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Pius X High School

  • LocationLincoln, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 1,068 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Lincoln
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Pius X Catholic High School is a co-educational high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, founded in 1956 and operated by the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln. All students take a year of theology in every grade, including Catholic Moral Life, Social Justice and Apologetics, and must complete four retreats to graduate; seniors complete 36 service hours. Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Thursday and on first Fridays, all-school Masses are held at least monthly, confession is available after school every weekday, adoration is held Tuesdays and first Fridays, and a priest is listed as campus chaplain.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday–Thursday7:15 AMPius X Catholic High School · When school is in session; no morning Mass on all-school Mass days. The Pack the Court description places the 7:15 Mass in the gym; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.
  • Friday7:15 AMPius X Catholic High School · First Fridays only, when school is in session.

Confession 1

  • Monday–Friday3:30 PMPius X Catholic High School · After school, until done; the calendars page also lists confession during 5th period (no clock time).

Adoration 2

  • Tuesday7:40 AM–3:40 PMPius X Catholic High School · Every Tuesday during the school year.
  • Friday7:45 AM–3:15 PMPius X Catholic High School · First Friday of each month.

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 (2)
  1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Daily Mass- Held each day Monday through Thursday at 7:15 am. We do not have morning Mass when school is not in session. We do not have morning Mass on days we have All School Mass.”
    Weekday Mass is held Monday through Thursday at 7:15 a.m. when school is in session, except on all-school Mass days.
    “Daily Confession After school: Monday through Friday 3:30pm until done Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday 7:40am – 3:40pm Every First Friday 7:45am – 3:15pm”
    Confession is offered after school every weekday from 3:30 p.m. adoration is held every Tuesday and every First Friday during the school day.
    “Daily Confession After school: Monday through Friday 3:30pm until done Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday 7:40am – 3:40pm Every First Friday 7:45am – 3:15pm”
    Confession is offered after school every weekday from 3:30 p.m. adoration is held every Tuesday and every First Friday during the school day.
    “Daily Confession After school: Monday through Friday 3:30pm until done Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday 7:40am – 3:40pm Every First Friday 7:45am – 3:15pm”
    Confession is offered after school every weekday from 3:30 p.m. adoration is held every Tuesday and every First Friday during the school day.
  2. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Daily Mass | Mondays through Thursdays, and First Fridays (when school is in session) at 7:15 am Confessions | 5th Period & After School Adoration | Tuesdays and First Friday of each month (Outside guests welcome) Our chapel is temporarily located in Room 1103”
    Mass is at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday and First Fridays; confession during 5th period and after school; adoration Tuesdays and First Fridays; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pius X High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miAdoration Convent of Christ the King: 0.4 mi1Cristo Rey Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Saint Josephs Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Saint Teresa Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.8 mi5John XXIII Diocesan Center: 2.0 mi6Campus Ministry and chapel, Pius X Catholic High School: 0.1 miPius X High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Adoration Convent of Christ the King — 0.4 mi · 1040 South Cotner Boulevard, Lincoln
  2. Cristo Rey Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 4221 J Street, Lincoln
  3. Saint Josephs Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  4. Saint Teresa Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 735 South 36th Street, Lincoln
  5. Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln
  6. John XXIII Diocesan Center — 2.0 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

