Graduate Profile

Our Core Beliefs

The hallmark of Jesuit education is its focus on educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. At Holy Name of Jesus School, four core beliefs guide student formation and our positive behavior program. These beliefs define the qualities our students strive to embody as they graduate from HNJ.

Boys and Girls for Others

• Look beyond oneself to serve and show mercy to others.

• Act with concern, responsibility, and kindness, especially toward the vulnerable.

• Recognize injustice and use gifts and resources to help those in need.

• Share talents and take action to create positive change in the community.

Find God in Everyone and Everything

• Accept and respect all people as God created them.

• Celebrate the unique gifts and talents of others.

• Show empathy, tolerance, and forgiveness.

• Love and care for neighbors as oneself.

Strive for Personal Excellence

• Embrace curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to take healthy risks.

• Ask deep questions and actively seek understanding.

• Set and evaluate goals for academic, personal, and spiritual growth.

• Take responsibility for learning and prioritize mental, physical, and spiritual health.

• Use technology to support learning, problem-solving, and positive communication.

Open Eyes with Faith, Open Ears with Truth, Open Hearts with Love

• Encourage others through words and actions inspired by the Holy Spirit.

• Respect and embrace diversity and the world around us.

• Show reverence for God, people, creatures, and creation.

• Live out the teachings of Jesus and participate fully in the Catholic faith through prayer, Mass, and the Sacraments.