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013123 CSW CTKStudents at Christ the King High School pray the rosary to start Catholic Schools Week on Jan. 30. (Provided photo)CHARLOTTE — Catholic Schools Week is underway, featuring the national theme “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”

Now in its 49th year, the event is organized by the National Catholic Education Association to provide the opportunity to showcase all our Catholic schools have to offer, as well as build community and encourage charitable outreach.

As part of the week’s celebrations,  Bishop Peter Jugis shared a recorded video message with the schools that students watched Monday, Jan. 30.

"I am happy to join you today in celebrating Catholic Schools Week and the great work our Catholic schools do every day to provide a quality Catholic education," Bishop Jugis said in his online message.

"We’re growing. The Diocese of Charlotte now has nearly 8,000 students and 800 teachers and staff at 20 Catholic schools. We are united in one mission: to pursue excellence in all that we do, forming students to be disciples of Jesus who exemplify the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.

"Yes, students – we want you to study and do your best in your schoolwork, sports and extracurricular activities. We also want you to get to know Jesus, then go out into the world and transform it by sharing His love with others."

Bishop Jugis thanked parents and supporters of Catholic schools for their commitment to providing children with quality Catholic education.

"You are equipping them to become lifelong learners and disciples of Christ no matter where life takes them," Bishop Jugis said. "More families like yours have discovered the value of a Catholic education, and we are privileged to partner with you."

The bishop also thanked the teachers and staff, and then directed his message to the students.

"I’d like each of you to remember to pray every day – maybe when you wake up, or before you go to sleep. Talk to Jesus. Ask Him to help you with whatever is going on in your life. He loves you very much! You can also put a small crucifix in your room or on your desk, as a reminder of how much Jesus loves you."

Dr. Greg Monroe, superintendent of Catholic schools, and the Catholic Schools Office team requested that the diocese’s 20 schools join in praying the joyful mysteries of the rosary on Monday, Jan. 30, to launch this year’s Catholic Schools Week.

The week’s festivities in the diocese and across the country include community service projects, open houses and other spirit-building activities for students, families and parishioners – reinforcing the positive impact Catholic school students have in their local community.

 Watch Bishop Jugis' full message above and see photo galleries of Catholic Schools Week activities below.

St. Mark School hosted Dr. Gregory Monroe

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Schools Kick Off Celebrations

Catholic schools across the Charlotte diocese began the week of celebration with prayer, service, song, and some friendly competition.

St. Gabriel School, Charlotte

Students at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte started Catholic Schools Week with crazy sock and hair day on Jan. 30 and dress as what you want to be when you grow up on Jan. 31. See a gallery here.

St. Mark School, Huntersville

St. Mark’s students and staff gathered in the gymnasium like many other schools in the diocese for a special rosary to kick off Catholic School Week. Older students paired up with younger students during the service. Superintendent Monroe closed the ceremony with words of encouragement. Afterwards the superintendent visited a science class studying the spread of germs on everyday items.

St. Matthew School, Charlotte

Students at St. Matthew School wrote letters to the clergy during Catholic Schools Week. See a gallery here.

St. Michael School, Gastonia
On Jan. 30, students from St. Michael School in Gastonia placed in the top three positions in a Glory Bee Trivia contest with Asheville Catholic School and Immaculata School in Hendersonville. The virtual competition employed an online game website called Kahoot. Each student logged onto a device to access the contest, and each classroom joined via Google Meet to see the questions being displayed. Questions were based on the Bible, the Catechism, general faith knowledge and architecture. Ms. Rutherford, Asheville Catholic's religion teacher, created the contest in Kahoot and all the questions. The winners were eighth graders Lydia Ryan, first; Joseph Gomes, second; and Fiona Flemings, third. St. Michael students also enjoyed ice cream after lunch for student appreciation day.

St. Patrick School, Charlotte
For community day at St. Patrick School on Jan. 30, kindergarten and fifth-grade students learned about Wine to Water, a global organization providing clean water to those in need. Afterward, the students packaged Snackwells to be sold during lunch to benefit Cross Catholic Outreach in support of a clean water project. The kindergartners then went to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen while the fifth-grade students went to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to provide support as needed. On Jan. 31, first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM), a Christian organization that serves those facing homelessness. The students then made snack bags and notes for the people CRM serves.

Charlotte Catholic High School
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools. They also kicked off their homeroom basketball games. The winners play in the final game on Friday against faculty members. The festivities continued on Jan. 31 with an all-school Mass, classroom visits from Father Brian Becker and vocational research in theology class.

