campus ministry program - Creighton Prep - Creighton University

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the Creighton Prep story 

Creighton Prep forms men of faith, scholarship, leadership 

and service in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. We are also 

committed to graduating young men who are more open 

to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious and 

committed to doing justice. 

Why Prep? 

• Average ACT score: 26 

• Nine perfect ACT scores in the past five years 

• 46 National Merit semifinalists over the past six years (eight in the Class of 2012) 

• 63% of our graduating Class of 2012 earned $21.4 million in college scholarships 

• Graduates over the last five years have earned approximately $100 million in scholarships 

• 98% of our seniors attend a four-year college or university 

• Over 90% of our students are involved in clubs, activities or athletics 

• Student to teacher ratio: 13:1 

• Average class size: 22 

• Over 20,000 student service hours that return $550,000 of value to the community annually 

• 11,000 active alumni with members in each of the 50 states and in 17 countries throughout the world 

Prep has produced alumni that have directed stars on the silver screen, written award-winning 

books, preached the word of God, designed national monuments, composed award-winning music, 

led troops into battle, taught thousands of students, delivered thousands of babies, excelled in 

professional athletics and saved countless lives. 

We invite you to attend our great school and find out why it is often said that “Creighton Prep is a 

way of life for the rest of your life.” 

Josh Luedtke 

Director of Admissions 

Joe Pick 

Enrollment Management

Cura Personalis 

Program 

Creighton Preparatory School recognizes that all students learn 

differently. The philosophy of the Cura Personalis Program (CPP) is 

that fairness is when everyone gets what they need to be successful, 

not when everyone is treated the same. Creighton Prep will provide 

appropriate, individualized accommodations for students who 

can offer a clear statement of a specific diagnosis from a qualified 

professional made within the last three years. 

Creighton Prep collaborates with families, health care and 

educational professionals in order to develop an appropriate 

accommodation plan that can be implemented within the 

capability of our resources. 


• The CPP offers a study skills course for freshmen that may need additional academic support. 

• A partnership with the National Honor Society students allows the CPP to offer tutoring 

twice a week for those students who may need additional assistance with a class. 

• Two full time faculty members that work specifically with students to provide academic 

support and address learning needs.

CamPus ministry 

Program 

The Jesuit schools, through an educational pedagogy, nurture 

spiritual growth in their students. The primary goal of a Jesuit 

school is a spiritual one. Academic excellence, athletic prowess, 

and strength of character all must point toward the “purpose for 

which we were created; to be in union with God.” 

(1st Principle & Foundation of the Spiritual Exercises) 

We dream of students who leave Prep with a firm foundation in a 

living faith. We want our students to recognize that the Catholic 

Church is not just a building, but a Eucharistic community of 

people who will support and nurture them throughout life. 

Within Campus Ministry, we strive to teach our students the 

leadership skills of Christ. It is our job to get them excited about 

being Christian leaders in our world. 


• Students have the opportunity to examine their lives in a reflective and spiritual way and to develop a 

personal and transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. 

• Retreat opportunities: Freshmen Retreat, Faces of Christ, Overnight Retreat, Junior Encounter, 

Ignatian Service Retreat, and Senior Retreat.

Clubs & 

inVolVement 

SERVICE 

Big Brothers: Seniors only 

Campus Ministry Advisory Board (CMAB) 

Fall Service Day 

Habitat for Humanity 

Operation Others (OO) 

Retreat Leadership 

Service Trips 

(Dominican Republic, Rosebud Native American Reservation, Mexico) 

Tutoring at Jesuit Academy 

CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS 

A.P.L.A.U.D. (Drug Free Club) 

Academic Decathlon 

Honors Academic Decathlon 

Ambassador Club 

Architecture Club 

Athletic Training Staff 

Band (Concert & Jazz) 

Big Brothers 

Bridge Club 

Campus Ministry 

Campus Ministry Advisory Board 

Chess Club 

Christian Life Communities 

Disc Golf 

Dodgeball 

Drama 

E.M.E.’s 

EMHC 

Film Club 

Forensics 

French Club 

French Honor Society 

Green Circle 

Harvard Model Congress 

Health and Fitness 

History Day 

ILAC 

Ink Inc. 

Jay Journal (Newspaper) 

Jay Junior (Yearbook) 

JETS Engineering Club) 

Latin Club 

Leadership Club 

Letterman Club 

Liturgical Band 

Math Club 

Mock Trial 

National Honor Society 

Operation Others CORE Team & Club 

Peer Tutoring 

Powerlifting 

Prep Accepts Diversity Club 

Quiz Bowl 

Retreat leadership 

Robotics Club 

Science Club 

(ContinueD)

Clubs & 

inVolVement (ContinueD) 

Senior Advising 

Solidarity Social Justice Group 

Spanish Club 

Spanish Honor Society 

Speech Team 

Stock Market Competition 

Student Council 

CHRIStIAN LIFE COmmUNItIES 

CLC meets weekly or bi-monthly in a small 

group of 8-12 students to discuss faith, family, 

school and relationships. CLC is moderated by 

a Prep teacher or alumnus. 

dRAmA 

Prep has a fall and a spring play in conjunction 

with Marian High School. There are needs for 

lighting, sound and set design as well as acting 

parts. Duchesne and Mercy also have plays for 

Prep actors. 

