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01 Join the Brotherhood
Setting Hearts on Fire with a Passionate Search for Truth, Unity, and Love
St. Augustine Prep is South Jersey’s premier all-boys school for grades 8–12 — where young men grow into leaders in college, career, and life.
Rooted in Catholic and Augustinian values, we sharpen minds, strengthen character, and nurture faith through transformative learning experiences, an everlasting brotherhood, and a commitment to servant leadership.
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02 Augustinian Values
The St. Augustine Prep Brotherhood at its Core
Veritas
At St. Augustine Prep, our commitment to Veritas, or Truth, is at the core of our academic excellence. Through rigorous coursework and a dedication to intellectual curiosity, our students are encouraged to seek and uphold truth in all their pursuits. Our Augustinian curriculum fosters critical thinking, a love for learning, and a strong moral foundation, preparing students to navigate and contribute to the world with integrity.
Unitas
Unitas, or Unity, is the cornerstone of student life at St. Augustine Prep. Our vibrant community is built on a foundation of brotherhood, collaboration, and shared experiences. From an expansive athletic program to co-curricular leadership opportunities to everyday interactions, we cultivate a sense of belonging and realizing you are part of something bigger. This unity not only enhances the student experience but also builds lifelong friendships and a strong support network that extends beyond graduation.
Caritas
Caritas, or Love, is exemplified through our Mission & Ministry program. St. Augustine Prep is dedicated to fostering a spirit of compassion and service among our students. Through community service projects, spiritual development, and a commitment to social justice, our students learn to embody love in action. This program encourages them to make a positive impact on the world, living out the values of empathy and charity in their daily lives.
03 Life at St. Augustine
The Brotherhood of Hermits.
Experience the unity and camaraderie that define St. Augustine Prep. Our community fosters lifelong friendships and a vast alumni network, guiding students through every step of their journey.
04 News & Events
Happening at St. Augustine Prep
![Father/Son Communion Mass & Breakfast Continues a Cherished Prep Tradition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773115017/hermitscom/j9bqiiuchiqvdmu3rilw/DSC09411.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773115017/hermitscom/j9bqiiuchiqvdmu3rilw/DSC09411.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773115017/hermitscom/j9bqiiuchiqvdmu3rilw/DSC09411.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773115017/hermitscom/j9bqiiuchiqvdmu3rilw/DSC09411.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773115017/hermitscom/j9bqiiuchiqvdmu3rilw/DSC09411.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773115017/hermitscom/j9bqiiuchiqvdmu3rilw/DSC09411.jpg","width":2048}])
Fathers and sons gathered at St. Augustine Prep for the annual Father/Son Communion Mass & Breakfast on Sunday, March 9. Recently retired faculty member and former Hermits Rowing Head Coach Ray D’Amico shared reflections on the lasting impact of the Prep’s Augustinian values and commitment to building Christian Gentlemen.
![Rooted in Richland: John Perrotta ’26]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771951198/hermitscom/y7skvflwjenvxp3wtyrg/DSC02134.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771951198/hermitscom/y7skvflwjenvxp3wtyrg/DSC02134.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771951198/hermitscom/y7skvflwjenvxp3wtyrg/DSC02134.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771951198/hermitscom/y7skvflwjenvxp3wtyrg/DSC02134.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771951198/hermitscom/y7skvflwjenvxp3wtyrg/DSC02134.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771951198/hermitscom/y7skvflwjenvxp3wtyrg/DSC02134.jpg","width":2048}])
This installment of Rooted in Richland celebrates John Perrotta ’26, a thoughtful senior whose journey at St. Augustine Prep—marked by service leadership, intellectual inquiry, and Augustinian formation—has shaped a foundation he will carry with him to Villanova University.
![Johns Hopkins Leader Dr. Patrick Brugh Inspires Students Through Veritas Speaker Series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771106307/hermitscom/l6v1xallsyf11gfjvvaf/DSC00959.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771106307/hermitscom/l6v1xallsyf11gfjvvaf/DSC00959.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771106307/hermitscom/l6v1xallsyf11gfjvvaf/DSC00959.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771106307/hermitscom/l6v1xallsyf11gfjvvaf/DSC00959.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771106307/hermitscom/l6v1xallsyf11gfjvvaf/DSC00959.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771106307/hermitscom/l6v1xallsyf11gfjvvaf/DSC00959.jpg","width":2048}])
![Mission & Ministry Hosts Church Leadership Dinner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770931810/hermitscom/uzmtazuyn219c1umtrcv/PXL_20260211_2138575452.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770931810/hermitscom/uzmtazuyn219c1umtrcv/PXL_20260211_2138575452.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770931810/hermitscom/uzmtazuyn219c1umtrcv/PXL_20260211_2138575452.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770931810/hermitscom/uzmtazuyn219c1umtrcv/PXL_20260211_2138575452.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770931810/hermitscom/uzmtazuyn219c1umtrcv/PXL_20260211_2138575452.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770931810/hermitscom/uzmtazuyn219c1umtrcv/PXL_20260211_2138575452.jpg","width":2200}])
![Senior Fine Arts student Raylen Weaver stands with Augustinian Friars, including Head of School Fr. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Fr. Devlin, O.S.A., and Fr. Burrascano, O.S.A., while presenting his oil painting of the historic Allegrini Monastery at St. Augustine Prep.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769440653/hermitscom/atdilexroe46ibcp4i1x/IMG_0971.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769440653/hermitscom/atdilexroe46ibcp4i1x/IMG_0971.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769440653/hermitscom/atdilexroe46ibcp4i1x/IMG_0971.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769440653/hermitscom/atdilexroe46ibcp4i1x/IMG_0971.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769440653/hermitscom/atdilexroe46ibcp4i1x/IMG_0971.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1769440653/hermitscom/atdilexroe46ibcp4i1x/IMG_0971.jpg","width":2200}])
St. Augustine Preparatory School proudly recognizes senior Fine Arts student Raylen Weaver for his original oil painting of the historic Allegrini Monastery. The monastery, which served as the Prep’s original school building when it was founded in 1959, remains a meaningful part of the school’s Augustinian heritage. Raylen’s work reflects the Fine Arts program’s commitment to connecting student creativity with the Prep’s history, mission, and Augustinian identity.
05 Hermit Pride
A St. Augustine Prep education provides students with opportunities to become leaders in their communities and in our society.
rev. robert j. murray, o.s.a., ph.d.head of school