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The 2026-27 calendar lists all-school Masses on Nov. 2 (All Souls), Dec. 4, Jan. 6, Feb. 4 (with Eucharistic procession), Feb. 10 and 11 (Grandparents Day. Ash Wednesday), Mar. 5, Mar. 19, Apr. 2, Apr. 16 and May 3 (May Crowning): at least monthly, often twice a month; not weekly.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday, November 2: All School Mass - All Souls Mass, 10:36 am”
      An all-school All Souls Mass is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
      “Friday, December 4: All School Mass, 10:09 am”
      An all-school Mass is scheduled for December 4, 2026.
      “Wednesday, January 6: All School Mass, 10 am”
      An all-school Mass is scheduled for January 6, 2027.
      “Thursday, February 4: All School Mass and Eucharistic Procession, 9:54 am”
      An all-school Mass with a Eucharistic procession is scheduled for February 4, 2027.
      “Wednesday, February 10: Grandparents Day - All School Mass (Ash Wednesday), 10 am”
      An all-school Ash Wednesday Mass is scheduled for February 10, 2027.
      “Friday, March 5: All School Mass, 10:09 am”
      An all-school Mass is scheduled for March 5, 2027.
      “Friday, April 2: All School Mass, 10 am”
      An all-school Mass is scheduled for April 2, 2027.
    2. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sign up in Campus Ministry office to help at the all-school Masses as an altar server, reader and/or gift bearer.”
      Students serve as altar servers, readers and gift bearers at all-school Masses.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The Faith page says 'Daily Mass' is held Monday through Thursday at 7:15 a.m., and the calendars page lists it Mondays through Thursdays and First Fridays when school is in session (no morning Mass on all-school Mass days). Stated days override the label: Mass is not offered every weekday. Admissions pages saying 'Daily Mass opportunity' are less specific.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass- Held each day Monday through Thursday at 7:15 am. We do not have morning Mass when school is not in session. We do not have morning Mass on days we have All School Mass.”
      Weekday Mass is held Monday through Thursday at 7:15 a.m. when school is in session, except on all-school Mass days.
    2. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass | Mondays through Thursdays, and First Fridays (when school is in session) at 7:15 am Confessions | 5th Period & After School Adoration | Tuesdays and First Friday of each month (Outside guests welcome) Our chapel is temporarily located in Room 1103”
      Mass is at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday and First Fridays; confession during 5th period and after school; adoration Tuesdays and First Fridays; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Confession is offered after school Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. 'until done' (Faith page) and during 5th period and after school (calendars page); it is also part of the monthly Restore night.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Confession After school: Monday through Friday 3:30pm until done Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday 7:40am – 3:40pm Every First Friday 7:45am – 3:15pm”
      Confession is offered after school every weekday from 3:30 p.m. adoration is held every Tuesday and every First Friday during the school day.
    2. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass | Mondays through Thursdays, and First Fridays (when school is in session) at 7:15 am Confessions | 5th Period & After School Adoration | Tuesdays and First Friday of each month (Outside guests welcome) Our chapel is temporarily located in Room 1103”
      Mass is at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday and First Fridays; confession during 5th period and after school; adoration Tuesdays and First Fridays; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic adoration every Tuesday (7:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) and every First Friday (7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.), plus the monthly Restore evening of adoration.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Confession After school: Monday through Friday 3:30pm until done Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday 7:40am – 3:40pm Every First Friday 7:45am – 3:15pm”
      Confession is offered after school every weekday from 3:30 p.m. adoration is held every Tuesday and every First Friday during the school day.
      “Restore is an incredible night of Adoration that occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm at Pius in the gym. Restore starts with a student testimony followed by adoration, confessions, prayer teams, and praise and worship!”
      Restore is a monthly evening of adoration, confession, prayer teams and praise and worship in the gym.
    2. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass | Mondays through Thursdays, and First Fridays (when school is in session) at 7:15 am Confessions | 5th Period & After School Adoration | Tuesdays and First Friday of each month (Outside guests welcome) Our chapel is temporarily located in Room 1103”
