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Nouvel Catholic Central High School

  • LocationSaginaw, MI
  • Type and sizeParish school · Grades 9–12 · 161 students
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Nouvel Catholic Central High School and Junior High is a Catholic school in Saginaw Township, Michigan, listed by the Diocese of Saginaw's Office of Catholic Schools. Its campus ministry publishes a weekly Wednesday Mass for staff and students, prayer at the start and end of each school day, and a theology class in every student's schedule. Four years of theology and 100 hours of service are required for graduation, and diocesan priests offer confession to students several times a year.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Wednesday11:00 AM–12:00 PMSchool campus (the page does not name the room) · Typically on Wednesdays, as a Mass period in the regular school day schedule for staff and students.

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. NCC HS & JH Daily Schedule | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/ncchs-daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “11:00 - 12:00 Mass”
    The Mass period in the school schedule runs from 11:00 to 12:00.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Nouvel Catholic Central High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Thomas Aquinas Church: 0.8 mi1Holy Spirit Catholic Church: 1.8 mi2St. Stephen's Church: 2.6 mi3Campus Ministry and St. Paul Oratory Chapel: 0.1 miNouvel Catholic Central High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Church — 0.8 mi · 5376 State Street, Saginaw
  2. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  3. St. Stephen's 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.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

71 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 (Weekly Mass is celebrated each Wednesday for staff and students, and the daily schedule has a Mass period on Wednesdays.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass is celebrated each Wednesday for staff and students.”
      A Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays for staff and students.
    2. NCC HS & JH Daily Schedule | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/ncchs-daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass Schedule (Typically on Wednesday)”
      The school day schedule has a Mass period, typically on Wednesdays.
      “11:00 - 12:00 Mass”
      The Mass period in the school schedule runs from 11:00 to 12:00.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Diocesan priests offer confession to students several times throughout the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Diocesan priests offer the sacrament to students several times throughout the school year.”
      Confession is offered to students several times a year by diocesan priests.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is offered during the Easter season. The chapel is open for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students offer Adoration during the Easter Season.”
      Students offer adoration during the Easter season.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published. The campus minister is a lay theology instructor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass is celebrated each Wednesday for staff and students.”
      A Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays for staff and students.
      “Diocesan priests offer the sacrament to students several times throughout the school year.”
      Confession is offered to students several times a year by diocesan priests.
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 (Four credits of theology are required for graduation (the school profile lists 4.0 theology credits). Each student has a theology class as one of the class hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Nouvel Catholic Central High School & Junior High Handbookfiles.ecatholic.com/20082/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 credits of Theology, following standard curriculum”
      Four credits of theology are required to graduate.
    2. NCC 2026-2027 School Profilefiles.ecatholic.com/20082/documents/2026/9/NCC%202026-2027%20School%20Profile.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4.0 - Theology”
      The school profile lists four credits of theology for graduation.
  • 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.
  • 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 mission statement describes learning as seeking truth through faith and reason.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Nouvel Catholic Central High School & Junior High Handbookfiles.ecatholic.com/20082/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We are called to seek truth through faith and reason.”
      The school's mission describes learning as seeking truth through faith and reason.
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

