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Since 1941, St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin has meant "high-quality Catholic education" to thousands of young men and women in the Fox Valley area.
Emphasizing that our faith in Christ is the most important reason for our school, we seek to produce students who will understand the relationship and influence between religion and life.
We are a four-year, coeducational, Central Catholic high school. As a Christ centered high school, theology is an important aspect of each school day.
St. Edward Central Catholic High School is a Catholic family dedicated to faith in action, excellence in education, and discipleship in Jesus Christ.
St. Edward offers a complete program of religious activities including Mass, overnight retreats, and Days of Recollection, nurturing the spiritual lives of our students all year long.
School Motto: 'Be it known to all who enter here that CHRIST is the reason for this school.'
School Mascot: Johnny Greenwave
Since 1941, St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin has
meant "high-quality Catholic education" to thousands of young men
and women in the Fox Valley area. Emphasizing that our faith in
Christ is the most important reason for our school, we seek to
produce students who will understand the relationship and influence
between religion and life. We are a four-year, coeducational,
Central Catholic high school. As a Christ centered high school,
theology is an important aspect of each school day. St. Edward
Central Catholic High School is a Catholic family dedicated to
faith in action, excellence in education, and discipleship in Jesus
Christ. St. Edward offers a complete program of religious
activities including Mass, overnight retreats, and Days of
Recollection, nurturing the spiritual lives of our students all
year long.
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