      Mass is at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday and First Fridays; confession during 5th period and after school; adoration Tuesdays and First Fridays; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Robert Froeschl is listed as Campus Chaplain on the Faith page and in the staff directory. Several other priests teach theology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Robert Froeschl Campus Chaplain Lily Spangler Campus Ministry Scotty Sullivan Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Robert Froeschl is campus chaplain; Lily Spangler and Scotty Sullivan serve in Campus Ministry.
    2. Teachers & Staff by Department | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/about/staff-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Fr. Robert Froeschl Campus Chaplain Lily Spangler Campus Minister Liliana.spangler@piusx.net Scotty Sullivan Director of Campus Ministry scott-sullivan@cdolinc.net”
      The staff directory lists Fr. Robert Froeschl (Campus Chaplain), Lily Spangler (Campus Minister) and Scotty Sullivan (Director of Campus Ministry).
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 (Graduation requires 40 theology credits; each semester course earns 5 credits; a year course is 10 credits (English is also 40 credits over four years): 40 / 10 = four full years. Theology is required each year: Theology I-IV are year courses for grades 9-12; non-Catholic students may take Introduction to Catholic Theology for a yearly credit.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Programs at Pius X High School | Excellence in Catholic Educationpiusx.net/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Graduation Requirements Theology – 40 credits English – 40 credits”
      Graduation requires 40 theology credits, the same as English.
      “Each semester course earns 5 credits.”
      A semester course is 5 credits, so a year course is 10 credits.
      “As a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Lincoln, Pius X requires all students to take theology each year. Students complete 40 theology credits over four years, integrating Catholic faith, Scripture, ethics, and service into their education.”
      All students take theology each year, 40 credits over four years.
    2. Theology at Pius X High School | Faith Formation & Catholic Educationpiusx.net/academics/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Due to the uniquely Catholic character of the school, all students regardless of their religious affiliation are required to take and pass theology courses in order to earn a Pius diploma.”
      All students must take and pass theology to graduate.
      “Theology I Grades: 9 Length: Year Introduction to Scripture – Old Testament”
      Theology I is a year course for grade 9 beginning with the Old Testament.
      “Theology III Grades: 11 Length: Year Department: Theology Catholic Moral Life: In this course the students will learn the rational foundations for a Catholic moral life”
      Theology III (grade 11, year) includes Catholic Moral Life.
      “Theology IV Grades: 12 Length: Year Catholic Vocations:: An introduction to Catholic philosophical thinking is aimed at supplying the student with the tools to "think" with the mind of Christ and the Church”
      Theology IV (grade 12, year) includes an introduction to Catholic philosophical thinking.
  • 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 (Theology IV (grade 12, required) includes Apologetics and an introduction to Catholic philosophical thinking drawing on St. Thomas. Theology III includes Catholic Moral Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology at Pius X High School | Faith Formation & Catholic Educationpiusx.net/academics/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology IV Grades: 12 Length: Year Catholic Vocations:: An introduction to Catholic philosophical thinking is aimed at supplying the student with the tools to "think" with the mind of Christ and the Church”
      Theology IV (grade 12, year) includes an introduction to Catholic philosophical thinking.
      “Apologetics: Apologetics, from the Greek word "apologia", means to defend. This class is designed to help students examine the foundations for belief, the authoritative sources for belief, and the modern challenges to belief.”
      Apologetics is part of the senior theology year.
      “Theology III Grades: 11 Length: Year Department: Theology Catholic Moral Life: In this course the students will learn the rational foundations for a Catholic moral life”
      Theology III (grade 11, year) includes Catholic Moral Life.
  • 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 academics page says all tracks are grounded in a Catholic intellectual tradition that integrates faith with scholarship; the mission is to develop the mind, heart, body and soul of each student in an authentic Catholic environment; the Faith page describes prayer time at the beginning of every class.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Academic Programs at Pius X High School | Excellence in Catholic Educationpiusx.net/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students choose from college preparatory, Advanced Placement (AP), dual-credit, fine arts and vocational tracks, all grounded in a Catholic intellectual tradition that integrates faith with scholarship.”
      The academic program is described as grounded in a Catholic intellectual tradition that integrates faith with scholarship.
