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Catholic high school

Sacred Heart Apostolic School

  • LocationRolling Prairie, IN
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 17 students

All-male

Official website

Sacred Heart Apostolic School is a Catholic high-school seminary for young men in grades 7 to 12 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, directed by the Legionaries of Christ. Its published pages describe morning prayers and Mass, weekly individual adoration, and a religion or theology course in every grade from 7 through 12, including Moral Theology, Church History, Scripture and Apologetics.

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Faith scorecard

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

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

Sacramental life

100 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 (Morning prayers and Mass begin each school day for the students together. The highest level on the scale is recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning prayers and Mass are the best ways to start the day.”
      Mass and morning prayers are part of the school's daily routine, held each morning.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The student-life page describes Mass as part of every morning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning prayers and Mass are the best ways to start the day.”
      Mass and morning prayers are part of the school's daily routine, held each morning.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Individual adoration is offered once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Once a week, we have individual adoration, and our families can join us online.”
      Individual Eucharistic adoration is offered to students once a week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (The school is directed by Legionary priests and names its rector, Father Ronald Conklin, LC, and two Legionary deans who guide student formation. The page does not use the word chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our School | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/about-us/our-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacred Heart Apostolic School is an apostolic school directed by the Legionaries of Christ”
      The school is directed by the Legionaries of Christ.
      “Father Ronald Conklin, LC Rector”
      Father Ronald Conklin, LC, is the school's rector.
    2. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We receive regular spiritual mentoring from one of the Legionaries.”
      Students receive regular spiritual mentoring from a Legionary priest.
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 (Religion or theology is a course in each of grades 9 through 12: Moral Theology, Church History, Religion (Scripture) and Apologetics; four full-year courses. Grades 7 and 8 also list Religion. The grade-by-grade curricula are used.)
    Sources (4)
    1. 9th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/ninth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The class studies Christian morality using the text Our Moral Life in Christ”
      The 9th-grade curriculum includes Moral Theology.
    2. 10th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/tenth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This class covers the history of the Roman Catholic Church from its origins to its rise as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire.”
      The 10th-grade curriculum includes Church History.
    3. 11th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/eleventh-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The purpose of the course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of Sacred Scripture.”
      The 11th-grade curriculum includes a Religion course on Sacred Scripture.
    4. 12th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/twelfth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Apologetics is a defense of the faith, and this course makes the case for Christianity and Catholicism”
      The 12th-grade curriculum includes an Apologetics 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 (Philosophy and Apologetics are both listed in the 12th-grade curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 12th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/twelfth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Seniors and their professor embark on a journey through Christian philosophy”
      The 12th-grade curriculum includes a Philosophy course.
      “Apologetics is a defense of the faith, and this course makes the case for Christianity and Catholicism”
      The 12th-grade curriculum includes an Apologetics course.
  • 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.
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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Knight retreats are offered as an invitation to young men in grade 6 and above, not required of every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Knights of SHAS | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/knights · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Young men in 6th grade or above are invited to discover Sacred Heart through meaningful mentorship, Knight retreats, and friendships grounded in faith.”
      Knight retreats are offered by invitation to students from grade 6 up.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named Legionary priests guide student formation: Father Hans Candell, LC (Dean of Precandidates) and Father Darren Wallace, LC (Dean of Apostolics). The Rector is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our School | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/about-us/our-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father Darren Wallace, LC Dean of Apostolics”
      Father Darren Wallace, LC, is Dean of Apostolics and focuses on the daily formation of students.
      “Father Hans Candell, LC Dean of Precandidates”
      Father Hans Candell, LC, is Dean of Precandidates.
  • 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 daily schedule includes chapel, and the day begins with morning prayers and Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “while the daily schedule also includes sports, work detail, and chapel.”
      The daily school schedule includes time in chapel.
    2. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning prayers and Mass are the best ways to start the day.”
      Mass and morning prayers are part of the school's daily routine, held each morning.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The 9th-grade Moral Theology course lists the social teaching of the Church among its topics.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 9th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/ninth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “original sin; the social teaching of the Church”
      The 9th-grade Moral Theology course covers the social teaching of the Church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The school's pages say the school makes special trips each year, such as the Walk for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year there are special trips such as the Walk for Life”
      The school takes students on special trips each year, including the Walk for Life.
  • 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

