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Message from our Formation Director

Why do we celebrate
the Feast of Christ the King?
 Thy Kingdom Come!
Dear Parents,
In just a few weeks we will be ending the Church's liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King and opening the new liturgical year with Advent and the coming of Christ on Christmas. So why do we celebrate the feast of Christ the King at Everest Academy?
I am sure you have all heard your children say their prayers and end them with this phrase: "Christ Our King! Thy Kingdom Come!" Christ is a model for our students and families and we encourage our students, through spiritual formation, to experience Christ as a friend and guide in their lives. Christ is the King, the Lord of History, and the focal point of our faith. By invoking him as King we also ask that his kingdom comes here on earth through faith, hope and love, and that one day we may all be with him in his kingdom - heaven. With this phrase we state that we have a mission in life and someone that unifies us in that mission.

Each year we come together as a community to celebrate this great feast. There is a Mass at Holy Name Cathedral and a reception to follow at US Cellular Field. Families who attend - parents and children - truly enjoy the festivities and are eager to join us again. This year, we hope you will join us for this family-friendly celebration to close this liturgical year and to thank God for all his many blessings.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Jon Budke, LC


About Everest

Everest Academy Lemont, founded in 1995 as White Pines Academy, is a private Catholic school offering a Pre-K through grade 8 program.

Our goal is to offer each child the highest quality education through Integral Formation®, the pedagogical method developed by the Legionaries of Christ. Through Integral Formation®, each student benefits from a personalized approach that develops the whole person, from intellect and character to spiritual life and apostolic responsibility. The result: intelligent, responsible, and positive leaders who will transform society with the Gospel values.

Here at Everest Academy, with our brand new campus opened for the fall 2009 school year, we are poised for growth and ready to give our students a Catholic educational experience that will last them a lifetime. Find out more by taking a tour of our campus.

The Pilgrim Queen

The Pilgrim Queen
Pray together as a family and honor Mary as a special guest in your home.

Prayer for Everest

Prayer for Everest
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for making Everest Academy a reality. With the aid of the Holy Spirit, may we touch the lives of many people and bring to our community the joy of knowing and loving Jesus Christ. We thank Our Mother Mary for her help and ask for her continued care and protection. Amen.

School Masses

School Masses
Join us for All School Mass on Friday at 2:20pm or Morning Mass at 7:15 am Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Lean on Me Holy Hour

Lean on Me Holy Hour
Spend some time with Jesus every Thursday, after morning Mass 7:45am