    2. About Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pius X Catholic High School exists to develop the mind, heart, body, and soul of each student in partnership with parents, parishes, and the community. We do that by providing the best possible education in an authentic Catholic environment, preparing our students to transform the world for Christ.”
      The mission is to form the whole student in an authentic Catholic environment.
    3. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students will be involved in many faith-based activities such as regular mass, adoration, confession, prayer time at the beginning of every class and more.”
      Students take part in Mass, adoration, confession and prayer at the beginning of every class.
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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (In 2026-27 each grade has two retreat options (day-long or overnight; freshmen day-long only): Freshmen 'Encounter', Sophomores 'Anchor', Juniors 'Remain', Seniors 'Mission'. Each student needs four retreats to graduate; the 2026-27 handbook (Spanish edition) requires at least one retreat for each year of attendance.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/retreats-for-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Next school year, each grade will have 2 options for retreats. They can choose a day-long retreat or an overnight retreat (Freshmen retreats are only day-long retreats). The retreats will follow a four-year plan that is listed below. Each student needs 4 retreats to graduate!”
      Each grade has two retreat options in 2026-27, and each student needs four retreats to graduate.
      “FRESHMEN (Encounter) August 1, 9am-3pm August 15, 9am-3pm SOPHOMORES (Anchor) September 19, 2-10pm April 3-4 JUNIORS (Remain) October 17, 2-10pm February 27-28 SENIORS (Mission) March 9, 2-10pm September 12-13”
      Retreat dates and themes are published for each grade for 2026-27.
    2. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Retreats are offered for each grade level and for all students, and for local and regional events.”
      Retreats are offered for each grade level.
    3. 2026-2027 Student Handbook (Spanish edition) - Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-2027-Student-Handbook-Spanish.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Cada estudiante de La Escuela Secundaria Pio X debe asistir al menos a un retiro por cada año de asistencia a Pio.”
      The 2026-27 handbook requires every student to attend at least one retreat for each year at Pius X.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (3 ministry staff counted from the staff directory's Campus Ministry section: Fr. Robert Froeschl (Campus Chaplain), Scotty Sullivan (Director of Campus Ministry) and Lily Spangler (Campus Minister).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Teachers & Staff by Department | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/about/staff-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Fr. Robert Froeschl Campus Chaplain Lily Spangler Campus Minister Liliana.spangler@piusx.net Scotty Sullivan Director of Campus Ministry scott-sullivan@cdolinc.net”
      The staff directory lists Fr. Robert Froeschl (Campus Chaplain), Lily Spangler (Campus Minister) and Scotty Sullivan (Director of Campus Ministry).
    2. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Robert Froeschl Campus Chaplain Lily Spangler Campus Ministry Scotty Sullivan Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Robert Froeschl is campus chaplain; Lily Spangler and Scotty Sullivan serve in Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Campus Ministry Team (student faith group meeting every other Friday), Pro-Life Club and Liturgical Ensemble. The clubs page was updated January 2026; the Faith page (2026-27) also lists the Campus Ministry Team and Pro-Life Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We meet every other Friday at 7:20am in the new gym. Each member is in a small group for the whole year. We help with activities such as Restore, Pack the Court, Masses, service opportunites, etc. All grades are welcome.”
      The student Campus Ministry Team meets every other Friday in small groups and helps with Restore, Masses and service.
      “Pro-Life Club Check back for more information on the Pro Life Club.”
      The Faith page lists a Pro-Life Club.
    2. Clubs | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/activities/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Anyone interested in playing an instrument for school Masses or choir events. To join, come when you can and share your instrumental gifts.”
      The Liturgical Ensemble plays for school Masses.
      “This faith-based group focuses on retreats, growing closer to God, helping with Restore and Pack the Chap, and helping others get to Christ.”
      The Campus Ministry student group is a faith-based group focused on retreats and helping with Restore.
      “The Pro-Life Club focuses on building a culture of life. See Mr. Czyz for the full list of meeting dates; Meet: 3:30-4:15pm, Room 1225.”
      The Pro-Life Club focuses on building a culture of life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The Faith page describes prayer time at the beginning of every class, alongside regular Mass, adoration and confession; weekday Mass is at 7:15 a.m. before school Monday through Thursday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students will be involved in many faith-based activities such as regular mass, adoration, confession, prayer time at the beginning of every class and more.”
