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St. Theodore Guerin High School

  • LocationNoblesville, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 800 students
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St. Theodore Guerin High School is a diocesan Catholic college-preparatory high school in Noblesville, Indiana, in the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Daily Mass is celebrated in St. Joseph Chapel during the school year, and reconciliation is offered weekly. Theology is required in each grade, a Catholic Social Teaching course is required, and 120 service hours are required over four years.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday11:00 AMSt. Joseph Chapel · When school is in session; 8:00 AM on days with trimester exams.

Confession 2

  • Tuesday, Thursday3:45 PMChapel · After school, until 4:30 PM; typically offered.
  • Friday11:45 AMChapel · During lunch, until 1:20 PM; typically offered.

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. Mass Calendar | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/mass-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “When school is in session, Kairos Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel at 11 a.m.”
    Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel during the school year.
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is typically offered in the chapel for students, faculty, and staff after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:45-4:30 PM) and Fridays (11:45-1:20 PM) during lunch.”
    Reconciliation is offered weekly in the chapel on listed days and times.
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is typically offered in the chapel for students, faculty, and staff after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:45-4:30 PM) and Fridays (11:45-1:20 PM) during lunch.”
    Reconciliation is offered weekly in the chapel on listed days and times.

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 (Dated all-school Masses for 2026-27 are listed, about one a month during the school year. Recorded as monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Calendar | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/mass-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Friday, August 14 All-School Mass, 9:45 am | Wednesday, February 3 Catholic Schools Week, 9:45 am | Friday, August 28 Grandparents’ Day, 8:45 am | Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday, 9:45 am | Friday, October 2 Feast of St. Theodore Guerin, 9:45 am”
      Dated all-school Masses for 2026-27 are listed, roughly monthly.
      “All School Masses will take place on the dates below and most will begin at 9:45 a.m. in the gymnasium unless otherwise noted.”
      All-school Masses are held on listed dates, most at 9:45 a.m. in the gymnasium.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Kairos Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel at 11 a.m. when school is in session, with 8 a.m. on trimester exam days.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Calendar | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/mass-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When school is in session, Kairos Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel at 11 a.m.”
      Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel during the school year.
      “On days when trimester exams are given, daily Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m.”
      Daily Mass time changes on trimester exam days.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is typically offered weekly: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school and Fridays at lunch.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Calendar | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/mass-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is typically offered in the chapel for students, faculty, and staff after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:45-4:30 PM) and Fridays (11:45-1:20 PM) during lunch.”
      Reconciliation is offered weekly in the chapel on listed days and times.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is listed among campus ministry offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through clubs and club leadership, student government, Mass, Adoration, reception of the Sacraments, social and service opportunities”
      Campus ministry lists Adoration among the spiritual opportunities for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Coady Owens is listed in the staff directory as the school's Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/about-us/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Coady Owens, Chaplain (317) 582-0120 x215 frcoady@guerincatholic.org”
      Fr. Coady Owens is listed as Chaplain with an email address.
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 (Theology is required in each grade, 9 through 12. Two one-credit required courses are listed for each grade (eight in all), counted as four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/26-27-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 8 credits 8 credits 9 credits”
      Theology is a required graduation credit area (8 credits; 9 in the IB track).
      “Theology 1 Introduction to the Human Person and Catholicism Grade 9”
      Theology 1 is a required grade 9 course.
      “Theology 3 The Paschal Mystery Grade 10”
      Theology 3 is a required grade 10 course.
      “Theology 7 Christian Vocation Grade 12”
      Theology 7 is a required grade 12 course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (Theology course descriptions cite the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework as their source.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/26-27-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “- USCCB’s Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework”
      The theology course descriptions cite the USCCB curriculum framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (A Philosophy course for grades 11-12 and an Apologetics elective are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/26-27-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will be taught how to defend their faith for the sake of themselves and others beginning with objections to Theism, Christianity, and then Catholicism.”
      Apologetics is an offered theology elective.
      “To allow students to grapple with the greatest thinkers of all times on classic themes like how we gain knowledge, freedom, politics,”
      A philosophy course is offered in grades 11-12.
  • 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 Philosophy of Education states that courses are taught from a Catholic worldview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/26-27-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “courses inspired and taught from a Catholic worldview, based on the Christian concept of the human person, and in communion with the Magisterium of the Church”
      The Philosophy of Education states that courses are taught from a Catholic worldview.
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 (Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Retreat: “Tradition” Monday, September 21, 2026”
      A freshman retreat is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
      “Sophomore Retreat: “Gifts of Masculinity & Femininity Centered on Jesus Christ” Friday, January 29, 2027”
      A sophomore retreat is scheduled for January 29, 2027.
      “Junior Retreat: “Christian Awakening” Fall (Group 1) September 8-11, 2026”
      Junior retreats are held in three groups at St. Joseph Retreat Center in Tipton, Indiana.
      “Senior Retreat Wednesday, March 3, 2027”
      A senior retreat is scheduled for March 3, 2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Three campus ministry staff are named: a Director and two Campus Ministers.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jim O’Connor Director of Campus Ministry and Student Life (317) 582-0120 Ext. 238 joconnor@guerincatholic.org”
      Jim O'Connor directs campus ministry; the office email and extension are published.
    2. Faculty & Staff Directory | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/about-us/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Brookelynne Schnurpel, Campus Minister (317) 582-0120 x206 bschnurpel@guerincatholic.org”
      Brookelynne Schnurpel is listed as Campus Minister with an email address.
      “Reva Bauman, Campus Minister – Student Life Coordinator”
      Reva Bauman is listed as a Campus Minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Several faith-based clubs are listed, including Adoremus, Lectio Divina, Men of St. Joseph, and Our Lady's Sodality.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/on-campus/clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoremus | Mrs. Street | Art Club | Mrs. Wagoner”
      Adoremus is listed among 2026-2027 clubs.
      “Lectio Divina Club | Sr. Rose Miriam | Math League | Mr. Barbour”
      Lectio Divina Club is listed among 2026-2027 clubs.
      “Men of St. Joseph | Mr. Cline | Mock Trial | Mr. Caleb Quick”
      Men of St. Joseph is listed among 2026-2027 clubs.
      “Our Lady’s Sodality | Sr. Rose Miriam | Peer Partners”
      Our Lady's Sodality is listed among 2026-2027 clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is celebrated during the school day when school is in session.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Calendar | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/mass-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When school is in session, Kairos Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel at 11 a.m.”
      Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel during the school year.
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 (120 service hours are required over four years, 30 per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service at Guerin Catholic | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will complete a minimum of 120 service hours over 4 years as 30 hours will be required every year.”
      Students must complete 120 service hours over four years.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology 8, Catholic Social Teaching, is a required course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/26-27-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      Theology 8 is a required course on Catholic social teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (One to three mission trips are offered each year, described as service to those less fortunate.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Trips | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/opportunities-to-serve/mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year we will offer between one and three mission opportunities, either during summer vacation, fall break, or spring break.”
      One to three mission trips are offered each year.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel when school is in session.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Calendar | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/mass-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “When school is in session, Kairos Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel at 11 a.m.”
      Mass is celebrated daily in the St. Joseph Chapel during the school year.
  • Reconciliation is typically offered weekly, and retreats are held for every grade.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Calendar | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/mass-calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is typically offered in the chapel for students, faculty, and staff after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:45-4:30 PM) and Fridays (11:45-1:20 PM) during lunch.”
      Reconciliation is offered weekly in the chapel on listed days and times.
    2. Student Retreats | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen Retreat: “Tradition” Monday, September 21, 2026”
      A freshman retreat is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
  • 120 service hours are required over four years, and Theology is a required course in every grade with a Catholic Social Teaching course.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service at Guerin Catholic | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will complete a minimum of 120 service hours over 4 years as 30 hours will be required every year.”
      Students must complete 120 service hours over four years.
    2. 2026-2027 Curriculum Guide | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/26-27-Curriculum-Guide.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      Theology 8 is a required course on Catholic social teaching.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. Theodore Guerin High School

