A TRADITION OF FAITH
Religion, Reason, and Loving Kindness
THE MISSION OF SACRED HEART OF JESUS HIGH SCHOOL
The mission of Sacred Heart of Jesus High School is to facilitate service to God and others through the teachings of Gospel values in an environment of academic excellence in accordance to the Magisterium and Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School was founded on the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco, founder of the Catholic Salesian order. Although Don Bosco lived in the nineteenth century, his ideas were far ahead of their time, and his educational method is exceedingly relevant for today's youth. There is an ecumenical spirit at Sacred Heart which respects the Catholic faith traditions in the classroom, and welcomes students from other Christian faiths.
ABOUT ST. JOHN BOSCO (Don Bosco)
- An Educational Method Built On Love
Don Bosco was one of the greatest educators of his time. His educational system is described as the ‘preventive system’ and is an approach built on love and respect. The goal, in his own words, was for learners "to obey not from fear or compulsion, but from persuasion. In this system all force must be excluded, and in its place charity must be the mainspring of action".
- Loving Kindness
Don Bosco taught that educators should act as loving, caring parents to their students, and should create a family atmosphere where trust, concern and a sense of shared responsibility thrive. He firmly believed, as do we at Sacred Heart, that when young people are treated with love and kindness, they will be more open to learning.
- Reason
Don Bosco saw his students as human beings created by God with the capability of knowing the difference between right and wrong. When teachers use reason to encourage their students on a path of goodness, they can strive to prevent misconduct.
- Religion
Bosco recognized that young people are persons with souls, possessing an inherent need for community and relationship—not only with each other but with God.
Faith Formation
At Sacred Heart, Christian spirituality in the Catholic tradition is firmly embedded in our mission and history. The spirit of St. John Bosco, founder of the Salesian order, is instilled in the daily life of our school through curricular and extra-curricular activities as well as liturgies and special programs, including:
- Four years of study in Theology
- School Mass twice weekly
- Optional participation in school Mass by reading, singing, or serving.
- Opportunities to pray, study, worship, and serve the school and community
- Prayer to begin and end each day
- School-wide yearly spiritual retreats
- Class retreats
- Travel abroad
OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Catholic School of Jackson was established in 1878 to teach children in Pre-K through 8th grade in an atmosphere of faith with a classical curriculum. St. Mary’s is the oldest continuously existing parochial school in the state of Tennessee. Contact St. Mary's to schedule a visit!
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Celebrating, proclaiming and living the joy of the Gospel in Jackson & Madison County, Tennessee since the 1860's, St. Mary's Parish serves 1100 households.
Diocese of Memphis
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Diocese of Memphis
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis was established in 1971 and consists of 47 parishes and missions. More than 70,000 Catholics make this diverse, vibrant and faith-filled diocese their home. Led by Bishop David P. Talley, the Diocese of Memphis is committed to helping the faithful encounter the living Christ through conversion, communion, service, and unity.