      Students take part in Mass, adoration, confession and prayer at the beginning of every class.
      “Daily Mass- Held each day Monday through Thursday at 7:15 am. We do not have morning Mass when school is not in session. We do not have morning Mass on days we have All School Mass.”
      Weekday Mass is held Monday through Thursday at 7:15 a.m. when school is in session, except on all-school Mass days.
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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Seniors must complete at least 36 hours of volunteer service at approved organizations to graduate (part of the Theology IV grade). 36 hours is below the 40-hour threshold. The senior service page shows 2025-26 deadlines; the 2026-27 handbook (Spanish edition) and the 2026-27 calendar (Apr. 30 deadline) confirm the requirement.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Pius X Senior Service Hour Program 2026 | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/senior-service-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “seniors are expected to complete a service requirement in order to participate in the graduation ceremony and to receive a diploma. The following guidelines apply: Complete and submit a minimum of 36 hours of volunteer service.”
      Seniors must complete at least 36 hours of volunteer service to graduate.
      “At least 9 hours must be submitted each quarter and are worth 10% of the theology grade per quarter.”
      Service hours are submitted quarterly and count toward the theology grade.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook (Spanish edition) - Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-2027-Student-Handbook-Spanish.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Los estudiantes del último año deben realizar 36 horas de servicio para graduarse de Pio X. La finalización de estas horas también será una parte del grado de Teología IV.”
      The 2026-27 handbook requires seniors to complete 36 service hours to graduate, as part of the Theology IV grade.
    3. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Friday, April 30: Deadline for Senior Service Hours”
      The 2026-27 calendar sets an April 30, 2027 deadline for senior service hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Social Justice, part of the required Theology III year (grade 11), teaches the principles of social justice using the social encyclicals of the Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology at Pius X High School | Faith Formation & Catholic Educationpiusx.net/academics/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Social Justice: Social justice is a course aimed at educating the students on the major social issues of our time: hunger, poverty, racism, pro-life issues, liberation theology, labor, just war, peace, and all human rights including religious freedom. The students learn how to apply the principles of social justice to human need, using the great social encyclicals of the Catholic Church.”
      Social Justice teaches the principles of social justice using the Church's social encyclicals.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (A Pro-Life Club focused on building a culture of life, and a Pro Life Day event with a speaker on Nov. 20, 2026.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pro-Life Club Check back for more information on the Pro Life Club.”
      The Faith page lists a Pro-Life Club.
    2. Clubs | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/activities/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Pro-Life Club focuses on building a culture of life. See Mr. Czyz for the full list of meeting dates; Meet: 3:30-4:15pm, Room 1225.”
      The Pro-Life Club focuses on building a culture of life.
    3. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Friday, November 20: Pro Life Day Event with Speaker, 10:09 am”
      A Pro Life Day event with a speaker is scheduled for November 20, 2026.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The required service program directs students to approved agencies that include Catholic Social Services and the CSS Refugee Resettlement Program, homeless and hunger ministries, and any domestic or international mission trip.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Approved Organizations for Service Hours | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/approved-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All service hours must be completed through one of the approved agencies listed below.”
      Required service is completed at approved agencies.
      “Catholic Social Services | 2241 O St. | 402-474-1600 | Poor, Homeless, Underprivileged”
      Catholic Social Services, serving the poor and homeless, is an approved service agency.
      “Global Community Any domestic or international mission trip | various”
      Domestic or international mission trips are approved for required service hours.
      “CSS Refugee Resettlement Program | 2241 O St. | 402-474-1600 | Advocacy, Hospitality, Shelter”
      The Catholic Social Services refugee resettlement program is an approved service agency.

