It’s important that we do this as an institution as well. This past fall, we allocated time to pause and reflect by engaging an image audit conducted by an external consulting firm in which dozens of RJ constituents were asked to reflect on their experiences and perceptions of how well the school is communicating and fulfilling its mission. We’re grateful for the insights we have received. 

 

As we approach Regis Jesuit’s 150th anniversary, our community affirmed the strength of our formative mission, the quality and caring nature of our faculty, the depth and excellence of our college-prep academics, resulting in a strong blend of intellect and character that shapes resilience, integrity and lifelong friendships among our graduates. Our commitment to excellence—academically, spiritually and in co-curricular life—came through clearly and consistently. As a grateful alum and parent of graduates myself, I’m grateful to know that these are enduring characteristics.  

 

However, being rooted does not mean being finished. 

 

This opportunity to pause, listen and reflect highlighted for us that we can do a better job of articulating our mission and identity and the activities that support them. Over the last couple of months, school and Board leadership have considered this feedback about the real experience of our students and families and committed to more clearly and concisely conveying the value proposition of Regis Jesuit High School.  

What emerged from this listening is a clearer articulation of what families experience every day but do not always hear named. 

 

The Regis Jesuit experience, celebrating nearly 150 years, forms well-rounded men and women of competence, conscience, character and compassion, shaping lives of meaning through a Catholic, Jesuit education.  

 

Through this process of listening, we acknowledge that God is actively present in the life of the school through our students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff and our extended community. These are the people who understand how vital Regis Jesuit High School’s mission and impact are to metropolitan Denver, and indeed the world, and the people who have helped us to articulate ourselves more clearly. 

 

As we move forward with Finding God in All Things, we will share how each element of the value proposition comes to life through things like student academic experiences, faith formation, co-curricular activities on a daily basis, and through the four-year formational experience that is Regis Jesuit. Additionally, our reflection continues. ‘Rooted but not finished’ is a good way to describe the Ignatian value of the Magis, and seeking to consider how we may pursue the more universal good for the benefit of our students, and the greater glory of God.  

 

On behalf of our Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, I express my gratitude for the community that supports and sustains the school, its mission and the students and families we are blessed to serve. We look forward to continuing to anchor ourselves in this clear vision as we begin to articulate priorities for the front-end of the next 150 years. May we continue to model this process of listening, reflecting and responding to God’s loving presence together as we move forward.