The Society for the Renewal of the Catholic Mind

"Seek to learn on earth those truths which will remain ever valid in heaven. ~ St. Jerome

The work of Catholic education, of taking every thought captive in obedience to Christ (2 Cor. 10:5), extends far beyond the walls of the classroom to the whole of one’s life and to every facet of reality. This is a daunting challenge in any era, but perhaps most especially in our secular age.

The Society for the Renewal of the Catholic Mind was created not only to support the St. Jerome Institute in its mission to help renew Catholic education, but to foster intellectual community and the renewal of a truly Catholic imagination beyond the classroom and the high school years. The events of the Society bring the Catholic imagination to bear on every facet of life, from philosophy, theology and the arts, to science, politics, and culture.

Please consider joining the Society for the Renewal of the Catholic Mind to support the St. Jerome Institute, to advance the renewal of Catholic education, and to deepen your own knowledge and love of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

By enrolling in the Society, you will receive a copy of Stratford Caldecotts’s Beauty for Truth’s Sake.

Members receive unlimited access to the following resources and events:

New members and those who renew their membership annually

- – Lectures by the founders of SJI and other prominent guests.

- – Great Books seminars and other SJI events.

- – Round table discussions with SJI teachers exploring questions of culture, education, and parenting.

- – Receive The Rising Wind monthly newsletter featuring a letter from the Headmaster, photos of student life, and contributions from the Board, parents, and advocates of SJI.

We are pleased to offer two levels of elevated memberships:

Premium Members ($1,000 gift) receive two tickets to the SJI Spring Gala.

Honored Members ($5,000 gift) will receive a work of literature or philosophy twice a year, accompanied by a personalized letter from the SJI team discussing the meaning and significance of the work. Honored Members will also receive four tickets to the SJI Spring Gala.

What Our New Members Are Saying

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Many thanks for the important work of the Society for the Renewal of the Catholic Mind. SJI is a model for everyone involved in classical and Catholic liberal education around the country. It is also a joy and a blessing to our daughter.

Dr. Benjamin Storey

Jane Gage Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs; Director, the Tocqueville Program

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Grateful for the hope you are bringing to those of us who care deeply about Catholic education. Thank you for taking the risk; it really is for all of us! I look forward to learning more from your experience in order to share with our community down here in Alabama. Praying for your work.

Dr. Mandy Reimer

Neurology Specialist in Opelika, AL

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Happy to support the ground-breaking, faith-filled efforts of SJI! I look forward to enriching my mind and enjoying the community that comes together for the Society’s offerings.