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

Strengths

  • Confession is offered after school every weekday, Eucharistic adoration is held every Tuesday and First Friday, and a monthly Restore evening adds adoration and confession.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Confession After school: Monday through Friday 3:30pm until done Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday 7:40am – 3:40pm Every First Friday 7:45am – 3:15pm”
      Confession is offered after school every weekday from 3:30 p.m. adoration is held every Tuesday and every First Friday during the school day.
      “Restore is an incredible night of Adoration that occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm at Pius in the gym. Restore starts with a student testimony followed by adoration, confessions, prayer teams, and praise and worship!”
      Restore is a monthly evening of adoration, confession, prayer teams and praise and worship in the gym.
    2. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass | Mondays through Thursdays, and First Fridays (when school is in session) at 7:15 am Confessions | 5th Period & After School Adoration | Tuesdays and First Friday of each month (Outside guests welcome) Our chapel is temporarily located in Room 1103”
      Mass is at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday and First Fridays; confession during 5th period and after school; adoration Tuesdays and First Fridays; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.
  • All students take a year of theology in every grade, including Catholic Moral Life, Social Justice taught from the Church's social encyclicals, and Apologetics.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Programs at Pius X High School | Excellence in Catholic Educationpiusx.net/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Lincoln, Pius X requires all students to take theology each year. Students complete 40 theology credits over four years, integrating Catholic faith, Scripture, ethics, and service into their education.”
      All students take theology each year, 40 credits over four years.
    2. Theology at Pius X High School | Faith Formation & Catholic Educationpiusx.net/academics/theology · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology III Grades: 11 Length: Year Department: Theology Catholic Moral Life: In this course the students will learn the rational foundations for a Catholic moral life”
      Theology III (grade 11, year) includes Catholic Moral Life.
      “Social Justice: Social justice is a course aimed at educating the students on the major social issues of our time: hunger, poverty, racism, pro-life issues, liberation theology, labor, just war, peace, and all human rights including religious freedom. The students learn how to apply the principles of social justice to human need, using the great social encyclicals of the Catholic Church.”
      Social Justice teaches the principles of social justice using the Church's social encyclicals.
      “Apologetics: Apologetics, from the Greek word "apologia", means to defend. This class is designed to help students examine the foundations for belief, the authoritative sources for belief, and the modern challenges to belief.”
      Apologetics is part of the senior theology year.
  • Each grade has its own retreat, and four retreats are required to graduate.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/retreats-for-students · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Next school year, each grade will have 2 options for retreats. They can choose a day-long retreat or an overnight retreat (Freshmen retreats are only day-long retreats). The retreats will follow a four-year plan that is listed below. Each student needs 4 retreats to graduate!”
      Each grade has two retreat options in 2026-27, and each student needs four retreats to graduate.
      “FRESHMEN (Encounter) August 1, 9am-3pm August 15, 9am-3pm SOPHOMORES (Anchor) September 19, 2-10pm April 3-4 JUNIORS (Remain) October 17, 2-10pm February 27-28 SENIORS (Mission) March 9, 2-10pm September 12-13”
      Retreat dates and themes are published for each grade for 2026-27.
  • A priest serves as campus chaplain with two campus ministers, all-school Masses are held at least monthly, and the school lists a Pro-Life Club and a Pro Life Day.
    Sources (3)
    1. Teachers & Staff by Department | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/about/staff-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Fr. Robert Froeschl Campus Chaplain Lily Spangler Campus Minister Liliana.spangler@piusx.net Scotty Sullivan Director of Campus Ministry scott-sullivan@cdolinc.net”
      The staff directory lists Fr. Robert Froeschl (Campus Chaplain), Lily Spangler (Campus Minister) and Scotty Sullivan (Director of Campus Ministry).
    2. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday, November 2: All School Mass - All Souls Mass, 10:36 am”
      An all-school All Souls Mass is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
      “Thursday, February 4: All School Mass and Eucharistic Procession, 9:54 am”
      An all-school Mass with a Eucharistic procession is scheduled for February 4, 2027.
      “Friday, November 20: Pro Life Day Event with Speaker, 10:09 am”
      A Pro Life Day event with a speaker is scheduled for November 20, 2026.
    3. Clubs | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/activities/clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Pro-Life Club focuses on building a culture of life. See Mr. Czyz for the full list of meeting dates; Meet: 3:30-4:15pm, Room 1225.”
      The Pro-Life Club focuses on building a culture of life.

