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Welcome to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Guided by faith | Prepared for life | Always serving others
Congratulations Class of 2023!
Congratulations to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School graduates, class of 2023! May your futures be guided with a higher purpose as you pursue your education and build successful careers.
Dedicated Faculty
The faculty at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School demonstrate unwavering dedication to their students, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that extends beyond the classroom. Their commitment to holistic education and Jesuit values is evident in their tireless efforts to empower students academically, socially, and spiritually.
Competitive Athletics
Our competitive sports programs emphasize athletic skills and focus on character development. Our sports teams instill values such as teamwork, perseverance, and discipline through rigorous training and challenging competitions.
Guided by Faith
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School embraces its faith-based identity, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy. Through spiritual formation, prayer, and service, students are encouraged to develop a deep connection with their faith, fostering a sense of purpose, compassion, and a commitment to social justice.
Work-Experienced
At Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, students gain invaluable work experience through our innovative Corporate Work-Study Program. By engaging in real-world work environments, our students develop essential skills, professionalism, and a strong work ethic, setting them on a path toward meaningful careers and positively impacting their communities.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, delivers
a career-focused, college-preparatory education in the Catholic tradition
for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating
rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience
and support to and through college.
Our community is bursting with stories around every corner. Read our stories of resilience, accomplishment, hope, and faith.
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Seven graduates of '23 were honored with Cristo Rey's most distinguished awards.
![Mason Moses ('23) first Cristo Rey Senior to Receive Gates Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686843384/cristoreytcorg/ynlr4b8qpe7n7hjvc6ze/Students-1_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686843384/cristoreytcorg/ynlr4b8qpe7n7hjvc6ze/Students-1_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686843384/cristoreytcorg/ynlr4b8qpe7n7hjvc6ze/Students-1_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1686843384/cristoreytcorg/ynlr4b8qpe7n7hjvc6ze/Students-1_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1686843384/cristoreytcorg/ynlr4b8qpe7n7hjvc6ze/Students-1_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1686843384/cristoreytcorg/ynlr4b8qpe7n7hjvc6ze/Students-1_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Mason Moses ('23) is the first Cristo Rey Jesuit - Twin Cities student to receive the highly competitive Gates Scholarship.
![Adalí Flores-Mendoza ('19) Commencement Speaker at University of St. Thomas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686893342/cristoreytcorg/e731yz6czr7rmrdgsve6/230520mrb331_006-620x930.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686893342/cristoreytcorg/e731yz6czr7rmrdgsve6/230520mrb331_006-620x930.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686893342/cristoreytcorg/e731yz6czr7rmrdgsve6/230520mrb331_006-620x930.jpg","width":620}])
Adalí triple majored in communication studies, English professional writing, and Spanish.
![Monserrat ('23) third sibling to graduate from Cristo Rey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686687958/cristoreytcorg/cqct1h2vssecjjwc5yig/Graduation23-12.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686687958/cristoreytcorg/cqct1h2vssecjjwc5yig/Graduation23-12.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686687958/cristoreytcorg/cqct1h2vssecjjwc5yig/Graduation23-12.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1686687958/cristoreytcorg/cqct1h2vssecjjwc5yig/Graduation23-12.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1686687958/cristoreytcorg/cqct1h2vssecjjwc5yig/Graduation23-12.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1686687958/cristoreytcorg/cqct1h2vssecjjwc5yig/Graduation23-12.jpg","width":2200}])
For graduate Monse, walking the commencement stage was just keeping things in the family.
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For volunteer Don Arbor, learning to tutor meant going back to school.
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Zach Czaia, 40, is a poet and an English teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis. He has published two collections of poetry, including “Knucklehead,” and recently launched a poetry podcast called “Open Your Hands.” He and his wife, Cristina, belong to St. Matthew in St. Paul’s west side.
From Our Community
![2023 Commencement Ceremony Speakers Stalyn Carchi and Nessa Hill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688588616/cristoreytcorg/hk9qbghvgfoz6waz0ozl/2023_CRJHS_Graduation_Speeches_03.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688588616/cristoreytcorg/hk9qbghvgfoz6waz0ozl/2023_CRJHS_Graduation_Speeches_03.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1688588616/cristoreytcorg/hk9qbghvgfoz6waz0ozl/2023_CRJHS_Graduation_Speeches_03.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1688588616/cristoreytcorg/hk9qbghvgfoz6waz0ozl/2023_CRJHS_Graduation_Speeches_03.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1688588616/cristoreytcorg/hk9qbghvgfoz6waz0ozl/2023_CRJHS_Graduation_Speeches_03.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1688588616/cristoreytcorg/hk9qbghvgfoz6waz0ozl/2023_CRJHS_Graduation_Speeches_03.jpg","width":2200}])
Two student commencement speakers chosen by their peers encourage their graduating class to hold strong during times of pressure.
![Emily Byrne, History Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686843250/cristoreytcorg/cy0pqq6ecjxapkjrov91/Students-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686843250/cristoreytcorg/cy0pqq6ecjxapkjrov91/Students-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686843250/cristoreytcorg/cy0pqq6ecjxapkjrov91/Students-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1686843250/cristoreytcorg/cy0pqq6ecjxapkjrov91/Students-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1686843250/cristoreytcorg/cy0pqq6ecjxapkjrov91/Students-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1686843250/cristoreytcorg/cy0pqq6ecjxapkjrov91/Students-6.jpg","width":2200}])
Emily Byrne, History Teacher
A CRJ education is rigorous, future-focused, and loving. Teachers work tirelessly to create challenging lessons to ensure students are college-ready while also emphasizing the importance of students growing in confidence and love to serve others.
News & Events
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As Puma fall sports teams begin practices for their upcoming matches, Kevin Hawkins is prepping his photography gear for another year of clicks and snapshots.
![Cristo Rey Alumni Enjoy Summer Soccer!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689714887/cristoreytcorg/icmr5uf4f6zfsikxopod/soccergame-8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689714887/cristoreytcorg/icmr5uf4f6zfsikxopod/soccergame-8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689714887/cristoreytcorg/icmr5uf4f6zfsikxopod/soccergame-8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1689714887/cristoreytcorg/icmr5uf4f6zfsikxopod/soccergame-8.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1689714887/cristoreytcorg/icmr5uf4f6zfsikxopod/soccergame-8.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1689714887/cristoreytcorg/icmr5uf4f6zfsikxopod/soccergame-8.jpg","width":2200}])
![Zindy Mooney named Interim Principal for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686265331/cristoreytcorg/cxxtutamfzcm4djwidxp/IMG_5255-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686265331/cristoreytcorg/cxxtutamfzcm4djwidxp/IMG_5255-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686265331/cristoreytcorg/cxxtutamfzcm4djwidxp/IMG_5255-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686265331/cristoreytcorg/cxxtutamfzcm4djwidxp/IMG_5255-2.jpg","width":1200}])
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