T.E.A.M.S. 

Ultimate Frisbee Club 

Video Editing/Podcasting 

Young Democrats 

Young Independents 

Young Republicans 

AtHLEtICS 

NSAA SpONSOREd SpORtS: 

FALL 

Cross Country 

Football 

Tennis 

WINtER 

Basketball 

Swimming 

Wrestling 

SpRING 

Baseball 

Golf 

Soccer 

Track 

INtRAmURALS: 

Brisquitball 

Basketball 

Kickball…and More! See Mr. Kleber for details. 

CLUB SpORtS 

Ice Hockey 

Lacrosse 

Trap Shooting

english 

The English curriculum emphasizes the skills necessary for clear 

communication, intentional reading, analytical and creative 

thinking, and writing for reflection and audience. 

The freshman curriculum provides a breadth of readings as 

the students study the different genres. Sophomore year is 

thematically developed around the concept of the hero and the 

junior curriculum is the study of American literature. Seniors are 

provided with electives that develop their writing and expand their 

literary boundaries. 

Courses also incorporate multimedia technology, public speaking 

skills, reading strategies and vocabulary development. 


• Honors and advanced placement courses are offered at each level. 

• Courses are offered for dual enrollment at Creighton University, the University of Nebraska at Omaha 

and Nebraska Wesleyan University. 

• Students have won various local, state and national writing contests.

Fine arts 

A study of the arts is a valuable component of a balanced education 

and helps make students more aware of the emotional and physical 

environments in which they live. 

This study also involves critical and creative thinking as well as 

problem-solving techniques that assist students in understanding 

the social and cultural forces that shape their world. In this way, 

art gives meaning to the human experience in much the same way 

religion does. 


• Art, Graphics and Architecture classes are offered. 

• The school has received over 450 local, state, regional and national art awards, 

including 60 just last year. 

• Choir group performs as music ministers at Masses and at various competitions throughout the year. 

Prep’s choir won its first Superior at Districts in 2012. 

• In addition to the 26th consecutive Superior rating in the District music contest, the Creighton 

Prep Band won the Sweepstakes award in 2010, 2011 and 2012, as the top band in regional 

competitions in Chicago and Kansas.

inFormation 

CommuniCations 

teChnology 

Creighton Prep’s ICT Department helps students develop a wide 

variety of skills in technological literacy in order to compete in 

today’s global society. 

The skills Creighton Prep students acquire include ethical and 

responsible behavior, knowledge of resources, process and 

applications, along with the ability to access, organize, analyze, 

synthesize and present information. 

A special emphasis in programming enhances the students’ ability 

to learn the concepts required to understand the fundamentals of 

object oriented coding. 

Communication proficiency is also developed through 

communications classes focusing on print, video, interpersonal, 

and problem-solving strategies. Students also foster improved 

efficiency through The Cloud and Web 2.0 tools. 


• The school has Macintosh and PC laboratories with cross-platform software. 

• Instruction is offered in Alice, a Java-based graphical user interface that assists students 

in learning object-oriented programming skills.

PreP teChnology 

Creighton Preparatory School is committed to excellence in 

teaching and learning by actively engaging students in the 

21st century. 

With wireless access throughout the entire campus, students are 

encouraged to bring their own devices for use in the classroom. 

Two mobile iPad carts and five labs are also available for classroom 

teachers to integrate technology into their curriculum. 

The science classrooms are set up with iMacs to aid in experiments. 

The World Language Department has a lab with 25 computers for 

listening and translation activities. 

Students can access computers in the library or open lab area 

before school, during their lunch period, and during free time 

during the day.

Cassem 

memorial library 

Cassem Memorial Library was remodeled and reopened in 

November 2003. The library has seating for 40-45 and 15 

computers available for student use throughout the school day. 

We have two conference rooms with computers for audio/video 

production with a PC in one room and a Mac in the other. 

Our current holdings are 11,414 which includes print, audio, 

and video materials. New materials are added throughout the 

school year. 

For the 2013-14 school year, we will create two new work areas 

for students with personal devices. Students will be able to easily 

charge their device or work while also charging their device.

mathematiCs 

The ability to comprehend, develop, and utilize mathematical concepts 

is invaluable throughout life. All people need some fluency in this area 

in order to contribute to and fare well in our contemporary world. 

(National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) 

The Creighton Prep Mathematics Department strives to enhance 

students’ knowledge and understanding of math both as a tool and a 

way of thinking that can be used to address problems in the world. 

