Our mission is to empower Baltimore youth to succeed in college, career, and life. We provide access and opportunity for students of religious, racial, and ethnic diversity to excel through rigorous academics, a corporate internship program, extracurricular activities, and faith formation. We transform lives in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition of faith, justice and reconciliation.
In May 1521, at the Battle of Pamplona, Ignatius was severely wounded by a cannonball that shattered his legs. Even with two operations to heal the injury, he would walk with a limp for the rest of his life. During his lengthy recuperation, he wanted something to read. The only books available were A Life…
THREE CRISTO REY JESUIT SENIORS RECOGNIZED AT DISTINCTIVE SCHOLARS CONVOCATION
Baltimore, MD, April 28, 2022– As a college and career-preparatory institution, the mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit is to prepare students for success in life after high school through a rigorous academic program accompanied by a comprehensive Corporate Internship Program (CIP). This year, Cristo Rey Jesuit is delighted to report that three seniors were recognized…
Cristo Rey Jesuit Launches New Work-study Program- Leadership Foundations
Baltimore, MD, March 18, 2022– As a college and career-preparatory institution, the mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit is to prepare students for success in life after high school through a rigorous academic program accompanied by a comprehensive Corporate Internship Program (CIP). This year, Cristo Rey Jesuit launched the Leadership Foundations Program, a program within CIP…
CHESAPEAKE EMPLOYERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY SPONSORS CRISTO REY JESUIT’S STAND UP FOR STUDENTS FUNDRAISER
Baltimore, MD, February 11, 2022– Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is excited to announce the 2022 Stand up for Students event, presented by Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company, that will be held Friday, April 8, 2022 at the American Visionary Arts Museum from 7:30- 11pm. This will be the first in-person event held since 2019 and…
CRISTO REY JESUIT CLASS OF 2022 SECURES 100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Baltimore, MD, February 23, 2022– Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJ) is proud to announce that as of February 17, 2022 every one of the 78 members of the Class of 2022 has received acceptance into either a 4-year or 2-year college or university. This achievement marks the twelfth consecutive year since inception that 100%…
Black History Month 2022- Black Health and Wellness
Every year, February 1 marks the kickoff for Black History Month. Originiating in 1926 as “Negro History week” , Black History Month wasn’t officially recognized until 1976. This month serves as a time to recognize the many achievements of the African American community despite their history of being persecuted and discriminated against. As the world…
Too many do not realize how truly loving, and therefore radical, is the vision and hope of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspired by the Hebrew prophets and Jesus, King dissected the ills of society and challenged us to create the Beloved community. In the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, he stated the…
CRISTO REY JESUIT PARTNERS WITH BEST-SELLING LEADERSHIP AUTHOR JON GORDON TO PRESENT TEEN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Baltimore, MD, December 1, 2021– Supporting their mission to prepare graduates for college and careers, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore City, MD is partnering with Best-Selling Leadership Author, Jon Gordon, to host a Positive Leadership Summit for Teens at the Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank stadium. Jon Gordon is being joined by former NFL…
Cristo Rey Jesuit and the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Partner to Launch Career Launch Program
Baltimore, MD, October 27, 2021– Continuing with their mission of preparing students to be career-ready, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore, MD has created an innovative new layer to their work-study program titled the Career Launch Program. This program builds on Cristo Rey’s existing Corporate Internship Program that provides Cristo Rey students with the…
As a Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory high school, we provide four years of rigorous academic study. We believe that having a growth mindset and making a commitment to lifelong learning are keys to the success of every student.
Our hallmark Corporate Internship Program complements students’ studies with professional internships at one of our 130+ partners. CRJ students develop the business skills, interests, and real-world experience they need to succeed.
Cristo Rey Jesuit students are our future leaders. We are a caring school community and we believe in our students. Our innovative and rigorous program prepares every student with the knowledge, the experience, and the commitment to go forth and lead the change we need in our community and in the world.
—Dr. William “Bill” Heiser, EdD
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