  • Morning prayers and Mass begin the school day, and daily chapel is part of the schedule.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Morning prayers and Mass are the best ways to start the day.”
      Mass and morning prayers are part of the school's daily routine, held each morning.
    2. Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “while the daily schedule also includes sports, work detail, and chapel.”
      The daily school schedule includes time in chapel.
  • Religion or theology is taught in every grade from 7 to 12, including Moral Theology, Church History, Scripture and Apologetics.
    Sources (5)
    1. 9th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/ninth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The class studies Christian morality using the text Our Moral Life in Christ”
      The 9th-grade curriculum includes Moral Theology.
    2. 10th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/tenth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This class covers the history of the Roman Catholic Church from its origins to its rise as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire.”
      The 10th-grade curriculum includes Church History.
    3. 11th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/eleventh-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The purpose of the course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of Sacred Scripture.”
      The 11th-grade curriculum includes a Religion course on Sacred Scripture.
    4. 12th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/twelfth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Apologetics is a defense of the faith, and this course makes the case for Christianity and Catholicism”
      The 12th-grade curriculum includes an Apologetics course.
    5. 8th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/eighth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This class focuses on how we celebrate the Christian mysteries (the sacraments).”
      The 8th-grade curriculum includes a Religion course on the sacraments.
  • The school is directed by Legionary priests, with a named rector and two named deans who guide student formation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our School | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/about-us/our-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sacred Heart Apostolic School is an apostolic school directed by the Legionaries of Christ”
      The school is directed by the Legionaries of Christ.
      “Father Ronald Conklin, LC Rector”
      Father Ronald Conklin, LC, is the school's rector.
      “Father Darren Wallace, LC Dean of Apostolics”
      Father Darren Wallace, LC, is Dean of Apostolics and focuses on the daily formation of students.
      “Father Hans Candell, LC Dean of Precandidates”
      Father Hans Candell, LC, is Dean of Precandidates.
  • Philosophy and Apologetics are offered in the senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. 12th Grade Academics | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/academics/twelfth-grade · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Apologetics is a defense of the faith, and this course makes the case for Christianity and Catholicism”
      The 12th-grade curriculum includes an Apologetics course.
      “Seniors and their professor embark on a journey through Christian philosophy”
      The 12th-grade curriculum includes a Philosophy course.

Concerns

  • Retreats are offered by invitation to Knights from grade 6 up, not as a retreat required of every grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Knights of SHAS | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/knights · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Young men in 6th grade or above are invited to discover Sacred Heart through meaningful mentorship, Knight retreats, and friendships grounded in faith.”
      Knight retreats are offered by invitation to students from grade 6 up.
  • Walk for Life is described as a special trip made each year, not as a required service activity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year there are special trips such as the Walk for Life”
      The school takes students on special trips each year, including the Walk for Life.

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Campus ministry home

Sacred Heart Apostolic School campus and chapel

  • Address: 5901 N 500 E, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, dormitories, classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, athletic fields

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

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Faith formation 2

Clubs and groups 1

  • Knights of SHAS
    A mentorship and retreat program for young men in grade 6 and above, offered as an invitation to discern whether the school is the next step.
    sacredheartapostolicschool.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Service 1

Social life 1

  • Our Lady of the Rosary Weekend
    October 2-4, 2026
    A fall weekend for the school community centered on prayer, community and an annual disc golf tournament.
    sacredheartapostolicschool.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. Our School | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/about-us/our-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Sacred Heart Apostolic School is an apostolic school directed by the Legionaries of Christ”
    The school is directed by the Legionaries of Christ.
  2. Visit | Sacred Heart Apostolic Schoolsacredheartapostolicschool.org/visit · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “5901 N 500 E, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371”
    The school's address is 5901 N 500 E, Rolling Prairie, Indiana.
    “Chapel, dormitories, classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, and athletic fields”
    The campus includes a chapel, dormitories, classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium and athletic fields.

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

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.Not reported
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.3.7 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

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)17
Students in grades 9–1211
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio3.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges—
SettingRural

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 Fort Wayne-South Bend

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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