Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 26

Wednesday, 7:00pm–9:30pm (Doors open 6:30pm)

The Grand Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido)

We’re excited to present our first annual Digital Music performance! Enjoy original music created and performed by our graduating music students.

Tickets Required (FREE)

Thursday, August 27

Thursday, 9:30am–11:30am

TBD

Enjoy an art show featuring work from our visual arts seniors. Coffee and pastries will be provided. The art display will continue to be available until the end of the day.

Tickets Not Required

Thursday, 9:30am–11:30am

Creative Arts Complex

We'll have official merchandise available for sale during this time at the Visual Arts Showcase, including some exclusive products not found in our online gift store.

Thursday, 1:00pm–2:30pm

Student Life Center

Students from our LaunchPad & Incubator programs will pitch their business plans to a faculty panel, competing for funding to help launch or grow their companies.

Tickets Required (FREE)

Thursday, 3:30pm–5:00pm

Student Life Center

Theology & Philosophy and New Evangelization students will present their capstone research projects and summaries of their theses papers.

Tickets Required (FREE)

Thursday, 7:00pm–9:30pm (Doors open 6:30pm)

The Grand Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido)

Join us for a lively show featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss characters with JPCatholic Theatre Productions’ musical performance of Seussical.

Tickets Required ($15)

Friday, August 28

Friday, 9:30am–11:00am

Student Life Center

Creative Writing students will present their capstone projects with a reading, Q&A, and literature booklets.

Tickets Required (FREE)

Friday, 1:00pm–3:30pm (Doors open 12:30pm)

The Grand Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido)

Join us for a lively show featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss characters with JPCatholic Theatre Productions’ musical performance of Seussical.

Tickets Required ($15)

Friday, 7:00pm–9:30pm (Doors open 6:30pm)

Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido)

JPCatholic’s Class of 2026 proudly present their capstone projects for Film, Acting, and Animation up on the big screen!

Tickets Required (FREE)

Friday, 9:30pm

Creative Arts Complex (131 S Broadway Ave, Escondido)

After the Senior Screening, graduating students, their families, and their guests are invited to join us at the parkette of our Creative Arts Complex to celebrate our Class of 2026 and their achievements.

Tickets Not Required

Saturday, August 29

Saturday, 9:00am–10:00am

St. Mary’s Escondido (1170 S Broadway, Escondido)

All are welcome to join us for the Baccalaureate Mass. Additional Info for Seniors: Gowning and line-up for students and faculty is at 8:15am on the east side of the church.

Tickets Not Required

Saturday, 11:00am–1:00pm

Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido)

Tickets Required (FREE): Each senior may reserve up to 5 tickets to distribute how they wish.

After the ceremony, there will be a "Meet & Greet with the President" at the Student Life Center for any interested families.