Catholic Schools Week Planning Guide
It's that time of year again. As soon as we head back into the classroom following the Christmas break, the 8th graders and I get to work planning the events…
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week: Lead
One of the amazing things about Catholic education is the way that students are asked to lead. At our school, from kindergarten on, students are given the chance to read…
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week: Learn
For the past few years our school has focused on the four word theme for Catholic Schools Week: Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed. The 8th grade students planned activities and events…
Catholic Schools Week Preparations
Coming back to school after Christmas always means one thing in my 8th grade religion class: time to start planning Catholic Schools Week. Each year the 8th grade classes plan…
Creating a Catholic Classroom Culture
Last year's classroom door design. Each blank page was filled with a picture of one of the students in my homeroom. As part of our accreditation process, the staff at…
Five habits to start in August for a happier, healthier school year
Happy August all! As you read this, I am spending some amazing time in one of my favorite places in the whole whole: the Jersey Shore. But as I relax…
He is Risen Indeed!
Last year around this time, I emailed our pastors. I love Lent and Holy Week, and I think that as a teacher I really do help my students to live…
The Third Sorrow: The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple
Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed…
Faith for snowy days
Yesterday I experienced a first. The weather was so bad that our bishop displeased the Sunday obligation for everyone in our entire diocese, asking us to pray at home, especially…
Why I Teach in a Catholic School- Guest Blogger Jane Town
I was fortunate to work with Jane for ten years. Her dedication to her students and her commitment to being a life-long learner are inspiring. I miss working with her…