Thank you for your interest in a Catholic High School in the Brainerd Lakes Area. A small group of priests, parents, parishioners, and community members are in the first phase of a three phase process to launch a Catholic High School. As we begin our exploration, we are conscientiously listening for the voice of the Holy Spirit to discern the appropriate direction for our community.
Phases of Development
Phase I – Exploration
Phase II – Planning
Phase III – Launch
Exploration:
As we explore the options and feasibility, we are listening to the needs of the Catholic community. In March, 2022 we met with nearly 100 members of the community to hear their comments about the prospective school. Given the feedback we are looking forward to continuing our exploration and diving deeper into the needs of the community. The exploratory committee will continue to look at feasibility, collect demographic and survey data, and assess with the Diocese the potential to move forward to the Planning stage.
Planning:
This stage will dive deeper into the findings from the Exploration stage such as facility planning, fundraising, teachers, administration, curriculum decisions, extra-curricular programs, etc. Financial planning will be finalized and recruiting may begin. A formal launch plan will be developed in cooperation with the Diocese, the local parishes, and community.
Launch:
Upon the successful completion of the Exploratory and Planning stage, we will set a launch date.
Please check back for updates!
Please pray for the success of this endeavor:
God our Father, you created us to know, love and serve you above all things. Help us to understand your will as we seek to establish and develop a Catholic High School in our Brainerd community. Inspire us with the Holy Spirit. Guard our thoughts and desires. May we accomplish what you wish for us for the greater glory of your name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-Father Gabriel