On Wednesday, Feb. 1 several hundred Charlotte Catholic High School students rallied around 10 student-athletes Wednesday as they signed commitments to play sports at a variety of colleges on National Letter of Intent Day. Flanked by their families and coaches, the athletes were dressed in jerseys and colors of their soon-to-be colleges and smiled for cameras as they put pen to paper. See a gallery here.

Christ the King High School

Three former Christ the King High School students returned today to discuss their calling to attend seminary. John Harrison, Connor White and Mathew Stanley took questions the process and the life changing experience. See a gallery here.

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On Jan. 30, Immaculate Heart of Mary students celebrated our nation. They started the morning with a patriotic song performance for veterans and each student placed a flag outside and prayed for Catholic schools across the U.S., our military, our veterans and our leaders.

Our Lady of Grace School, Greensboro

Students at Our Lady of Grace served at the 9 a.m. Mass on Jan. 29 and at a donut celebration afterward. They also celebrated our nation on Jan. 30. In a morning assembly, the first-grade class performed "You're a Grand Old Flag," and the school choir, led by Jason Barrios, sang the national anthem. Students also wore patriotic accessories and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other schools in the diocese.

Sacred Heart School, Salisbury

Mayor Karen Alexander visited Sacred Heart Jan. 30 to help kick off Catholic Schools Week. The students celebrated our community, which was the perfect day for the mayor to come and declare the start of Catholic Schools Week. Student Body President Maya Villalobos accepted Mayor Alexander's signed declaration on behalf of the school. A member of the School Leadership Council, Denise Hallet, who is the mother of two Sacred Heart alumni, led a decade of the rosary at the morning assembly. Each day of Catholic Schools Week, someone different within the school community will lead the school in a decade of the rosary to start the day.

Bishop McGuinness High School, Kernersville

The Bishop McGuinness Family Association provided donuts to students on arrival Jan. 30 before gathering to pray the rosary and watch the video message from Bishop Jugis. On Jan. 31, the students participated in an all-school Mass. Students will hear a vocation talk from pro-life obstetrician Dr. Lewis Lipscomb on Feb. 1. Excitement was also starting to build for the student-faculty basketball game on Feb. 3.

Our Lady of Mercy, Winston-Salem

On Jan. 31, Our Lady of Mercy recognized Scouts and their service to the community as well as all who serve their community, especially police officers, fire fighters, and EMTs. The third-grade class sang “My Country ’Tis of Thee” as part of a special day honoring our nation during Catholic Schools Week.

Immaculata School, Hendersonville

On Jan. 30, Immaculata School’s third- and fifth-grade students delivered gifts to the nurses at Pardee Hospital. The following day, Immaculata students participated in a flag-raising ceremony as part of a day celebration our nation.

 

Sudent-faculty matchups

Charlotte Catholic High School held their faculty-student basketball game Feb. 3, and Christ the King High School in Huntersville is hosting a faculty-student volleyball game. Other games will be hosted at various Catholic elementary and middle schools.

Basketball is especially competitive at Bishop McGuinness High School in Kernersville, and Catholic Schools Week has a special way of bringing out the fun for the entire school.

Faculty members and students sign up to play against each other in a 30-minute game with a running clock. Members of the school’s basketball teams are barred from playing in the faculty-student game and instead serve as referees and coaches.

The game was an exciting finale to the fun-filled week, with students and faculty packed into the gym on Friday, Feb. 3, the last day of Catholic Schools Week.

Bishop McGuinness Senior Class President Tate Chappell said she looked forward to seeing athletic trainer Brittany Price, play in their faculty-student basketball game.

“I know how much she loved it in high school,” Chappell explained. “As a basketball player for Bishop McGuinness, I love watching students and teachers playing the game I love, while most importantly having fun with it.”

Organized by Student Council Moderator and history teacher, Lee Coble, the game is highly anticipated among students as they are not allowed to play until their senior year. The student roster is capped at 15 due to overwhelming interest in facing their teachers on the court.

The faculty members are slightly less enthused.

“We usually have a pretty good turnout faculty-wise with somewhere between six and 10,” Coble said. “A lot of people will say they’ll only play in emergency situations.”

The game typically features a half-time performance from the cheerleaders and the crowd doing the “roller coaster” in the stands. Coble said there are usually some “shenanigans with scoring” and a lot of humor from students commenting during the game with the mics.

Throughout the week leading up to the game, a fair amount of “trash talk” between the students and teachers circulated through the halls – all in good fun, of course.

