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Pope John Paul II Catholic High School

  • LocationSlidell, LA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 8–12 · 357 students
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Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Slidell publishes a daily Mass schedule for its chapel, daily confession, monthly all-school Masses, and class retreats for each grade. A priest, the Director of Catholic Identity, is named on the school's staff listing, and the school requires 30 service hours a year in grades 9 through 12.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday7:00 AMCampus chapel (Daily Chapel Mass) · 2026-27 schedule.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Sacramental Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “DAILY CHAPEL MASS SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 2nd Lunch Tuesday, Thursday @ 7:00 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ H Period Tuesday, Thursday @ 1st Lunch”
    The school publishes a weekday chapel Mass schedule and a weekly confession schedule.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pope John Paul II Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church: 1.7 mi2Campus Ministry Program: 0.1 miPope John Paul II Catholic High School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 910 Cross Gates Boulevard, Slidell
  2. Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 1050 Robert Boulevard, Slidell

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

83 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 campus ministry page lists monthly all-school Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Chapel Mass Monthly All-School Masses Daily offering of the Sacrament of Confession Monthly Be Not Afraid Prayer Groups”
      The campus ministry lists a daily chapel Mass, monthly all-school Masses, and monthly Be Not Afraid prayer groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school's daily chapel Mass schedule lists a Mass on each school weekday: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at second lunch, and Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DAILY CHAPEL MASS SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 2nd Lunch Tuesday, Thursday @ 7:00 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ H Period Tuesday, Thursday @ 1st Lunch”
      The school publishes a weekday chapel Mass schedule and a weekly confession schedule.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (A confession schedule is published each week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday during H Period, and Tuesday and Thursday at first lunch.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DAILY CHAPEL MASS SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 2nd Lunch Tuesday, Thursday @ 7:00 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ H Period Tuesday, Thursday @ 1st Lunch”
      The school publishes a weekday chapel Mass schedule and a weekly confession schedule.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic Identity permeates throughout every moment of our day - through prayer, Theology classes, Campus ministry, Adoration, Retreats, and School Chaplain.”
      The school lists Adoration and a school chaplain among its faith practices, without a schedule.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The school names Fr. Kevin Seay as Director of Catholic Identity, the office that leads its mission, and the school publishes a Mass schedule. Recorded under the rule that a named priest who heads the school's mission or ministry office counts as the priest serving students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pamela Cosse Campus Minister pcosse@pjp.org Fr. Kevin Seay Director of Catholic Identity kseay@pjp.org”
      Pamela Cosse is the campus minister and Fr. Kevin Seay is Director of Catholic Identity.
    2. About Us | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic Identity permeates throughout every moment of our day - through prayer, Theology classes, Campus ministry, Adoration, Retreats, and School Chaplain.”
      The school lists Adoration and a school chaplain among its faith practices, without a schedule.
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 (The course list has Theology I through IV for grades 9 through 12 (the grade 10 and 11 lines were not quoted). Four full-year equivalents recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9TH GRADE Theology I: WHO IS JESUS CHRIST AND WHAT IS THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST?”
      Theology I is the ninth-grade religion course.
      “12TH GRADE Theology IV: CHURCH HISTORY AND VOCATIONS”
      Theology IV is the twelfth-grade religion course.
  • 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 course list offers Philosophy (PHIL 1100), an introduction to philosophical thought, as a dual enrollment course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy(PHIL 1100) This course is an introduction to philosophical thought from the Greek philosophers to the present.”
      A philosophy course (PHIL 1100) is offered.
  • 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 the school's fundamental task is to integrate faith, life, and education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our fundamental task is to integrate faith, life, and education for our students”
      The school states that its fundamental task is to integrate faith, life and education.
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 (The campus ministry page lists a class retreat for each grade from 8th through 12th, with dates for 2026-2027.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Retreat - October 15, 2026 and January 28, 2027 10th Grade Retreat - October 27, 2026 and February 23, 2027”
      Each grade has a class retreat in the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are named: the campus minister and the priest who is Director of Catholic Identity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pamela Cosse Campus Minister pcosse@pjp.org Fr. Kevin Seay Director of Catholic Identity kseay@pjp.org”
      Pamela Cosse is the campus minister and Fr. Kevin Seay is Director of Catholic Identity.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The campus ministry page lists Be Not Afraid Prayer Groups, and the clubs page lists a Campus Ministries section with several moderated ministries. The individual names of the ministries did not appeartext.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Chapel Mass Monthly All-School Masses Daily offering of the Sacrament of Confession Monthly Be Not Afraid Prayer Groups”
      The campus ministry lists a daily chapel Mass, monthly all-school Masses, and monthly Be Not Afraid prayer groups.
    2. Clubs & Organizations | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The activities listed below are open to students desiring to assist in the sacramental life of the school.”
      A Campus Ministries section lists student activities that help with the school's sacramental life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily and Classroom Prayer is listed as part of faith formation, along with the daily chapel Mass schedule.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily and Classroom Prayer”
      The campus ministry lists daily and classroom prayer among its faith formation practices.
    2. Sacramental Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DAILY CHAPEL MASS SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 2nd Lunch Tuesday, Thursday @ 7:00 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ H Period Tuesday, Thursday @ 1st Lunch”
      The school publishes a weekday chapel Mass schedule and a weekly confession schedule.
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 (Grades 9 through 12 must complete 30 service hours per year, which is 120 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th–12th Grade: 30 total service hours per year”
      Students in grades 9 through 12 must complete 30 service hours per year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The Theology IV course description says it teaches the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “instructs the students in the principles and practice of the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church”
      Theology IV covers Catholic social justice teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The campus ministry page lists an annual March for Life trip to Washington, DC.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Annual March-For-Life Trip in Washington, DC”
      The campus ministry lists an annual March for Life trip.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs a Peru mission trip, with an informational packet posted, and lists a Global Mission Trip.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Peru Mission Trip | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/peru-mission-trip · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peru Informational Packet”
      The school has a Peru mission trip with an informational packet.
    2. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Chapel Mass Monthly All-School Masses Daily offering of the Sacrament of Confession Monthly Be Not Afraid Prayer Groups”
      The campus ministry lists a daily chapel Mass, monthly all-school Masses, and monthly Be Not Afraid prayer groups.

