This week we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, and this year we highlight our Catholic schools as “United in Faith and Community.” This celebration comes during a very special time in the Church – a Jubilee Year, which only happens once every 25 years. Pope Francis has designated 2025 as the Jubilee Year of Hope.
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel uncertain about what lies ahead. Yet, every day in our Catholic schools, we’re reminded of the uniting power of faith and hope – values that guide us, even in tough times.
You see, hope is more than just wishful thinking. It’s the belief that no matter what we face in life – good times and bad – Jesus loves us and remains with us. And when we share our hope and faith by encouraging and helping each other, we make our world a brighter, better place.
That’s what makes our Catholic schools so special. Here, students are challenged to pursue excellence, with caring, highly qualified teachers and staff who work closely with students and their parents. But it’s not just about academics. Catholic Schools are about educating the whole child – mind, body and spirit – so students can grow closer to God and each other, then go out to transform the world.
I challenge you to think about what faith and hope mean to you. Whether it’s working as a team, being kind to your classmates or simply doing your best on homework – when you act with faith and hope, you help build up our entire school community and you begin to change the world.
As we go through this week, let’s lean into hope – hope for each other, hope for the future, and hope in the One who loves us: Jesus.
Thank you for being part of what makes our Catholic schools truly special. Let’s make this week – and this Jubilee Year – a beautiful example of being united in faith and hope.
Bishop Michael T. Martin delivered this video address to students, teachers and school staff across the diocese in honor of Catholic Schools Week.
Catholic Schools Week in photos:
Bishop Michael Martin visited Our Lady of the Assumption School during Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Michael Martin visited Our Lady of the Assumption School during Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Michael Martin visited Our Lady of the Assumption School during Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Michael Martin visited Our Lady of the Assumption School during Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Michael Martin visited Our Lady of the Assumption School during Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Michael Martin visited Our Lady of the Assumption School during Catholic Schools Week.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory Monroe dawns a dino costume at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte during Catholic Schools Week.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory Monroe dawns a dino costume at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte during Catholic Schools Week.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory Monroe dawns a dino costume at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte during Catholic Schools Week.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gregory Monroe dawns a dino costume at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte during Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Martin visited Christ the King High School in Huntersville to start Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Martin visited Christ the King High School in Huntersville to start Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop Martin visited Christ the King High School in Huntersville to start Catholic Schools Week.
He encouraged the students to never be afraid to keep learning and ask questions when they don’t know something.
Sacred Heart School celebrated Catholic School with Magical Monday and pajama day and no homework day!
Sacred Heart School celebrated Catholic School with Magical Monday and pajama day and no homework day!
Sacred Heart School celebrated Catholic School with Magical Monday and pajama day and no homework day!
Sacred Heart School celebrated Catholic School with Magical Monday and pajama day and no homework day!
Margaret Mary Yodzis with St. Leo the Great Church spoke with students at St. Leo School for Celebrate Your Community Day.
Caleb Gossett with Ronald McDonald House spoke with students at St. Leo School for Celebrate Your Community Day.
To kick off Catholic Schools Week 2025, the students at St. Matthew School partnered with Servants with a Heart to pack over 50,000 meals for local and global communities.
To kick off Catholic Schools Week 2025, the students at St. Matthew School partnered with Servants with a Heart to pack over 50,000 meals for local and global communities,
To kick off Catholic Schools Week 2025, the students at St. Matthew School partnered with Servants with a Heart to pack over 50,000 meals for local and global communities.
To kick off Catholic Schools Week 2025, the students at St. Matthew School partnered with Servants with a Heart to pack over 50,000 meals for local and global communities.
To kick off Catholic Schools Week 2025, the students at St. Matthew School partnered with Servants with a Heart to pack over 50,000 meals for local and global communities.
To kick off Catholic Schools Week 2025, the students at St. Matthew School partnered with Servants with a Heart to pack over 50,000 meals for local and global communities.
Our Lady of Mercy Middle School students enjoy their bowling adventure during Catholic Schools Week. (Copy)
Immaculate Heart of Mary School students are blessed to learn, pray, and grow together with help from the parish community. Students showed their appreciation by serving and speaking at every Mass this weekend and handed out Thank You cards.
Immaculate Heart of Mary students celebrated its community by putting together and delivering baskets to members of our community this morning to say thank you.
Baskets were delivered to fire stations, the police station, post offices, the hospital, Pennybyrn and the library.
Baskets were delivered to fire stations, the police station, post offices, the hospital, Pennybyrn and the library.
Baskets were delivered to fire stations, the police station, post offices, the hospital, Pennybyrn and the library.
Bishop McGuinness High School student baked homemade cookies, cleaned around the house, chalked the walk, and made welcome cards for SECU Family House of Winston-Salem.
