A Brophy education begins with a promise. A promise to educate and care for every young man through the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. The vision, mission, Jesuit principles, and commitments that follow reflect the beliefs that have guided Brophy for nearly a century and continue to shape every aspect of our community today.
Our Vision
To manifest God's love for the world by promoting human flourishing within a community of faith and hope that forms leaders in service who are strengthened by brotherhood that lasts a lifetime.
Our Mission
We form Men for Others committed to faith-filled lives of service and leadership through a Jesuit, Catholic, college preparatory education.
Who We Are
We are Jesuit.
We are Bold.
We are valiant and audacious in our thinking, willing to choose courage in our decision-making and how we innovate.
We are Curious.
We lead with wonder and a restless imagination, asking “why” until deeper understanding takes hold.
We are Rigorous.
We prepare our boys to embrace the challenges and pressures of the world in ways that honor our commitment to Jesuit tradition.
We are Caring.
We accompany one another with respect and kindness, honoring the dignity and humanity of each person.
We are Brophy.
Our Jesuit Principles
| AMDG |
AMDGThe Meaning: AMDG, Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, Latin for “For the Greater Glory of God,” is the motto of the Jesuits and flows directly from St. Ignatius’ First Principle and Foundation, which teaches that our purpose in life is to know, love, and serve God and that all things in our lives should lead us toward that end. The Purpose: The Ignatian understanding of the magis or “the more” challenges us to seek not simply more activity, but the deeper and more generous response that leads us closer to God’s greater glory. At Brophy, pursuing the magis by living AMDG serves as a daily reminder and a lifelong aspiration. |
| Men for Others |
Men for OthersThe Meaning: The phrase was articulated by Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, who defined the formation of “men for others” as the primary objective of Jesuit education. He envisioned graduates who live not for themselves, but for God, believing that authentic love of God must lead to a deep and active love of neighbor. The Purpose: We embrace Arrupe’s challenge to form students who live a faith that does justice, young men who cannot even conceive of a love of God that does not include love for the least of their neighbors. Our students should embody lives that are not meant to be preserved or protected, but given away, poured out in service, solidarity and love. |
| Cura Personalis |
Cura PersonalisThe Meaning: Cura personalis, care for the whole person, is the foundation that makes both Men for Others and AMDG possible. To care for the whole person is to help each young man become the fullest version of the child of God he was created to be. It also means fostering a community of belonging, where every person feels seen, known and valued. The Purpose: At Brophy, cura personalis means attending to the full formation of each student, not just academically, but emotionally, morally, spiritually and physically. It begins with the belief that each person is a unique reflection of God, and that true education recognizes this sacred dignity. |
Our Commitments
| Grad at Grad |
Grad at GradThe Profile of the Graduate at Graduation, or Grad at Grad, is the core commitment we make to all our students. It names five essential characteristics of a Brophy graduate. These traits are not just aspirations for our students, they are the foundation for how we shape our curriculum, design our programs, and make operational decisions. The Grad at Grad serves as a charter for the full life of the school, ensuring that everything we do forms students for lives of faith, purpose, and service.
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| Student-Forward Culture |
Student-Forward CultureBrophy students are empowered to take purposeful risks--academically, spiritually, and socially. Faculty, coaches, and mentors take every opportunity to put students in positions of leadership to help them build a sense of confidence to take on life's biggest challenges. Students are expected to put themselves forward, knowing that being open to growth is about pushing beyond what is comfortable in pursuit of the magis. |
| Community of Belonging |
Community of BelongingBrophy offers students an atmosphere of rigor and excellence alongside the opportunity to form an intimate relationship with God. We believe all of creation is a reflection of God's loving presence which leads us to lives of generous service. We are dedicated to students of all socioeconomic backgrounds who have the potential and desire to maximize their God-given gifts. We strive to create safe, welcoming environments that maximize academic, emotional, and spiritual growth, in harmony with a student's own curiosity, capability, and commitment so that every Brophy student feels a complete and whole sense of belonging. |
The Brophy Experience
Brophy College Preparatory is experienced as a fully immersive Jesuit, Catholic institution that fosters the integration of scholarship and spirituality. We entrust our students with mutual responsibility, invite them into leadership, and encourage them to take ownership of their growth into Men for Others.
Our students experience our faculty as personally invested in their formation. Their peers are not just friends, classmates and teammates, but a lifelong brotherhood. We partner with our students’ parents to develop articulate and compassionate men with a strong sense of self-worth, a thirst for justice and a distinct ability to critically consider and thoughtfully discern the complexities of our world.
We value tradition alongside innovation, boldness with humility, and faith and reason strengthened by curiosity and commitment. Inside a welcoming environment — from the classroom to activities to spiritual reflection — we empower our students. Brophy men are challenged to reflect on their formation and responsibilities to develop their God-given gifts.