What is National Catholic Schools Week?

Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2025 is January 26 - February 1.

This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community

Catholic schools have a specific purpose to form students to be good citizens of the world, love God and neighbor and enrich society with the leaven of the gospel and by example of faith.

As communities of FAITH, Catholic schools instill in students their destiny to become saints.  Academic EXCELLENCE is the hallmark of Catholic education intentionally directed to the growth of the whole person – mind, body and spirit.  Finally, SERVICE is fundamental to Catholic education and the core of Catholic discipleship.  Service is intended to help form people who are not only witnesses to Catholic social teaching, but also active participants through social learning.

Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. 

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