Catholic Education
An Introduction to Our Pastoral Themes
2020-2025
2024-2025
Called to Witness
Description:
Logo:
Overview: 2024-2025
Called to Witness
Scriptural connection: |
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses. |
Theme song: |
Cry the Gospel |
Renewing The Promise Focus: | A Community that Builds Relationships |
Catholic Social Teaching Focus: |
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers |
OCSGE Focus: | An Effective Communicator a Responsible Citizen |
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Focus: |
Clean Water and Sanitation Affordable and Clean Energy Climate Action |
Celebrating Catholic Education May 4 - May 9, 2025
“We must fan the flame of hope that has been given to us.”
(Letter on the Jubilee Year of Hope, February 11, 2022)
“Nous devons garder allumée la flamme de l’espérance qui nous a été donnée.”
(Lettre sur le Jubilé de l’espérance; 11 février 2022)
Catholic Education Week Awards
Student Volunteer of the Year Award (Elementary & Secondary)
Adult Volunteer Award
Katharine Award
The Contribution to Catholic Education Award
Excellence in Supporting Catholic Education Award - CUPE, Support Staff Association and Senior Managers
Archbishop Francis J. Spence Catholic Teacher of the Year Award
Catholic Education Week observes the following Multi-Year Strategic Plan initiatives:
MYSP 2.2.1.1: Create conditions for all members of ALCDSB to recognize, understand, and apply social-emotional learning and mental health skills in all areas of their lives.