Before the big game, Ryan Porter, a senior, said he was looking forward to “dunking on my history teacher.” He added, “I am so blessed to be in an environment where we can have this fun event.”

There’s also a bit of a myth about Coble scoring 50 points in one of the past games.

“I enjoy watching the teachers try to hoop. I am looking forward to dropping 50 on Mr. Coble’s head,” Senior Riggs Handy said with a good-natured laugh. “Mr. Coble can’t guard me.”

Sofia Wolff, Student Council executive treasurer and a cross country and track athlete added, “I love when the superintendent [Dr. Gregory Monroe] plays in the game because he’s a great basketball player, and the students are always surprised. I look forward to seeing what hidden skills the teachers have when they’re playing basketball. It’s always shocking.”

— Catholic News Herald staff. Photos by Troy Hull, SueAnn Howell and submitted.

Catholic Schools Week kicks off with Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Students at Our Lady of Grace School hand out treats after Mass to start Catholic Schools Week.
Students at Our Lady of Grace School hand out treats after Mass to start Catholic Schools Week.
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OLG (Students at Our Lady of Grace School hand out treats after Mass to start Catholic Schools Week.)
Students at Our Lady of Grace School hand out treats after Mass to start Catholic Schools Week.
Students at Our Lady of Grace School hand out treats after Mass to start Catholic Schools Week.
Pre-K students at St. Michael School display their beautiful handprint hearts out of love.
Pre-K students at St. Michael School display their beautiful handprint hearts out of love.
Students at Christ the King High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week celebration with a “honking” welcome for parents in morning carpool to thank parents.
Students at Christ the King High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week celebration with a “honking” welcome for parents in morning carpool to thank parents.
Students at Christ the King High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week celebration with a “honking” welcome for parents in morning carpool to thank parents.
Students at Christ the King High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week celebration with a “honking” welcome for parents in morning carpool to thank parents.
Students at Christ the King High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week celebration with a “honking” welcome for parents in morning carpool to thank parents.
Students at Christ the King High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week celebration with a “honking” welcome for parents in morning carpool to thank parents.
The mayor of Salisbury, Karen Alexander, visited Sacred Heart School for the start of Catholic Schools Week. A member of the School Leadership Council, Denise Hallet, who is the mother of two Sacred Heart alum came and led a decade of the rosary at mornin
The mayor of Salisbury, Karen Alexander, visited Sacred Heart School for the start of Catholic Schools Week. A member of the School Leadership Council, Denise Hallet, who is the mother of two Sacred Heart alum came and led a decade of the rosary at mornin
Each day, someone different within our school community will lead the school in a decade to start the day!
Each day, someone different within our school community will lead the school in a decade to start the day!
Pictured with Mrs. Hallet and Mayor Alexander is SGA/Student Body President Maya Villalobos who accepted Mayor Alexander's signed declaration on behalf of the school.
Pictured with Mrs. Hallet and Mayor Alexander is SGA/Student Body President Maya Villalobos who accepted Mayor Alexander's signed declaration on behalf of the school.
St. Matthew School joined others across the Diocese of Charlotte in praying the rosary together on Monday.
St. Matthew School joined others across the Diocese of Charlotte in praying the rosary together on Monday.
St. Matthew School joined others across the Diocese of Charlotte in praying the rosary together on Monday.
St. Matthew School joined others across the Diocese of Charlotte in praying the rosary together on Monday.
St. Matthew School joined others across the Diocese of Charlotte in praying the rosary together on Monday.
St. Matthew School joined others across the Diocese of Charlotte in praying the rosary together on Monday.
St. Leo School students started Catholic Schools Week with a living rosary praying the Joyful Mysteries.
St. Leo School students started Catholic Schools Week with a living rosary praying the Joyful Mysteries.
St. Leo School students started Catholic Schools Week with a living rosary praying the Joyful Mysteries.
St. Leo School students started Catholic Schools Week with a living rosary praying the Joyful Mysteries.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
Christ the King students pray the rosary.
 Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
 Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
 Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
Many bags of trash were collected and made a big impact on our immediate community. The students enjoyed working together and making an immediate difference in the appearance of their community!
Many bags of trash were collected and made a big impact on our immediate community. The students enjoyed working together and making an immediate difference in the appearance of their community!
 Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
Our Lady of the Assumption School students prayed the rosary.
Our Lady of the Assumption School 8th grade students joined with Principal Kulp and Mrs. O’Halloran (Middle School Science teacher) to help clean up our community.
Our Lady of the Assumption School 8th grade students joined with Principal Kulp and Mrs. O’Halloran (Middle School Science teacher) to help clean up our community.
“It was beautiful to hear the students voice in unison as we joined together in prayer.”
