As an International Spanish Academy, Escuela Blessed John Paul I School is pleased to provide Spanish Bilingual Programming, as well as a full English Program, from Kindergarten through to Grade 6. Give your child the Gift of a Second Language.
5675 38 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
T6L 2Z1
Office: (780) 462-6448
Our Mission
The mission of Blessed John Paul I School is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to live their faith by being curious, compassionate, and respectful individuals who celebrate diversity.
Our Vision
Our vision is that every day is a new beginning as we strive together to make a difference and live our lives with a purpose guided by the teachings of Christ.
Our Charism
"Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit."
Our Namesake
Blessed John Paul I Elementary School is named after Albino Luciani, who became Pope John Paul I in August of 1978. Before becoming Pope he had many titles within the hierarchy of the church including priest, teacher, Bishop, Patriarch, and Cardinal. He was the first Pope to choose a double name, John and Paul, after the two Popes who reigned before him.
Pope John Paul I is well known for his simple human talents including his bright smiles, warm hugs, and his love for laughing. One of Pope John Paul’s main priorities was helping the poor. Sorrowfully, his reign as Pope did not last very long as he had an unexpected heart attack on September 26, 1978, which caused his sudden death only thirty four days after becoming the Pope.
As students of Blessed John Paul I Elementary, we need to remember Blessed Pope John Paul’s bright smile, which to many was seen as a beam of light which spread the message of love for all. As you pass through our hallways, please remember to pass on this inspirational smile and message of universal love.
On September 4, 2022, Pope John Paul I was beatified by Pope Francis. This step precedes canonization and requires that a miracle be attributed to prayers made to the person after their death. The intercession of Pope John Paul I is credited with the recovery of a critically ill 11 year old girl from Argentina in 2011.