Concerns

  • Required service is 36 hours, completed in senior year only.
    Sources (2)
    1. Pius X Senior Service Hour Program 2026 | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/senior-service-hours · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “seniors are expected to complete a service requirement in order to participate in the graduation ceremony and to receive a diploma. The following guidelines apply: Complete and submit a minimum of 36 hours of volunteer service.”
      Seniors must complete at least 36 hours of volunteer service to graduate.
    2. 2026-2027 Student Handbook (Spanish edition) - Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-2027-Student-Handbook-Spanish.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Los estudiantes del último año deben realizar 36 horas de servicio para graduarse de Pio X. La finalización de estas horas también será una parte del grado de Teología IV.”
      The 2026-27 handbook requires seniors to complete 36 service hours to graduate, as part of the Theology IV grade.
  • Weekday Mass is listed Monday through Thursday and on First Fridays rather than every weekday.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass- Held each day Monday through Thursday at 7:15 am. We do not have morning Mass when school is not in session. We do not have morning Mass on days we have All School Mass.”
      Weekday Mass is held Monday through Thursday at 7:15 a.m. when school is in session, except on all-school Mass days.
    2. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Daily Mass | Mondays through Thursdays, and First Fridays (when school is in session) at 7:15 am Confessions | 5th Period & After School Adoration | Tuesdays and First Friday of each month (Outside guests welcome) Our chapel is temporarily located in Room 1103”
      Mass is at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday and First Fridays; confession during 5th period and after school; adoration Tuesdays and First Fridays; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and chapel, Pius X Catholic High School

  • Address: 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Chapel (temporarily located in Room 1103), Gym (Restore nights of adoration; all-school Masses)

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Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 2 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats (Encounter, Anchor, Remain, Mission)Off campus
    2026-27: freshmen Aug. 1 or 15; sophomores Sept. 19 or Apr. 3-4; juniors Oct. 17 or Feb. 27-28; seniors Mar. 9 or Sept. 12-13
    A day-long or overnight retreat for each grade on a four-year plan; four retreats are required to graduate, and Pius retreats are free.
    piusx.net, piusx.net, piusx.net

Service 1

  • Senior Service Hour ProgramOff campus
    Grade 12; deadline April 30, 2027
    At least 36 hours of volunteer service at approved agencies (including Catholic Social Services, refugee resettlement, pro-life centers and mission trips), counted in the Theology IV grade.
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Clubs and groups 2

  • Campus Ministry TeamOn campus
    Every other Friday, 7:20 AM
    Student faith group in year-long small groups that helps with Restore, Pack the Court, Masses and service; all grades welcome.
    piusx.net, piusx.net
  • Pro-Life ClubOn campus
    3:30-4:15 PM (dates from the sponsor)
    Club focused on building a culture of life.
    piusx.net, piusx.net

