Saint John Catholic School

Saint John Catholic School is an elementary school in North Charleston, SC, located at 3921 St. John Avenue. The school operates within a diverse Catholic community dedicated to loving God and neighbor, offering religious education and community support for local families. The parish maintains a schedule of spiritual practices, including Confession from Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 12:10 PM, and Daily Adoration from Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM.

The school is led by Principal Mrs. Karen Durand. The administrative and ministry team includes Office Manager and Coordinator of Music Ministry Mrs. Flavia Feltner. Ministry coordination is handled by Mr. Bill New for Lectors, Mrs. Lisa McLeod for Altar Servers, Mr. Jim Whiteman for Ushers, and Ms. Red McDowell for Volunteers. Religious formation is provided by Sr. Trudy Edgington, who also serves as President of the Women’s Guild, while Ms. Elizabeth Hackett leads the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.

The parish is served by Pastor Fr. Rafael Ghattas, known as Fr. Rafa. Fr. Rafa holds a Master of Theology from St. Mary Seminary in Houston, TX, and previously worked as a mechanical engineer in France and SC. He served for four years at St. Gregory the Great in Bluffton before his recent assignment. He is the eldest of five siblings, including a priest and a cloistered nun.

Saint John Catholic School provides a faith-based education grounded in the teachings of the Church, supported by a dedicated team of clergy, staff, and volunteers committed to serving the North Charleston community.

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Services:

• Catholic Faith Programs
• Lenten Series
• Parish Events
• Religious Education
• School Support