  • Address: 15300 Gray Road, Noblesville, IN 46062
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: St. Joseph Chapel

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

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 1

  • Mission tripsOff campus
    Summer, fall break, or spring break; one to three per year
    Mission trips that serve new communities and fulfill school-year service hours.
    guerincatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Kairos Mass (daily)On campus
    Weekdays at 11 a.m. when school is in session
    Daily Mass in St. Joseph Chapel.
    guerincatholic.org
  • All-school MassesOn campus
    Listed dates, 2026-27
    All-school Masses, most at 9:45 a.m. in the gymnasium, including the Feast of St. Theodore Guerin and Ash Wednesday.
    guerincatholic.org, guerincatholic.org
  • ReconciliationOn campus
    Tuesdays and Thursdays after school; Fridays at lunch
    Sacrament of Reconciliation offered in the chapel.
    guerincatholic.org
  • Praise and Worship
    Faith-based club listed for 2026-2027.
    guerincatholic.org

Faith formation 5

Retreats 1

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 | Guerin Catholic High Schoolguerincatholic.org/faith-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Through clubs and club leadership, student government, Mass, Adoration, reception of the Sacraments, social and service opportunities”
    Campus ministry lists Adoration among the spiritual opportunities for students.
    “Jim O’Connor Director of Campus Ministry and Student Life (317) 582-0120 Ext. 238 joconnor@guerincatholic.org”
    Jim O'Connor directs campus ministry; the office email and extension are published.
    “15300 Gray Road, Noblesville IN 46062”
    The school is at 15300 Gray Road, Noblesville, Indiana.
    “Through clubs and club leadership, student government, Mass, Adoration, reception of the Sacraments, social and service opportunities”
    Campus ministry lists Adoration among the spiritual opportunities for students.

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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.
81 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.96%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.5 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Lafayette in Indiana, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)800
Students in grades 9–12800
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges96%
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 Lafayette in Indiana

The Most Reverend Timothy L. Doherty, Bishop of Lafayette in Indiana

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

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

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