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A Catholic school must be a place where all knowledge and relationships are transformed by questions of meaning, by the quest for meaning. We must have a profound respect for what is all too often repressed in this culture - that quiet voice which expresses the infinite desire of each person for God. ~ This Moment of Promise, OCCB, 16

Our Catholic Schools
There are five elementary schools and one high school in our parish. The parish and schools are in active partnership to helping pass on our faith to the next generation. At the beginning of each school year the pastor and the catechist meet with the principals to touch base and plan for the upcoming year. As well, the catechist meets each year with the Grade 8, 3 and 2 teachers to communicate about sacramental preparation. The priests celebrate Eucharistic liturgies with the schools a few times a year.		The catechist assists teachers and students in the preparation of these and other non-Eucharistic liturgies. As well, the catechist visits the schools on a regular basis to speak with students and to connect with the school community. The parish also publishes a newsletter for everyone who attends our parish schools and Sunday school programme. This provides an opportunity for us to communicate to families what we are doing in the parish and to offer a little inspiration and insight on various faith matters.



click the picture for the Parish Band poster	Sunday School classes for Children in Public School begins on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 11:15 am in the parish centre. more info here	here are links to the sacraments celebrated with school children
Chrysostom Chronicles - Issue 8 #1 Download a free copy of the parish newsletter HERE	The 12:00 Noon mass on Sundays is led by the parish band. The band is made up of drums, guitars, electric bass, clarinet & piano. JOIN US!


	For those not in Catholic elementary schools, the parish offers a religious education programme on Sunday mornings from October to April from 8:45 - 9:45 am. more info HERE