St. Joseph High School – Chapel Supplies

The school will purchase a mass kit to allow students to participate regularly in mass, which emphasizes the centrality of the Eucharist while forming leaders inspired by Christ and His Church. The school has been given $6000 for these supplies.

 

Testimonial

“We at St. Joseph High School were blessed to receive funding from the Catholic Education Foundation to purchase various items for our chapel. We now have all that is necessary to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for small groups as well as our whole school division. Our first Mass was the division opening Mass on August 30, 2017. We have celebrated Mass on the third Thursday of every month with Fr. Tom. On October 28 we hosted the Archdiocesan Youth Rally where we began with Mass in the morning and continued with adoration throughout the rest of the day. Our chapel was the focal point of the day. It is with immense gratitude that we thank the Catholic Education Foundation for their generous contribution to our school.”

St. Teresa of Avila School – Bucket Filling for Jesus Retreat

The Bucket Filling Brigade is a group of Grade 4 and 5 students who choose to be leaders in the school community. Students who are part of this group support mental, emotional and physical health initiatives. The program was allotted $900.

Testimonial

“A big thank you to the Education Foundation for supporting St. Teresa’s ‘Bucket Filling For Jesus Brigade’. A few of our highlights so far this year: Leadership Retreat at Sacred Heart Church, Halloween Candy Trade-In Program with donations to the Mustard Seed/Safe Harbour/Red Deer Hospital, classroom visits explaining our monthly virtue and helping at assemblies!”

St. Teresa of Avila School – Kind Kids Club

In response to high demand and increased number of students, the Kind Kids Club will continue next year at the school. This group meets weekly to discuss and create activities to promote faith, kindness, acceptance and positive mental health in the school community. This initiative has been given $600.

Testimonial

“St. Teresa’s ‘Kind Kids Club’ had a busy startup! October: ‘We Scare Hunger’ School Wide Challenge – Look at all the food we collected! November: ‘Spread Kindness’ Library Initiative – Students were excited to find bookmarks with messages hidden in their library books. December: ‘Candy Cane Prayers’ were shared with all students in the school. January: ‘Choose Kindness Posters’ distributed throughout the school.  A big thanks to the Education Foundation for the grant to help support our Kind Kids Club!”

St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School – Faith Retreats

Grade 7 and 9 students will participate in NET retreats in the fall, which focus on kindness and mercy in relationships, as well as God’s love. Grade 6 and 8 students will Our Lady of Victory Camp and be involved in a variety of faith-based games, sessions, skits, music, and prayer. These retreats have been allotted $5000.