Grant Wilson
Clergy & Faith Life

Grant Wilson

Director of Religious Education, Parish & School Pre-K–8th grade · 2 years at St. Francis
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Meet Mr. Wilson

Grant Wilson serves as Director of Religious Education for both St. Francis Solanus Parish and School, overseeing faith formation from Pre-K through 8th grade and beyond the school walls into the broader parish community. He brings serious theological preparation to that role, including nearly 84 credits from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and graduate philosophy studies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake.

Outside of St. Francis, he has taught English in China, logs time on the Ultimate Frisbee field, and is exactly the kind of person who books Morning Mass before a Saturday of board games.

In the classroom, his approach is anything but passive: every lesson is built around hands-on activities, games, and song, rooted in the conviction that faith should be active and exciting.

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Faith & classroom

  • What he loves most about teaching at a Catholic school

    “Witnessing to the Truth and sharing the joy of the Gospel.”

  • What he hopes every student remembers

    “That God has a unique and exciting mission for each of us.”

  • How he brings faith into the classroom each day

    “A brief teaching followed by a hands-on activity, game, or song to keep students active and excited about their faith.”

A little more about Mr. Wilson

  • Favorite part of the school dayWednesday Mass
  • Childhood bookThe Harry Potter series
  • Perfect SaturdayMorning MassThen an all-day board game
  • Something surprisingHe spent a summer in China teaching English
  • Favorite Bible verse“I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty.”“You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty.” 1 Samuel 17:45
  • Pilgrimage dreamThe Holy Land
  • Favorite feast day or traditionChrist the KingThe Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
  • MusicLofi
  • Favorite movieThe Lord of the Rings
  • Favorite sportUltimate Frisbee
  • Coffee or tea?Coffee
  • Favorite family activityHiking

“If you want to become responsible, take on responsibility!”

In his own words