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Our Traditions

A crowded outdoor scene with students walking around Central Catholic's Quadrangle.

At Central Catholic, tradition never graduates.

Our longstanding rituals, events, and celebrations connect generations of Vikings, fostering brotherhood, school spirit, and a sense of belonging that lasts a lifetime. Each special tradition plays a vital role in shaping the Central Catholic experience.

Student Life & Brotherhood

The image depicts a football game in progress, with players in blue and yellow uniforms engaged in a play on the field, while spectators can be seen in the background.

The image depicts a football game in progress, with players in blue and yellow uniforms engaged in a play on the field, while spectators can be seen in the background.

Walk to Football Games

Altar servers carrying a cross in St. Paul Cathedral.

Catholic Schools Week

A group of Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic students on the dance floor at the Homecoming dance.

A student blocks a teacher from laying up a basketball into the net at the Seniors vs. Teachers basketball game.

A group of students gathered at a Central Catholic football game, all cheering in the stands for the team.

“The Fleet” Student Section

Milestones & Achievements

Students hang their ties on the statue of Jesus in the Quadrangle

Seniors' Last Day of Class

Students gather on the field to play a game of SpikeBall at the senior breakfast.

Senior Breakfast

A student, Sam Brackney, '25, signs his letter of intent to play football at Brown University. He is sitting at a desk with a blue cover over it, with a backdrop featuring a pattern of the Central Catholic school seal and the Viking athletics icon.

National Signing Day

Four young adults in graduation gowns and caps stand together, smiling and embracing, in front of a backdrop of ornate wooden doors and walls.

A large group of people wearing graduation gowns and holding books are gathered in St. Paul Cathedral.

Baccalaureate Mass

Daily Traditions

Two young men in stand on a brick pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Walking the Quad

Walking the Quad

Clubs and Activities