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The Catholic Schools Fair: An Opportunity to Visit with Local Catholic School Staff on Feb. 26-27
Jesus made it very clear that children are essential — they should not be kept away from learning God’s Word. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus himself says, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14).
Fr. Philip Brembah wants families to know about the Catholic school options in the area. To assist with this on Feb 26 and 27, families can learn more about Catholic elementary, middle, and high schools in the Arlington area in our narthex. The St. Vincent’s Academy, a preschool for children ages 2-5 years, is a great starting point for a Catholic education. The Academy teaches Catholic values and prepares children for future academics.
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“This is a way for us to promote our schools,” says Renée Bader, Director of Stewardship and Ministry. “We want families to know their options when it comes to Catholic education. We want them to know we truly value our parish schools and that there are great options all around us.”
The following schools have been invited to join the fair: St. Vincent’s Academy, St. Joseph School, St. Maria Goretti, Holy Family, St. Rita, St. Andrew, St. George, Cassata High School, Cristo Rey High School, and Nolan High School.
Fr. Philip will also offer a special blessing for all the students and teachers at the Masses that weekend.
“Not only do Catholic schools develop the faith of students, but they also strengthen the faith of the parents and families,” Renée says. “We want our children to be grounded in strong morals and the Catholic faith. When they grow into adults we want them to be able to use the teachings to make decisions that reflect their faith in all aspects of their lives.”
Religion isn’t just a class at our local Catholic schools — it is a way of life that is interwoven into the student’s school day. Catholic education helps set a firm foundation for students.
“I had the privilege of attending Catholic school,” Renée says. “It helped prepare me for life and for the career I have now.”
This fair allows the families at St. Vincent to learn about the local Catholic schools and be better informed about educational opportunities.
We’ll see you at the Catholic Schools Fair later this month!
The 2020 Catholic Schools Fair
