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Leadership Rooted in Faith

At Royalmont Academy, leadership is more than success in academics or athletics. Our Catholic high school forms servant leaders—young people who follow Christ’s example of humility and courage. Through faith, vocation, and the CEDE program (Creating an Entrepreneurial & Discerning Environment), students learn that leadership is service, not status.

What Makes a True Servant Leader?

Catholic servant leadership means guiding others through love, virtue, and responsibility. At Royalmont, students grow into leaders who:

• Recognize the dignity of every person.

• Place the common good before self-interest.

• Choose virtue daily, building habits of service.

• Practice creativity, teamwork, and realism in solving problems.

This formation reflects Catholic Social Teaching, which emphasizes solidarity, subsidiarity, and justice.

How CEDE Coursework Shapes Leaders

Royalmont is one of the few Catholic high schools to integrate CEDE coursework, developed at the Catholic University of America. CEDE combines entrepreneurship, design thinking, and Catholic values.

Example 1 – Creating Value Through Service

Students plan and host a meal, balancing self-interest with self-gift. They learn that leadership creates value for others, not just themselves.

Example 2 – Designing Your Life

Through design thinking, students build three “Odyssey Plans” for their future. They practice discernment, resilience, and adaptability—skills needed for real-world leadership.

Example 3 – The Freedom to Be More

Students explore the difference between freedom from and freedom for. They commit to daily growth with a Virtue Tracker, cultivating habits like perseverance, humility, and prudence.

Cardinal Virtues in Leadership

Michael Novak identified three cardinal virtues of business:

1. Creativity – discovering new possibilities.

2. Building Community – recognizing interdependence.

3. Practical Realism – staying grounded in truth.

By practicing these virtues, Royalmont students prepare to lead in families, businesses, ministries, and communities.

Preparing Students for Every Path

Not every graduate will attend college. Some will pursue trades, start businesses, or enter religious life. CEDE equips them with:

• Critical thinking and communication skills.

• Entrepreneurial creativity rooted in Catholic values.

• Virtue and responsibility that employers, colleges, and communities need.

This preparation ensures every Royalmont student is ready to lead with confidence and faith.

Q&A: Servant Leadership at Royalmont

Q: How is servant leadership different from traditional leadership?
A: Servant leadership focuses on humility, virtue, and mission. Students lead as Christ led—through service and sacrifice.

Q: How does CEDE connect to Catholic education?
A: CEDE blends entrepreneurship with Catholic Social Teaching, showing students that leadership means creating value for the common good.

Q: Does this benefit students not going into business?
A: Yes. CEDE prepares students for all paths—college, trades, ministry, or family life. Its lessons apply wherever servant leaders are needed.

Learn More

Discover more about Royalmont’s Catholic high school:

• The Benefits of Small Class Sizes: Why Personalized Education at Royalmont Academy Makes a Difference

• Catholic School vs Public School: What Parents Need to Know Before Deciding

Key Takeaway

Royalmont Academy forms servant leaders through faith and vocation. By combining rigorous academics, Catholic formation, and CEDE coursework, we prepare students for college, trades, and life—always leading with integrity, humility, and courage.

👉 Schedule a visit to Royalmont Academy to see how we form Catholic servant leaders every day.