Liturgy and prayer 7

  • All-school MassesOn campus
    2026-27: Nov. 2, Dec. 4, Jan. 6, Feb. 4, Feb. 10-11, Mar. 5, Mar. 19, Apr. 2, Apr. 16, May 3
    School-wide Masses, including All Souls, Ash Wednesday, a Catholic Schools Week Mass with Eucharistic procession and a May Crowning; students serve as altar servers, readers and gift bearers.
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  • Weekday Mass and Pack the CourtOn campus
    Monday-Thursday and First Fridays, 7:15 AM
    Morning Mass before school. Pack the Court invites students to the 7:15 Mass in the gym, with donuts after.
    piusx.net, piusx.net, piusx.net
  • ConfessionOn campus
    Monday-Friday after school from 3:30 PM; also 5th period
    Confession offered every school day.
    piusx.net, piusx.net
  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Tuesdays 7:40 AM-3:40 PM; First Fridays 7:45 AM-3:15 PM
    Weekly and First Friday adoration during the school day; outside guests welcome.
    piusx.net, piusx.net
  • RestoreOn campus
    Monthly Wednesday evenings (2026-27 calendar: Oct. 21 at 7 PM; Nov. 11 at 6:15 PM; and monthly through May)
    Evening of adoration, confession, prayer teams, praise and worship and a student testimony, in the gym, hosted by the Campus Ministry Team.
    piusx.net, piusx.net, piusx.net
  • Liturgical EnsembleOn campus
    Mondays during 5th period, before school Mass
    Student instrumentalists who play for school Masses and choir events.
    piusx.net
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  • Advent and Lenten services; Live Stations of the CrossOn campus
    Dec. 7 and 14, 2026; Feb. 22 and Mar. 22, 2027; Live Stations Mar. 24, 2027
    Seasonal prayer services with student testimony and a live Stations of the Cross.
    piusx.net, piusx.net, piusx.net, piusx.net

Other 2

  • Pro Life DayOn campus
    November 20, 2026
    School pro-life day event with a speaker.
    piusx.net
  • October Rosary CrusadeOn campus
    October
    School community invited to pray the Rosary for Pius X during October and log their rosaries online.
    piusx.net

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 (4)
  1. Faith | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/students/faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Fr. Robert Froeschl Campus Chaplain Lily Spangler Campus Ministry Scotty Sullivan Campus Ministry”
    Fr. Robert Froeschl is campus chaplain; Lily Spangler and Scotty Sullivan serve in Campus Ministry.
    “Students will be involved in many faith-based activities such as regular mass, adoration, confession, prayer time at the beginning of every class and more.”
    Students take part in Mass, adoration, confession and prayer at the beginning of every class.
    “Restore is an incredible night of Adoration that occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm at Pius in the gym. Restore starts with a student testimony followed by adoration, confessions, prayer teams, and praise and worship!”
    Restore is a monthly evening of adoration, confession, prayer teams and praise and worship in the gym.
  2. Teachers & Staff by Department | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/about/staff-department · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Fr. Robert Froeschl Campus Chaplain Lily Spangler Campus Minister Liliana.spangler@piusx.net Scotty Sullivan Director of Campus Ministry scott-sullivan@cdolinc.net”
    The staff directory lists Fr. Robert Froeschl (Campus Chaplain), Lily Spangler (Campus Minister) and Scotty Sullivan (Director of Campus Ministry).
  3. About Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School is Nebraska's largest Catholic high school, serving approximately 1,100 students in grades 9 through 12 from its campus at 6000 A Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.”
    The school's campus is at 6000 A Street, Lincoln.
  4. Calendars & Schedules | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High Schoolpiusx.net/calendars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Daily Mass | Mondays through Thursdays, and First Fridays (when school is in session) at 7:15 am Confessions | 5th Period & After School Adoration | Tuesdays and First Friday of each month (Outside guests welcome) Our chapel is temporarily located in Room 1103”
    Mass is at 7:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday and First Fridays; confession during 5th period and after school; adoration Tuesdays and First Fridays; the chapel is temporarily in Room 1103.

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

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.6 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Lincoln, NE
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,068
Students in grades 9–121,068
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges78%
SettingCity

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

Local Church

Diocese of Lincoln

The Most Reverend James D. Conley, Bishop of Lincoln

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Risen Christ

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

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Is Pius X High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Pius X High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Lincoln. Its sponsor is Diocese of Lincoln.
What is Pius X High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Pius X High School?
Mass is listed at Pius X Catholic High School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Pius X High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Pius X High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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