During the week of May 5-10, 2024, the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) joins school boards in celebrating the significant contributions that Catholic education has made to our community and across the province of Ontario!
The province-wide theme of Catholic Education Week (CEW) is “We Are Called to Love”, inspired by the following:
- With joyful anticipation of the Jubilee Year of 2025, we are inspired by Pope Francis announcing the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope.” With open hearts of love, we can continue to “fan the flame of hope” for a bright future.
- On the fifth anniversary of Renewing the Promise, we celebrate that Catholic Education is centred on our Christian call to love. This love permeates how we live in the world and as we act with love, we build a better future. As Pope Francis stated in 2023, “He wants us to be artisans of a new history, weavers of hope, builders of the future, peacemakers.”
- The theme of the synod, “Enlarge the Space of Your Tent,” invites us to listen in love, to be a healing presence to one another and to strengthen relationships.
- In his visit to Canada last summer, Pope Francis gave us hope for our continued work for Truth and Reconciliation. Through prayer and a commitment to love, stronger bonds are forming and a new way forward is emerging.
- Catholic Education Week comes at the same time as Mental Health Awareness Week. Through love and compassion, we continue to support each other’s wellbeing. God is love and we are always called to live out this love.
- In our continued work for Equity and Inclusion in Catholic schools, a focus on love reminds us that all God’s children are loved unconditionally.
The five sub-themes for Catholic Education Week are:
Monday: As people of hope
Tuesday: As people of faith
Wednesday: As people of mercy
Thursday: As people of justice
Friday: As people of joy
A Message from Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI
What’s Happening During Catholic Education Week
CEW Featured Videos ~ The Diocese of Hamilton
Students, staff and families are invited to watch a daily video created, beginning on May 4th through May 11th. Each video highlights a different school board within the Diocese of Hamilton and a sub-theme for Catholic Education Week.
Journeying with Jesus ~ Board-wide Event
Thursday, May 9, 2024
HCDSB’s annual Journeying with Jesus event will take place on Thursday, May 9th.
A virtual Board-wide Liturgy will be available for all students, staff and schools to participate in. The link to the virtual Liturgy will be available on the Board’s YouTube channel on May 9th.
Staff Appreciation Day
Friday, May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024 is Staff Appreciation Day – a recognition day held annually to celebrate and honour all HCDSB staff. Over 5600 members of staff across our system will be recognized for their hard work and dedication to our HCDSB community.
Staff, families and members of our HCDSB community are invited to share photos and join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag: #StaffAppreciationHCDSB
Learn More
Members of our community are invited to follow @HCDSB on X (formerly Twitter), follow on Instagram at: @haltoncatholicdsb, like us on Facebook, and join the conversation using the hashtag: #CEW2024.
To learn more about the province-wide initiatives for Catholic Education Week, visit the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association website.