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Mass

Incarnate WordMonthly all-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church (next door) (Plus morning prayer each day and devotions. Invitational, not stated as required.)
St. John XXIIIWeekly all-school Mass (Day not published; moves for Solemnities and Holy Days. Students attend in full Mass uniform.)
O'ConnellMonthly all-school liturgy (on or off campus) (Day of week not published; handbook includes a bell schedule for 10 a.m. Mass days. All students attend.)

Daily Mass

Incarnate WordNo — optional before-school Mass Wednesdays 7:30 AM in the school chapel
St. John XXIIIAvailable daily throughout the year (Plus Eucharistic adoration, twice-yearly penance services, daily Angelus)
O'ConnellNot Published

Retreats

Incarnate WordAnnual class retreats 9-12; retreat attendance is required for graduation; Incarnational Spirituality curriculum
St. John XXIIIMandatory class retreats (Oboedientia/Pax/Virtus/Renovatio) + optional Kairos (jr/sr) and Quest (fr/so); daily Mass + weekly all-school Mass
O'ConnellNot Published

Service Hours Required

Incarnate Word75 (By grade: 15 (9th), 20 (10th), 25 (11th), 15 (12th, due Dec 1) = 75 total; MobileServe logging + reflection project)
St. John XXIIINot Published
O'Connell100 (25 hrs/year all students + senior project of 50-100 hrs (graduation requirement). Motto: "Enter to learn, leave to serve.")

Service Hours by Grade

Incarnate WordNot Published
St. John XXIIIFreshmen 20 · Sophomores 25 · Juniors 25 · Seniors 30 (per year, with due dates each spring)
O'ConnellNot Published

Theology All Four Years

Commute from home

	Incarnate Word Academy	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$22,800 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
What's included	Fees listed separately see fees Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $350 Tuition deposit: $500 Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen) Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors) Books: —	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 8, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027	ISEE	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Dec 14, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	18	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	248	432	80
Student:Teacher	8.3:1	11.3:1	4.5:1
Mass	Monthly	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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