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Faith & Service
Friends,
For nearly seventy years, John Carroll Catholic High School has proudly served students and families throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach, nurturing graduates who recognize the dignity and purpose bestowed upon each person as a unique creation of God. Through this understanding, we encounter Christ in one another every day. Inspired by His example, we strive to serve our families, friends, and neighbors with joy, embracing opportunities to deepen our faith and strengthen our community. Together, we answer God’s call to share our gifts, discern our individual vocations, and be instruments of peace and compassion in the lives of all we meet.
Please join us in this sacramental environment as we discover the path beset by God the Father, a path we pursue in our campus-wide efforts which include:
- Christian Service Program: Aiding the Poor, Hungry, Abandoned, and Alienated of Our Community; Serving as Faithful Stewards of the Natural World (Graduation Requirement).
- Liturgy: The Sacrifice of the Most Holy Mass (With Observance of Holy Feasts and Solemnities), Adoration, and Confession at Saint Anastasia Church and in the School Chapel.
- Opportunities for Liturgical Ministry (Lector, Altar Server, and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion)
- Weekly All-School Gospel Reflections (Led by Students, Faculty, and Administration)
- Faith Formation: On-Campus OCIT/A Classes (Order of Christian Initiation for Teens and Adults) in Coordination with St. Anastasia Parish.
- Comprehensive Theological Curriculum:
- Freshman: Bible History (Old and New Testament)
- Sophomore: Sacraments and Church History
- Junior: Social Justice and Christian Morality
- Senior: World Religions and Vocations
- Grade-Level Days of Reflection (9th - 11th Grade): Single-Day Led by Alpha Peer Ministry.
- Kairos Retreats (Seniors): 4-Day Retreat Led by Select Student and Adult Leaders at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center (Graduation Requirement).
- Virtue = Strength Program by SportsLeader: Academic and Athletic Ceremonies Rooted in Scripture and Liturgy
Hallow: Accounts Available to All Students, Faculty, Staff, and Coaches with Scripture, Prayers, Meditations, Music, and More.
I invite you to walk with us here at John Carroll – to breathe in and live out the Catholic faith in its beauty and fullness as truly universal. To students and families of all faith backgrounds, we stand together at the foot of the cross. You belong here. You are home. You are loved. Should you have any questions about our Catholic faith or service opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Pax et Bonum,
Mr. Joshua Kimmelman
Director of Liturgy and Campus Ministry
John Carroll Catholic High School
Alumnus, C/O 2019
Joshua Kimmelman is in his second year in education and brings a dynamic background in communication and faith-based formation to his role at John Carroll High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric from the University of Central Florida, with minors in Mass Media and Cinema Studies. He is also certified as an Advanced Catechist through Franciscan University, reflecting his commitment to both academic excellence and spiritual development.
Before entering the classroom, Mr. Kimmelman served as a Development Specialist for the Diocese of Palm Beach. At JCHS, he is actively involved in student life as the faculty sponsor of Key Club, where he enjoys mentoring students and encouraging service leadership.
A proud Fort Pierce native, Mr. Kimmelman is a third-generation alumnus of John Carroll High School and comes from a deeply rooted local family with a long history at the school. He is part of a large extended family, many of whom have attended or still attend JCHS.
Outside of school, Mr. Kimmelman is a big beach enthusiast and a dedicated Star Wars fan. In college, he participated in an improv group and was voted “Most Likely to Come Back and Work at JC”, a prediction that has certainly come true.
Mr. Kimmelman is passionate about community and faith, and he takes pride in giving back to the school that helped shape him.
JCHS Alumni class of 2019
Rev. Joshua Martin
Chaplain for John Carroll Catholic High School
Parochial Vicar for Saint Anastasia Catholic Church
The Chaplain is available in many capacities, regularly providing but not limited to the following:
- All-School Masses at Saint Anastasia Catholic Church and Chapel Masses on Campus
- Adoration of the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist
- Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Spiritual Direction (per appointment)
- Faith Formation (OCIA and Theology Courses)
- Blessings and Sacramentals
- Extracurricular Involvement
