Saint James Church on a beautiful summer day Saint James students attending mass

Christ is Risen! He is Truly Risen!

During these 50 days of the Easter Season why not recommit yourself to pursuing the Christian ideal by living the paradox of vulnerability in a mindful way. Here is a list of ways in which you can begin the process. It is not exhaustive, but contains a starting place for all us to remind ourselves of the important message of the resurrection.

  • Live as a person who is free, redeemed, and loved tremendously by God.
  • Be the face of Christ in all situations.
  • Treat others with compassion and love.
  • Share your faith by being a living example of the Beatitudes [Matthew 5] and Commandments [Exodus 20]
  • Try to live humbly; approach vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness
  • Relearn to live within your means and strive to take only what you need
  • Find beauty and appreciate it daily
  • Love others with who you are and not what you can buy them
  • Simplify
  • Attend to your health of body, mind, and soul
  • Find a way to pray for five minutes each day
  • Don’t be stingy with your prayers and good works for others
  • Witness to others about your faith journey; don’t be shy to speak of the power of God in your life
  • Make a conscious daily effort to believe in the mighty power of God
  • Work on forgiving others
  • Try being patient with yourself and others instead of angry
  • Volunteer, minister to others, help someone
  • Be nice in every and all circumstances
  • Fall in Love with God
  • Go gently
  • Don’t be among the gripers; “Serve the Lord with Gladness” [Psalm 100:2]

By Paul J. Ashton, Psy.D., D.Min.
Consultant to the VIRTUS® Programs

Mrs. Judy Pappas

Principal

St. James School is a Blue Ribbon School!

U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Program Seal Click the Blue Ribbon Seal to see the SJS video!

The Blue Ribbon School award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education and recognizes schools for their superior academics or dramatic gains in student achievement.  SJS won based on its consistently outstanding test scores achieved over the past few years.

Building Bright Futures

A St. James School education prepares students to take the next step. SJS graduates excel at Hersey and Prospect High Schools and gain admission to, and excel, at St. Viator, Loyola Academy, Notre Dame High School, and other selective schools.

...Because of the great education I received at St. James, I am now enrolled at St. Viator and am taking all honors classes...

Tim Hogaboom
St. Viator Student & SJS Grad

Test results show that on average SJS 8th graders outscore 8th graders from other area schools. This reflects the bright futures of SJS graduates and the preparation they received.

Faith Comes First

Religious education, religious environment, and weekly mass create a culture of kindness, consideration and self-discipline.

...St. James School is such a wonderful place for our children to learn, share our faith, and create life-long friends...

Dennis & Kathi Barton
Parents of three SJS girls