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

Strengths

  • A daily chapel Mass schedule is published for every school weekday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “DAILY CHAPEL MASS SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 2nd Lunch Tuesday, Thursday @ 7:00 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ H Period Tuesday, Thursday @ 1st Lunch”
      The school publishes a weekday chapel Mass schedule and a weekly confession schedule.
  • Class retreats are scheduled for each grade, and grades 9 through 12 must complete 30 service hours a year.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th Grade Retreat - October 15, 2026 and January 28, 2027 10th Grade Retreat - October 27, 2026 and February 23, 2027”
      Each grade has a class retreat in the 2026-2027 school year.
    2. Service Hours | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/service-hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9th–12th Grade: 30 total service hours per year”
      Students in grades 9 through 12 must complete 30 service hours per year.
  • Theology is taught in each year of high school, from Theology I through Theology IV.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “9TH GRADE Theology I: WHO IS JESUS CHRIST AND WHAT IS THE MISSION OF JESUS CHRIST?”
      Theology I is the ninth-grade religion course.
      “12TH GRADE Theology IV: CHURCH HISTORY AND VOCATIONS”
      Theology IV is the twelfth-grade religion course.

Concerns

  • Adoration is listed among the school's faith practices.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Catholic Identity permeates throughout every moment of our day - through prayer, Theology classes, Campus ministry, Adoration, Retreats, and School Chaplain.”
      The school lists Adoration and a school chaplain among its faith practices, without a schedule.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Program

  • Address: 1901 Jaguar Drive, Slidell, LA 70461
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: pjp.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, pjp.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 3

  • Annual March for Life tripOff campus
    Annual
    Trip to Washington, DC.
    pjp.org
  • Peru mission tripOff campus
    School mission trip with an informational packet; the campus ministry also lists a Global Mission Trip.
    pjp.org, pjp.org
  • Christian service hours
    30 hours per year, grades 9 through 12
    Required service hours logged through the school's service system.
    pjp.org

Faith formation 1

  • Be Not Afraid Prayer Groups
    Monthly
    Monthly prayer groups listed by the campus ministry.
    pjp.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministries
    Student activities that help with the school's sacramental life; some have grade or faculty requirements. The individual ministries are not namedtext.
    pjp.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreats and overnight senior retreat
    Two a year for each grade, with an overnight senior retreat in April 2027
    Class retreats for grades 8 through 12 listed by the campus ministry.
    pjp.org, pjp.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. Campus Ministry Program | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjp.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Chapel Mass Monthly All-School Masses Daily offering of the Sacrament of Confession Monthly Be Not Afraid Prayer Groups”
    The campus ministry lists a daily chapel Mass, monthly all-school Masses, and monthly Be Not Afraid prayer groups.
    “Pamela Cosse Campus Minister pcosse@pjp.org Fr. Kevin Seay Director of Catholic Identity kseay@pjp.org”
    Pamela Cosse is the campus minister and Fr. Kevin Seay is Director of Catholic Identity.
    “Daily Chapel Mass Monthly All-School Masses Daily offering of the Sacrament of Confession Monthly Be Not Afraid Prayer Groups”
    The campus ministry lists a daily chapel Mass, monthly all-school Masses, and monthly Be Not Afraid prayer groups.
    “1901 Jaguar Drive | Slidell LA 70461 Phone: 985-649-0914 Fax: 985-649-5494 info@pjp.org”
    The school's address, phone and general email.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
75 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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.8 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 New Orleans, LA
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)357
Students in grades 9–12291
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
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 New Orleans

The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is Pope John Paul II Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Pope John Paul II Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
What is Pope John Paul II Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
91 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at Campus chapel (Daily Chapel Mass). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Pope John Paul II Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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