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A centennial motorcade, a first class relic welcome,honoring St. James the Greater. and nine days Novena.

A relic displayed at the altar during St. James Academy’s centennial observance.

CENTENNIAL · PATRON SAINT

A First-Class Relic Welcomed at SJA

During the centennial, SJA welcomed a first-class relic of its patron, St. James the Greater—a reminder of the saints’ witness and an invitation to root more deeply in Christ.

SJA community members gathered around a vehicle during the centennial motorcade.

JULY 24, 2026 · CENTENNIAL

SJA Unveils Centennial Celebration with Motorcade

Led by the image of St. James the Greater, the motorcade presented floats for the Grade School, Junior High, and Senior High eras as the school shared its centennial with neighboring communities.

The SJA school community gathered for a Novena Mass in honor of St. James the Greater.

NOVENA · DAY 2

Witness to the Transfiguration

Grade School pupils and Night High School Grade 7 students attended Mass at Holy Family Chapel. The reflection drew on Matthew 17:1–9 and the moments of grace witnessed by St. James.

Students and school personnel at a Novena Mass for St. James the Greater.

NOVENA · DAY 3

A Leader in the Early Church

Grade School club members and Night High School students in Grades 8–9 attended Mass. SJA alumnus Rev. Fr. Joey C. Enriquez presided, and the reflection focused on James’s leadership and preaching.

Students and school personnel gathered for a Novena Mass honoring St. James the Greater.

NOVENA · DAY 4

The Martyrdom of St. James

High School club members and Night High School Grade 10 students attended Mass. The reflection recalled James’s steadfast faith, arrest, and martyrdom.

A school community prayer gathering during the Novena for St. James the Greater.

NOVENA · DAY 5

The Pilgrimage of Faith

High School students and Night High School Grade 9 students attended Mass. The reflection connected St. James’s pilgrimage tradition with the challenges and blessings of a life of faith.

SJA students and community members at a Novena Mass for St. James the Greater.

NOVENA · DAY 6

The Intercessor

Grade School students and Night High School Grade 7 students attended Mass. The reflection emphasized prayer, perseverance, good works, and seeking St. James’s intercession.

Students and personnel taking part in a Novena Mass at Holy Family Chapel.

NOVENA · DAY 7

The Spirit of Evangelization

High School students and Night High School Grade 8 students attended Mass. SJA alumnus Rev. Fr. Emmanuel C. Hipolito presided, and the reflection highlighted St. James’s example of sharing the Gospel.

The school community gathered for a Novena Mass honoring St. James the Greater.

NOVENA · DAY 8

Perseverance in Trials

Grade School pupils and the Night High School Student Government attended Mass. The reflection focused on St. James’s perseverance through trials and the strength of faith.

Students and personnel together at the final Novena Mass for St. James the Greater.

NOVENA · DAY 9

The Legacy of Faith

High School students attended Mass, where the reflection honored St. James’s courageous faith. The source also invited alumni to the July 25, 2026 Feast Day.