Meet our New Kindergarteners In just a few weeks, 25 bright and eager kindergarteners will walk through the doors of Risen Christ for their very first school year. Many of them already feel at home thanks to the Kindergarten Sunshine Camp, a program created to give students the strong start that they deserve. Many incoming […]

August 12, 2026 (Español abajo) Every Risen Christ student has the potential to make a lasting impact, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, they are equipped with the education and values to become leaders in their communities. One inspiring example is LaCora Bradford Kesti ‘02, now the Vice President of Community Impact at

July 29, 2026 (Español abajo) Our Summer Learning Recovery Program recently came to a close, marking the end of several weeks of targeted instruction designed to help students recover from learning disruptions. One student who embodied the spirit of the program was incoming seventh grader, Ashley. While celebrating the successful completion of summer learning, she

(Español abajo)  It’s a proud and bittersweet moment as we sent off our 34-member Class of 2026, which graduated on Tuesday, June 2, at Church of the Incarnation. We are so proud of these bilingual graduates! The Class of 2026 leaves behind a legacy of faith, perseverance, and leadership—and we look forward to seeing all

(Español abajo) Our Middle School English Debate Team continues to make us proud! At their third tournament of the year, hosted by the Minnesota Urban Debate League, our students once again brought home medals. With seven teams competing, many students earned both individual speaker awards and team victories. As Program Director Jake Swede put it,

(Español abajo) Risen Christ kicked off Catholic Schools Week with five days full of fun and enriching activities. Plus, the students got to dress up in different outfits each day! One day, students had the opportunity to wear clothes that represented their heritage. Another day was “Opposite Day,” when students dressed up like staff, and

We are proud to announce that Nube, a 7th grade student at Risen Christ Catholic School in Minneapolis, is the very first recipient of the Dr. Eleni Roulis Memorial Scholarship. This annual scholarship is awarded to a 7th grade girl entering 8th grade who demonstrates academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a love of learning. The

“Mom, please do something…call the school.“ For Cesarea and her daughters, the public school suddenly became a source of anxiety and fear. Her daughters faced relentless bullying and harassment, with little support from the school’s administration. As native Spanish speakers, the language barrier only complicated communications with the school and deepened the family’s sense of

My mom was a single mother. I remember she was asking herself, ‘How do I give my children a better education and how can I afford it?’ In the heart of south Minneapolis, this is the story of Diana, a Risen Christ graduate, and the remarkable impact of Catholic philanthropy on her educational journey. Beginning

My father’s name is Carlos, but everyone called him Jacobo. We are known as the Jacobo Familia in my hometown in Mexico. Growing up, everyone in my family was struggling. Everyone. I have a large family. I am the oldest of seven sisters and brothers. We didn’t have a lot of money. When I was