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Catholic Schools Week: Parish School to Celebrate the Many Blessings of Catholic Education
It seems we never have enough opportunities to celebrate the good in life. After the interruptions of the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important that we enjoy all the blessings we have. Teachers, faculty, and students will use Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 as a chance to celebrate All Saints Catholic School during National Catholic Schools Week.
The school is the largest ministry of the parish, so it is only fitting to celebrate the school at Mass. So, the week kicks off with two special Masses at All Saints Catholic Church. Students take on the roles of lectors, musicians, greeters, ushers, and gift bearers.
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“The heart of Catholic education is the person of Jesus Christ,” says Shana Druffner, Principal. “We come together as a community to celebrate the Eucharist, the source and summit from which everything flows.” During the week, each group affiliated with the school is celebrated — students, teachers, and parents. Students have the opportunity to enjoy popcorn, movies, ice cream, and one free dress day with a theme. It’s a week of fun with plenty of activities and educational opportunities for everyone.
“Our kids work hard, so it’s always fun to have some time to celebrate and have fun,” Mrs. Druffner says.
School President Colin Campbell loves that Catholic Schools Week is a reminder of what sets All Saints apart from other schools.
“We are proudly Catholic and our faith is integral in everything we do,” he says. “Thank you to all of those who pour their hearts into our Catholic mission and our students!”
Mrs. Druffner also believes that Catholic Schools Week is a break from the norm and a chance to step back and reflect on all of the good happenings at the school. “By dedicating a week where we can highlight our excellence in faith, academics, service, and character, we not only rejuvenate our students, teachers, and parents — and have some fun — but we also showcase to the parish and our communities the importance of Catholic schools, a place where saints and scholars are formed,” she says.
One favorite activity for the students is the popcorn and ice cream. For Mrs. Druffner, it’s the smiles on the faces of everyone at the school. It’s most certainly fun to see all of the planning come to fruition.
Mrs. Druffner invites all parishioners to support the school, whether that be with prayers or through sharing gifts of treasure. All Saints educators are spreading the message of Christ far and wide — and that is something to celebrate!
“Whether it’s coding in our state-of-the-art Innovation lab, learning Mandarin, playing in Orchestra, reading great works of literature, or learning how to pray, we are committed to forming saints and scholars who know Truth,” Mrs. Druffner says. “At All Saints, we know that Truth has a name, and His name is Jesus Christ.”
We wish a happy Catholic Schools Week to everyone at All Saints. Mrs. Druffner has a special message for everyone at the school.
“I want to thank our teachers, our parents, and, of course, our students for making All Saints the incredible place it is,” she says. “It is an honor to serve as Principal of All Saints.”
