Support Risen Christ Catholic School
Risen Christ Catholic School, founded in 1993, is the only dual-immersion Catholic school in Minnesota and is a Sustaining Partner of our SJA Outreach Fund. It primarily serves low-income Latino families in south Minneapolis. It educates children in both English and Spanish in a Catholic environment that honors faith, language and culture of all students.
By the numbers:
- Nearly 300 students
- 96% Hispanic/Latino
- 91% qualify for free or reduced lunch (low income)
- Nearly 80% are English Language Learners and speak Spanish at home
- The average tuition paid by a family is $750 per year
- The actual cost to educate one child is about $9,000 annually
- Donors cover roughly 90% of the cost of educating every single student
The annual fundraising goal is $2.5 million—just to keep the doors open, the lights on, and a stable, loving environment in place for children who desperately need it.
"As a Catholic community, we affirm the inherent dignity of every person. That dignity is not dependent on citizenship, immigration status, skin color, or language. At Risen Christ, we remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that every student and family experiences a safe, stable, and nurturing environment--especially in moments of fear, uncertainty, or loss."
Risen Christ exists because people like you have decided that children deserve safety, dignity, and education—no matter their status. Your support is what allows Risen Christ to:
- Keep classrooms open
- Retain teachers
- Remain a trusted, stable foundation for families under siege
Thank you for helping Risen Christ remain a place of refuge, faith, and love. To donate use the QR code or this LINK.