Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

The HBCU Fair is this Friday! Seniors, be sure to check your email for schedule information from Ms. Russell. This is mandatory event and a great opportunity to learn about these colleges, their programs, and their important role in the black community through the past, present and future.

#FlashbackFriday to our 2019 All Soul’s Day prayer service. Next week we will gather virtually for All Soul’s Day, a special and emotional day in remembrance of loved ones we have lost.

As part of our growing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program, faculty & staff are receiving more professional development and training in DEI. Yesterday's training was about "Unconscious Bias," presented by Mr. John Clayton, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Workforce Initiatives at Independence Blue Cross. The Cristo Rey team learned about what unconscious bias is, what causes it and what we can do to change it. Thank you John and the Independence Blue Cross team for sharing your knowledge and insights with our faculty & staff and leading a great discussion!

Are you interested in attending CRPHS or know someone who might be? Join us for an information night or NEXT THURSDAY at our Fall Virtual Open House! At our Open House, families and students will he able to meet in zoom breakout rooms with academics, college counseling, work study, athletics and more. Click on the link below to sign up. Please share! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945acad2da2fb6-virtual

This Saturday, Cristo Rey Philly, in collaboration with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and the Tioga-Hope Park & Garden, is hosting a community voter registration event. Spread the word, bring friends and family, and register to vote. If you’re already registered, come out to enjoy music, snacks and promote civic engagement!

Check out these AWESOME tips for youth under 18 to be heard in the election from CR freshman student Kayla who is a member of @healthynewsworks. Thank you Kayla for sharing and encouraging youth to share their voices!! Keep up the great work

Congratulations to our financial literacy teacher Ms. Kacey Price on being nominated and recognized for TD Bank's #TDThanksYou ! Ms. Price helped develop our financial literacy curriculum and currently teaches seniors at Cristo Rey's TD Bank Financial Literacy Center. She also consults, develops curriculum and teaches for Cristo Rey's adult education programming. Thank you for all you do Ms. Price! https://www.facebook.com/watch/

This past Wednesday, the Class of 2024 gathered for their second night of Freshman ESCAPE Retreat! Campus Ministry Student Leaders led their own small groups virtually, fostering spaces for reflection and sharing.

On Friday, we welcomed back four alumni and former SGApresidents for our first ever virtual assembly. They shared their insights with us about how they are navigating the pandemic and their education. Thank you Rose, Alanna, Myciah, and Greg for joining us!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT with Isaiah Gabriel 1. What college did/do you attend? >> Undergraduate: Villanova University >> Graduate: Temple University... 2. What was/is your major? >> Villanova: BA in Global Interdisciplinary Studies - Africana Studies >> Temple: MPH in Epidemiology 3. What is one goal or aspiration you have in life? >> I want to use my degree in epidemiology as a stepping stone towards changing health disparities that exist in sub-Saharan Africa, African-Americans with the United States, and other communities abroad that may be facing similar issues. 4. What was one thing that you learned at Cristo Rey that you still use today? >> The skills used to network and how to utilize your network for advice and guidance is something that always sticks with me. A lot of my opportunities have been furthered or improved through networking. When I went to Botswana, the people within my network provided me with a ton of advice and resources that made the experience more feasible and enjoyable. 5. Any Advice to current Cristo Rey students? >> Use college or whatever your next steps are after high school as an opportunity to learn more about yourself. Every class, classmate, teacher, and/or event is a chance to learn more about the world and your place within it. In the journey, stay true to yourself and where you came from

Cristo Rey Philadelphia is excited to introduce Mr. Denis Okema as our Inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Mr. Okema has been an invaluable member to the Cristo Rey team for the last five years, serving as our faculty for Business Literacy and a corporate relations manager in the Work-Study Program. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this important new role, having spent eight years in international development, working primarily on con...flict mitigation and resolution, peacebuilding, HIV/AIDS prevention, and wellness programs. He has a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies from Makerere University, Masters of Science in Administration of Human Services from Chestnut Hill College, Master Certificate in Applied Project Management from Villanova University, a Certification in Diversity and Inclusion Leadership through the National Coalition Building Institute, and a Professional Certification in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Mr. Okema is passionate about DEI work and believes in the Cristo Rey mission. There is no better candidate to lead and strengthen our commitment to creating an inclusive working and learning environment where all students, families, faculty and staff feel welcomed and respected. I believe that equal opportunity for quality education is a direct equitable action towards leveling the playing field for everyone and unlocking the full potential of our students. A diverse and inclusive school environment adds value to our mission to nurture and challenge young women and men to recognize and realize their full potential as they grow to love God, respect others, and serve their community. - Mr. Okema

Parents and guardians, we’re looking forward to seeing you tonight! Check your email for the link.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We're kicking things off with an awesome video made by Cristo Rey's Latinx Student Organization (LSO) introducing their leadership team. Check it out! https://youtu.be/UeLAT1dzpc0