Holy Cross Catholic School in Webster Minnesota seeks a principal starting in the 2024–2025 school year. Holy Cross Catholic School serves students in preschool through 8th grade with a dedicated faculty and staff. Learn more about Holy Cross Catholic School and this exciting opportunity in Catholic school leadership by viewing the full search prospectus here.

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are vital to the evangelizing mission of the Church. They strive to provide an education that is authentically Catholic: a formation of the whole person in the light of Jesus Christ. Holy Cross Catholic School accomplishes this important work by living their mission statement: 'Holy Cross Catholic School is dedicated to excellence in education and is committed to helping each student grow into the person that God has called them to be. Our values-based, comprehensive curriculum includes innovative academics, mastery of skills and content, spiritual and character development, joyful service, and active participation in the mission of the Church.' _
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Holy Cross has a rich legacy of educating students for over 100 years. Holy Cross Catholic School is a consolidated school from three historic rural Roman Catholic parish schools in Minnesota. In the decade before and after the Civil War, communities of German, Czech, and Prussian heritage were established in the region. Our current school building in Webster was built in 2005 on land donated by a school family. Today, the school is grateful for a large alumni base and dedicated community of families, some of whom have been attending Holy Cross Catholic School for five generations.
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_ __Recognizing that, “The project of the Catholic school is convincing only if carried out by people who are deeply motivated, because they witness to a living encounter with Christ” (Congregation for Catholic Education, 1997). The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the capacity to cultivate the highest standards of excellence in Catholic culture, academics, and organizational leadership at Holy Cross Catholic School. Other requirements include:

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church who is able to provide a credible witness of the Catholic Faith.
• Have a deep commitment to the importance and mission of Catholic schools.
• Possess a master's degree in Catholic school leadership or its equivalent—or in progress (preferred).
• Have three years of teaching or administrative experience in Catholic schools (preferred).
• Obtain the Certificate in Catholic School Leadership (preferred).

View the full job prospectus here for more information.

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic.

Please click the button at the top right to apply for this position. Applicants will be asked to provide a resume with three professional references, a cover letter and a letter of good standing from their pastor.