The Mathematics Department provides multiple levels of algebra 

through statistics and calculus. Sequencing of courses also provides 

students with the opportunity to start at different levels of algebra 

and geometry. 


• The current math faculty has over 190 combined years of teaching at Prep. 

• Prep offers an 8th grade algebra course before school for students desiring to 

accelerate their program of study.

PhysiCal eDuCation 

The Physical Education Department provides students with the 

opportunity to prepare for a lifelong healthy and active lifestyle. 

The goal of the Physical Education Department reflects the same 

ideal as the mission of the school: the education of the total person. 

With this goal in mind, the Department emphasizes physical, 

intellectual and social development through student participation 

in vigorous physical activities and learning the principles of 

physical fitness as well as the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. 


• Excellent facilities such as The Heider Center and Carmen & Don Leahy Stadium offer superior 

environments for teaching and learning activities. 

• Block scheduling allows the sophomore PE class to be split into Health Education in the classroom and 

Physical Education in The Heider Center or Carmen & Don Leahy Stadium. 

• All levels can participate in Fitness for Life I or Fitness for Life II through our certified strength 

training coach.

sCienCe 

The Science Department at Creighton Prep seeks to prepare 

students for a highly technological future by helping them learn 

to process and organize information, think critically and make 

intelligent, informed science-related decisions. 

We want to share with students a systematic approach to exploring 

the scientific aspects of the world in which they live, apply the 

scientific method and prepare them for college science courses 

through classes designed to provide the requisite scientific 

concepts, fundamental principles and laboratory experiences. 


• TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) earned seven out of the last eight 

state championships and scored in the top 2.5% of all teams nationally in 2011. 

• Honors and advanced placement courses are offered in biology, chemistry and physics. 

• Prep has ten modern, well-equipped lecture/lab classrooms.

soCial stuDies 

The mission of the Social Studies Department is to develop 

capable citizens who are empowered with the knowledge, skills 

and attitudes that enable them to make informed decisions in a 

culturally diverse and interdependent world. 

Our students have opportunities to take challenging courses that 

range from World History, to Practical Law and several AP courses. 

Students are taught to utilize research skills as well as multimedia 

presentations through applications like Glogster. 

There are opportunities to be active outside of the classroom with 

opportunities in Young Republicans, Young Democrats, and 

Mock Trial. Students also have opportunities to travel with the 

department. Stanford Model United Nations visit San Francisco 

and participate at the model U.N. at Stanford University. Harvard 

Model Congress ventures to Boston and participates in model 

Congress at Harvard University. In April, you will find our U.S. 

Government students spending time in Washington D.C. 


• 56 students averaged a 4.0 on 2012 departmental AP exams

theology 

The mission of the Creighton Preparatory School Department of 

Theology is to present to students a comprehensive vision of what 

it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in its spiritual, liturgical, 

and moral dimensions. Always conscious of our Jesuit heritage and 

mission, we form students in the Catholic intellectual tradition in 

the spirit of St. Anselm’s ‘faith seeking understanding.’ We strive 

to integrate the study of theology with a lived Christian faith, 

challenging our students to become men of character and faith 

who use their gifts for the good of the world. 


• Ten department members have master’s degrees in Catholic Theology. 

• In the past four years, Theology Department teachers have traveled to the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Italy, 

the Lakota Nation, Mexico and Uganda either with students or as part of their continued education. 

• In a typical week at Prep, 110 students spend part of their school day in service of the materially poor 

and marginalized at more than 30 different local agencies and schools.

WorlD languages 

We believe that the study of a language other than one’s own native 

language is the most direct means to expose students to diverse 

cultures short of actually living in another culture. 

It is our task to guide students to both an appreciation for the 

differences in the world views of those who speak or spoke 

languages other than English and to an understanding of the 

role of language in shaping our thoughts and values as well as the 

inherent limitations of any one language to adequately express 

human ideas and emotions. 

In Spanish and French, we achieve these ends by improving student 

abilities in speaking, listening, reading and writing the target 

language. In Latin, since no one today communicates in oral Latin 

as a native language, our focus is on teaching students to read Latin 

along with a secondary focus on writing so that they can read the 

actual words of the ancient Romans and benefit from a first-hand 

exposure to ancient Roman culture. As of Fall 2013, we will be 

offering Italian, one of the only schools in the Midwest to offer all 

of the Romance languages. 


• Prep’s new language lab provides students with opportunities to practice speaking and 

hearing their target language. 

• Prep is one of the only schools in the Midwest to offer classes in Italian. 

• All of Prep’s language teachers have extensive international experience that has 

come through traveling, living and studying abroad.

MULLEN GYM

HENRY L. SULLIVAN, S.J. 

CAMPUS CENTER

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Creighton Prep forms men of faith, 

scholarship, leadership and service in the 

Catholic and Jesuit tradition 

Omaha’s Jesuit College Preparatory School Since 1878 

7400 Western Ave. Omaha, NE 68114-1878 402.393.1190 

www.CreightonPrep.org

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