Bishop McGuinness High School student baked homemade cookies, cleaned around the house, chalked the walk, and made welcome cards for SECU Family House of Winston Salem.
Bishop McGuinness High School student baked homemade cookies, cleaned around the house, chalked the walk, and made welcome cards for SECU Family House of Winston Salem.
Bishop McGuinness High School student baked homemade cookies, cleaned around the house, chalked the walk, and made welcome cards for SECU Family House of Winston Salem.
St. Patrick School kicked off Catholic Schools Week with its Silver for Cerebral Palsy campaign. Throughout the week, students will be bringing in spare change to benefit Go B Go Foundation that helps children with neurological conditions access specializ
St. Ann School was presented with an award from the Daughters of the American Revolution today for “Proper Use, Correct Display, and Patriotic Presentation of the Flag of The United States of America.” Students also celebrated the Nation for Catholic Scho
Students at Asheville Catholic School celebrate Catholic Schools Week with themed dress days: jersey, dress like a teacher and Hawaain-themed outfits started the week.
Students at Asheville Catholic School celebrate Catholic Schools Week with themed dress days: jersey, dress like a teacher and Hawaain-themed outfits started the week.
Students at Asheville Catholic School celebrate Catholic Schools Week with themed dress days: jersey, dress like a teacher and Hawaain-themed outfits started the week.
Students at Asheville Catholic School celebrate Catholic Schools Week with themed dress days: jersey, dress like a teacher and Hawaain-themed outfits started the week.
Students at Asheville Catholic School celebrate Catholic Schools Week with themed dress days: jersey, dress like a teacher and Hawaain-themed outfits started the week.
Students at Asheville Catholic School celebrate Catholic Schools Week with themed dress days: jersey, dress like a teacher and Hawaain-themed outfits started the week.
Celebrating Catholic School Week at Holy Trinity Middle School. Each grade performed a service project with the help of our generous PTO. Students supported Roof Above with giving socks, Bright Blessings with birthday bags and Boys and Girls Clubs of Char
Celebrating Catholic School Week at Holy Trinity Middle School. Each grade performed a service project with the help of our generous PTO. Students supported Roof Above with giving socks, Bright Blessings with birthday bags and Boys and Girls Clubs of Char
Celebrating Catholic School Week at Holy Trinity Middle School. Each grade performed a service project with the help of our generous PTO. Students supported Roof Above with giving socks, Bright Blessings with birthday bags and Boys and Girls Clubs of Char
Immaculata Catholic School fifth-graders read books celebrating our nation to first graders during Catholic Schools Week.
Immaculata Catholic School students during Catholic Schools Week have collected pet food for an animal shelter, made cards for homebound parishioners, and spent time reading together.
Immaculata Catholic School students during Catholic Schools Week have collected pet food for an animal shelter, made cards for homebound parishioners, and spent time reading together.
At Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro, students put on a “Nacho Average” PFA Meeting to discuss a little school business and have a whole lot of fun.
At Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro, students put on a “Nacho Average” PFA Meeting to discuss a little school business and have a whole lot of fun.
Students at St. Michael School in Gastonia celebrated Catholic Schols Week with ice cream treats thanks to its community partnership with Mount Holly Food Lion.
Students at St. Michael School in Gastonia celebrated Catholic Schols Week with ice cream treats thanks to its community partnership with Mount Holly Food Lion.
Students at St. Michael School in Gastonia celebrated Catholic Schols Week with ice cream treats thanks to its community partnership with Mount Holly Food Lion.
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.--6 (Copy)
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.
The final day of Catholic Schools Week at Holy Trinity Middle School started with some friendly competition in the gymnasium. Holy Trinity students and staff took to the court for several friendly games of dodgeball.
The action was so fierce that even Principal Kevin Parks couldn’t avoid the ball.
Charotte Catholic celebrated a Mass for vocations during Catholic Schools Week.
St. Ann School’s parents were treated to works of arts this morning after Mass. The students had an opportunity to give their parents a personal tour and show off their art inspired by St. Francis that lined the first-floor hallway.
Charotte Catholic celebrated a Mass for vocations during Catholic Schools Week.
St. Ann School’s parents were treated to works of arts this morning after Mass. The students had an opportunity to give their parents a personal tour and show off their art inspired by St. Francis that lined the first-floor hallway.
St. Ann School’s parents were treated to works of arts this morning after Mass. The students had an opportunity to give their parents a personal tour and show off their art inspired by St. Francis that lined the first-floor hallway.
St. Pius X students celebrated Vocations Day on Tuesday by attending a special Catholic Schools Week children’s Mass.
St. Pius X students celebrated Vocations Day on Tuesday by attending a special Catholic Schools Week children’s Mass.
St. Pius X students celebrated Vocations Day on Tuesday by attending a special Catholic Schools Week children’s Mass.