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (High school students are offered a spiritual retreat each year, and scheduled retreats are a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As part of the curriculum, high school and junior high students are offered a spiritual retreat each year.”
      High school students are offered a spiritual retreat each year.
    2. 2026-2027 Nouvel Catholic Central High School & Junior High Handbookfiles.ecatholic.com/20082/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Spiritual retreats, as scheduled by Campus Minister”
      Scheduled spiritual retreats are a graduation requirement.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed. The Director of Catholic Identity is mentioned; not named on a staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mrs. Bridget Jacqmain Campus Minister/Theology Instructor 989-399-2228”
      Mrs. Bridget Jacqmain is the Campus Minister and Theology Instructor, with a listed phone number.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Three faith-based clubs or activities are listed: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We invite students to belong one of our 3 faith-based clubs/activities: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.”
      Three faith-based clubs or activities are offered: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.
    2. Get Involved - Clubs & Organizations | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/ncchsclubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bible Study | Mrs. Jacqmain”
      Bible Study is a club advised by Mrs. Jacqmain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “School begins and ends with prayer.”
      Prayer is part of the start and end of the school day.
      “Each student on campus is scheduled for a theology class as one of the class hours.”
      Every student has a theology class during the school day.
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 (100 hours of service over four years, with at least 20 hours each in school, church/parish and community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Nouvel Catholic Central High School & Junior High Handbookfiles.ecatholic.com/20082/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students must perform 100 hours of service over 4 years.”
      100 hours of service are required over four years.
  • 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 (The Protect Life Club is listed as a faith-based club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We invite students to belong one of our 3 faith-based clubs/activities: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.”
      Three faith-based clubs or activities are offered: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.
    2. Get Involved - Clubs & Organizations | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/ncchsclubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Bible Study | Mrs. Jacqmain”
      Bible Study is a club advised by Mrs. Jacqmain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (School-wide service projects include food and clothing drives and class charities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are given the opportunity to support school-wide service projects: food and clothing drives, class charities and other causes.”
      Students can support school-wide service projects such as food and clothing drives.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of theology are required for graduation, and every student has a theology class during the school day.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Nouvel Catholic Central High School & Junior High Handbookfiles.ecatholic.com/20082/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 credits of Theology, following standard curriculum”
      Four credits of theology are required to graduate.
    2. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student on campus is scheduled for a theology class as one of the class hours.”
      Every student has a theology class during the school day.
  • A Mass is celebrated each Wednesday for staff and students, and a Mass period appears in the school day schedule.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass is celebrated each Wednesday for staff and students.”
      A Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays for staff and students.
    2. NCC HS & JH Daily Schedule | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/ncchs-daily-schedule · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “11:00 - 12:00 Mass”
      The Mass period in the school schedule runs from 11:00 to 12:00.
  • Three faith-based student clubs are listed: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We invite students to belong one of our 3 faith-based clubs/activities: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.”
      Three faith-based clubs or activities are offered: Bible Study, Protect Life Club and Catholic Quiz Bowl.
  • 100 hours of service are required over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Nouvel Catholic Central High School & Junior High Handbookfiles.ecatholic.com/20082/documents/2026/8/2026-2027%20Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students must perform 100 hours of service over 4 years.”
      100 hours of service are required over four years.

Concerns

  • The only Mass listed is the weekly Wednesday Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass is celebrated each Wednesday for staff and students.”
      A Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays for staff and students.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and St. Paul Oratory Chapel

  • Address: 2555 Wieneke Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Chapel prayer timeOn campus
    St. Paul Oratory Chapel is open for students, faculty and staff to pray before the Blessed Sacrament during the school day. Theology classes spend part of their time there.
    nouvelcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Crowning of MaryOn campus
    Each May
    Students honor the Blessed Mother with a crowning in the courtyard.
    nouvelcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 3

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • School-wide service projects
    Food and clothing drives, class charities and other causes, with service projects in each grade level during school.
    nouvelcatholic.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 (2)
  1. Faith Formation | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/faithformation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Weekly Mass is celebrated each Wednesday for staff and students.”
    A Mass is celebrated weekly on Wednesdays for staff and students.
    “Mrs. Bridget Jacqmain Campus Minister/Theology Instructor 989-399-2228”
    Mrs. Bridget Jacqmain is the Campus Minister and Theology Instructor, with a listed phone number.
    “Mrs. Bridget Jacqmain Campus Minister/Theology Instructor 989-399-2228”
    Mrs. Bridget Jacqmain is the Campus Minister and Theology Instructor, with a listed phone number.
    “Nouvel offers a chapel for students, faculty and staff so they might have the opportunity to spend quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during the school day.”
    The school offers a chapel for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during the school day.
  2. Contact Us | Nouvel Catholic Central Schoolsnouvelcatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “2555 Wieneke Road Saginaw, MI 48603”
    The high school and junior high are at 2555 Wieneke Road, Saginaw, MI 48603.

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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.
25 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.38%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.5 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
DioceseDiocese of Saginaw, MI
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)161
Students in grades 9–12161
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio6.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges38%
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

Diocese of Saginaw

The Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss, Bishop of Saginaw

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Nouvel Catholic Central High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Nouvel Catholic Central High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Saginaw.
What is Nouvel Catholic Central High School’s Compass Score?
74 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Nouvel Catholic Central High School?
Mass is listed at School campus (the page does not name the room). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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