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Catholic Education Week
May 3-8, 2009
"Good News for All"
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news.”
Isaiah 52:7
DPCDSB School Events and Activities
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Catholic Education Week will be celebrated from May 3– May 8, 2009. During this week the Catholic community celebrates the unique and distinctive contribution that Catholic schools make to our students, our community and our Province. Catholic Education Week is a welcome opportunity to celebrate the Mission of our Catholic schools as they strive to integrate the Gospel values of Jesus Christ in every aspect of the school’s life and curriculum.
This year’s theme is
“Catholic Education: Good News for All”.
Five sub-themes, one for each of the five days of Catholic Education Week 2009, help students to understand the rich meaning of this year’s theme:
Day 1…Embracing Hope
Day 2…Celebrating with Joy
Day 3…Building Community
Day 4…Growing in Integrity
Day 5…Living with Gratitude |
Catholic Education Week 2009 begins on a Sunday to highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic education. We particularly want to underline the relationship of Catholic schools with the broader Church community, especially with the parishes that remain the center of the worshipping faith community.
Throughout Catholic Education Week, we ask you to reflect on the significance of Catholic Education’s presence and contribution in our Church, and in our society. We invite all members of our community, to participate in the celebrations and activities that will mark the celebration of Catholic Education Week 2009 in our schools.
For more information about Catholic Education Week and to access the Elementary Resource Kit, visit http://www.ocsta.on.ca/catholicEducationWeek.aspx |
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Catholic Education Quotes from Dufferin-Peel Staff & Students
"Catholic education is a formative and liberating process that helps us understand ourselves and allows us to seek the will of God in our educational experience." - Mark Cassar, Principal
"A Catholic education to me is knowledge through God, a chance to study God and all His creations. A Catholic education helps us grow in a Catholic community, while sharing our faith with others. A Catholic education means living life by trying to follow Jesus’ teachings and live the Gospel." - Jordan Nanowski, Student
"As a Catholic educator, I take pride in my role. I am given the honour to teach the curriculum, as well as the Catholic values simultaneously. More importantly, I observe the children growing spiritually and guide them to understand what role religion plays in their lives." - Felisa de Vera, Teacher
"Catholic education is a fundamental part of Christian development. With God’s guidance, the journey is learning, and the reward is teaching." - Maria Simonetta, Teacher