into the Theology Curriculum of Norfolk Catholic 9-12 Grades.”
    Living Faith hours are part of the theology curriculum for grades 9-12.
    “Living Faith Hours have been built into the Theology Curriculum of Norfolk Catholic 9-12 Grades.”
    Living Faith hours are part of the theology curriculum for grades 9-12.
    “Norfolk Catholic High School 2300 Madison Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701”
    The high school's address is 2300 Madison Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701.

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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.
52 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.82%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.1 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 Omaha, NE
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)225
Students in grades 9–12134
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges82%
SettingTown

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 Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

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

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Questions families ask

Is Norfolk Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Norfolk Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Its sponsor is Sacred Heart Parish, Norfolk.
Where is Mass celebrated at Norfolk Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Not stated. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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