12 JANUARY 17, 2019 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
CATHOLIHCE SACDHIONOGLS WEEK
Growing young minds at
Queens Catholic schools
Since 1974, National Catholic
Schools Week, which occurs under
the auspices of the National
Catholic Educational Association
(NCEA), is the annual celebration of
Catholic education in the United States.
It starts the last Sunday in January
and runs all week, which in 2019 is
Jan. 27 through Feb. 2. The theme for
National Catholic Schools Week 2019
is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead.
Succeed.”
Schools typically observe the annual
celebration week with Masses,
open houses and other activities for
students, families, parishioners and
community members. Through these
events, schools focus on the value Catholic
education provides to young people
and its contributions to our church,
our communities and our nation.
For 2019, the daily themes are:
• Sunday: Celebrating Your
Parish — Catholic schools
benefi t all year long from the
religious guidance, prayers
and support parishes provide.
Many parishes join in the National
Catholic Schools Week
celebration by devoting a Mass
to Catholic education.
• Monday: Celebrating Your
Community — A central aspect
of Catholic education is learning
the importance of service to
others. When students take part
in service activities they demonstrate
the values and faith gained
through Catholic education.
• Tuesday: Celebrating Your
Students — Schools celebrate
students during National Catholic
Schools Week by planning
enjoyable and meaningful
activities for them and recognizing
their accomplishments.
• Wednesday: Celebrating
the Nation — On National
Appreciation Day for Catholic
Schools, students, families, educators
and other Catholic school
supporters communicate the
value of Catholic education to
government leaders.
• Thursday: Celebrating Vocations
— By focusing on faith,
knowledge and service, Catholic
schools prepare children to
a dozen reasons
to choose Catholic Schools
We cultivate a
faculty and staff
of people who are
dedicated, caring
and effective.
We prepare
students to
be productive
citizens and
future leaders.
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use their God-given talents to
the fullest later in life.
• Friday: Celebrating Faculty,
Staff and Volunteers — On this
day, schools will honor teachers
and principals as well as administrators
and staff who support
We offer an
education that
combines Catholic
faith and teachings
with academic
excellence.
them in their important work
and thank the parents, grandparents,
alumni, parishioners
and school board members who
provide volunteer service.
• Saturday: Celebrating Families
— Parents, guardians and other
family members play a vital role
in Catholic education. Not only
do they volunteer at the school,
they instill values and expectations
for academic excellence in
their children at home.
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We partner with
parents in the
faith formation of
their children.
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We set high
standards
for student
achievement
and help them
succeed.
We provide
a balanced
academic
curriculum that
integrates faith,
culture and life.
We use technology
effectively
to enhance
education.
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We instill in
students the
value of service
to others.
We teach
children respect
of self and
others.
We emphasize
moral development
and self-discipline.
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We have a
99 percent
high school
graduation
rate. 85 percent
of our graduates
go to college.
We provide
a safe and
welcoming
environment
for all.
THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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