Tonight, at the Mass of the Lord's Supper, we enter the Sacred Paschal Triduum—the holiest three days of the Church year.
During this time, we commemorate: The institution of the Holy Eucharist The institution of the Priesthood The Mandatum—the "new commandment" to love one another through humble service, as shown in the washing of the feet.
As the liturgy ends and the altar is stripped, we are invited to "watch and pray" with Christ in silent adoration at the Altar of Repose, remembering His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
This afternoon our 1st-graders took some books to the front lawn to practice their independent reading while they enjoyed the nice weather. ☀️📖
Order in the court! 👩⚖️👨⚖️
Our 6th graders welcomed lawyer Andrew McClarity to English class!
He helped us bridge the gap between our classroom "Linguistic Crime Scenarios" and real-world legal work. The students loved learning how a single comma or the perfect word choice can change the course of a trial.
Thank you, Mr. McClarity, for showing us that ELA skills are a superpower in the legal field!
We’re gearing up for our annual Golf Outing on May 9, 2026, and we’re looking for local businesses and families to partner with us as event sponsors!
This is a great opportunity to gain visibility, connect with our community, and support the students and programs of Jordan Catholic School. A variety of sponsorship levels are available, offering recognition through event signage, materials, and on-course presence.
📅 Deadline to submit sponsorships: April 17 to ensure inclusion in printed materials and signage.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more? Check out the details below and email [email protected] to get signed up!
Thank you for helping make this event a success and for supporting our school!
We commemorate two distinct moments:
The Procession: We carry our palms and sing "Hosanna," remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
The Proclamation of the Passion: We transition into the solemn reading of the Gospel, preparing our hearts for the sacrifice of the Cross.
As we bring our blessed palms home, let them be a sign that Christ is the King of our hearts and our school!
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Matthew 21:9)
The trash talk is friendly, the school spirit is high, and the stakes for bragging rights have never been greater.
Who are you rooting for in tonight’s big game?
Drop a 🧡 for Illinois or a 💛 for Iowa in the comments!
Shape the Future of Athletics at Jordan Catholic School! 🏆
We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy Athletic Director to lead our sports programs in Rock Island. This is a chance to provide vision and direction for our student-athletes while fostering a safe, professional, and competitive environment.
The Role:
Oversee all intramural and interscholastic athletic activities.
Act as our liaison to the IESA and represent JCS at conference meetings.
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate our dedicated coaching staff.
Manage budgets, scheduling, and equipment for all programs.
Requirements:
✅ BA Degree in Education or a related field.
✅ Coaching experience (Elementary/Middle School level).
✅ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Apply Today: https://www.jordanschool.com/page/employment
This position is available as a part-time hourly role or as a stipend for current staff.
Are you an accounting professional looking for a leadership role with a mission? Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island is seeking a Business Manager to oversee our financial operations and strategic planning.
This 12-month position offers the opportunity to provide financial leadership to our Administrative team, managing everything from budgeting and cash flow to payroll and tuition.
The Details:
📍 Location: Rock Island, IL
🎓 Requirements: 4-year Accounting Degree + strong systems experience
💼 Flexible: Full-time or Part-time applicants encouraged to apply!
🌟 Perks: Comprehensive benefits (Health, 403b matching, etc.) and reduced hours in June/July.
Join us in supporting the future of our students.
Apply today: https://www.jordanschool.com/page/employment
📍Alleman High School
📅 April 27, 2026
🕧 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Please wear a white shirt, black shorts, and jazz shoes or tennis shoes.
Please join us for the Friends of Jordan Trivia Night!
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
🕧 Doors open at 5:30 / Questions begin at 6:30
📍 Jordan Catholic School Gymnasium, 2901 24th Street, Rock Island, IL
📞 RSVP to 793-7350 x3 OR fill out the online form https://forms.gle/AZvfHzRd64f7PZtk9.
💲Cost is $15 per person (8-person team limit)
Mulligans and Round Doublers are included
Snacks can be brought in, and beverages (water and soda) will be available for purchase (no BYOB).
If your business would like to sponsor a round or a table for $25 please contact Wendy at 793-7350 x3.
If you cannot attend the Trivia Night, but would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please send to:
Friends of Jordan Scholarship Fund
2901 24th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
Advanced reservations are appreciated, but not required.
Thank you to all of our amazing parent volunteers for helping make this experience possible!
They created a paper airplane that could travel 12 feet before landing.
This past Saturday, 6th grader Cory G. competed in the Regional Spelling Bee at the Bartlett Performing Arts Center at Moline High School. After winning the Jordan bee back in January, Cory then advanced to a regional qualifier and placed well enough to move on to the Regional Spelling Bee, making it to the 6th round with only 8 other spellers.
Congratulations Cory! We're so proud of your accomplishments this year!
Congratulations to our Jordan IESA State Wrestling medal winners! Together, with their teammates, they finished in 2nd place out of 80 teams! We are so proud of you and your hard work in and out of the classroom!
Jaxson 🥇
Zach 🥈
Alex 🥉
Noble 🥉
Way to go Jaguars! 💙💛
Veni, vidi, vici ("I came, I saw, I conquered")
There are 3 ways to participate!
Register a child to receive a free tree (pick-up required)
Purchase a tree to plant this spring if you don’t have a child (Buy One, Fund One!)
Help fund trees in our community! — $5 helps place a tree in the hands of a child
Sign up here: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/?school=135984
Sign ups are open now through March 15th, trees will arrive the week of Earth Day (April 22)! We’ll contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at the school!
