Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

The week of January 30, 2012 has been set aside as Catholic Schools Week. This is a national celebration of Catholic Schools and their importance as a part of the mission of the Church.  There will be special opportunities throughout the week to share in this celebration at all of the Catholic Schools in the Cedar Rapids / Marion area.

The 2012 Catholic Schools Week theme focuses on three priorities that Catholic schools establish that make them stand out from other educational institutions. Children are taught faith - not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. Academics, which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards, help each child reach his or her potential. Service, the giving of one's time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship.

The highlight of the week for Xavier High School took place today in the form of an all-school Mass that included middle school students from LaSalle, Regis, and St. Joseph.