Catholic Schools Week
Monday, January 31 - February 4, 2022
We are excited to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2022!
Monday: Celebrating Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers
Teachers are the backbone of Catholic schools. Schools honor teachers, as well as administrators and staff who support teachers in their important work, and thank the parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners and school board members who provide volunteer service.
- Thank a teacher and staff member for working at a Catholic school today!
- Thank you to Mothers' Club for the staff breakfast, coffee, donuts and sweets.
- Daily trivia about notable figures in Catholic education.
Tuesday: Celebrating Our Students
Schools celebrate students during National Catholic Schools Week by planning enjoyable and meaningful activities for them and recognizing their accomplishments. They encourage students to reflect on the benefits of Catholic education and how the grounding in faith, knowledge and service it provides will help them throughout their lives.
- Students wear Mercy gear, or gear from any other Catholic elementary school, high school, or college and enjoy being out of uniform.
- Students receive a coupon for a free slushie from the Cafe.
- Daily trivia about notable figures in Catholic education.
Wednesday: Celebrating Vocations
By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. National Catholic Schools Week offers an opportunity for students to explore the many life paths that enable them to use their talents well in the service of God and others.
- All school Mass at 10:15am.
- During 4th-7th hour, students can come to Media Center to write letters to Sisters of Mercy and the priests who have presided at a Mercy Mass.
Thursday: 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. They share information with leaders on the significant contributions Catholic schools make to the nation and their role in preparing students to be good citizens. They pray for the nation and recognize all those who serve.
- Catholic Schools Week trivia and activities in Adviser Group.
- OPEN HOUSE RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 23
- Staff lunch courtesy of Mothers' Club.
Friday: Celebrating Our Community
A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities – both local and beyond – they demonstrate the values and faith they gain through their Catholic education and learn how to make the world a better place. When they observe how others serve the community, they gain an appreciation for how they can continue to serve others their entire lives.
- Students may wear the Oxford Strong t-shirt if they purchased one from Student Government.
- We will celebrate local frontline grocery store workers in our community and send over a card of thanks and sweet treats for the entire Kroger staff.