“It was beautiful to hear the students voice in unison as we joined together in prayer.”
 The students walked the school and OLA Church properties along with the neighborhood that adjoins our properties.
The students walked the school and OLA Church properties along with the neighborhood that adjoins our properties.
St Michael School Catholic Schools Week ice cream social.
St Michael School Catholic Schools Week ice cream social.
Many bags of trash were collected and made a big impact on our immediate community. The students enjoyed working together and making an immediate difference in the appearance of their community!
Many bags of trash were collected and made a big impact on our immediate community. The students enjoyed working together and making an immediate difference in the appearance of their community!
St Michael School contest winners.
St Michael School contest winners.
St Michael School Catholic Schools Week ice cream social.
St Michael School Catholic Schools Week ice cream social.
For Monday’s Catholic School’s Week theme of Community, Mr. Doughty came and talked with kindergarten and fifth-grade students about Wine to Water, a global organization providing clean water to those in need.
For Monday’s Catholic School’s Week theme of Community, Mr. Doughty came and talked with kindergarten and fifth-grade students about Wine to Water, a global organization providing clean water to those in need.
The students at St. Patrick School packaged Snackwells to be sold during lunch, and the monies will be donated to Cross Catholic Outreach to support a clean water project.
The students at St. Patrick School packaged Snackwells to be sold during lunch, and the monies will be donated to Cross Catholic Outreach to support a clean water project.
The students at St. Patrick School packaged Snackwells to be sold during lunch, and the monies will be donated to Cross Catholic Outreach to support a clean water project.
The students at St. Patrick School packaged Snackwells to be sold during lunch, and the monies will be donated to Cross Catholic Outreach to support a clean water project.
Kindergarten students then went to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen while the fifth graders went to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to provide support as needed.
Kindergarten students then went to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen while the fifth graders went to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to provide support as needed.
Kindergarten students then went to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen while the fifth graders went to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to provide support as needed.
Kindergarten students then went to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen while the fifth graders went to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to provide support as needed.
Kindergarten students then went to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen while the fifth graders went to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to provide support as needed.
Kindergarten students then went to the Dilworth Soup Kitchen while the fifth graders went to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry to provide support as needed.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
Students at Charlotte Catholic High School started a supplies drive for Catholic Charities and prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with the other diocesan schools.
They also kicked off their homeroom basketball games. The winners play in the final game on Friday against faculty members.
They also kicked off their homeroom basketball games. The winners play in the final game on Friday against faculty members.
Crazy sock and hair day at St. Gabriel School.
Crazy sock and hair day at St. Gabriel School.
Crazy sock and hair day at St. Gabriel School.
Crazy sock and hair day at St. Gabriel School.
Holy Trinity Middle School students began Catholic Schools Week by celebrating our country and dressed in red (6th grade), white (7th grade), and blue (8th grade).
Holy Trinity Middle School students began Catholic Schools Week by celebrating our country and dressed in red (6th grade), white (7th grade), and blue (8th grade).
This dress-down day supported K9s for Warriors. Students made cards of thanks to military personnel.
This dress-down day supported K9s for Warriors. Students made cards of thanks to military personnel.
A fun bingo game was played at the end of the day - Santiago won a candy prize for calling out
A fun bingo game was played at the end of the day - Santiago won a candy prize for calling out "bingo" in his class.
Bishop McGuinness High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week with donuts from our Family Association followed by a school wide Rosary and video message from Bishop Jugis.
Bishop McGuinness High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week with donuts from our Family Association followed by a school wide Rosary and video message from Bishop Jugis.
St. Ann School in Charlotte began Catholic Schools Week with a visit from Father Timothy Reid, pastor of St. Ann Church, who shared his vocation story.
St. Ann School in Charlotte began Catholic Schools Week with a visit from Father Timothy Reid, pastor of St. Ann Church, who shared his vocation story.
The annual St. Ann School Faculty vs. 5th graders Volleyball game was held Jan. 30 during Catholic Schools Week. Fun was had by all the participants and fans!
The annual St. Ann School Faculty vs. 5th graders Volleyball game was held Jan. 30 during Catholic Schools Week. Fun was had by all the participants and fans!
Mr. David Shoff, music teacher, led the band in some hype songs to get the crowds amped up during the game.
Mr. David Shoff, music teacher, led the band in some hype songs to get the crowds amped up during the game.
The annual St. Ann School Faculty vs. 5th graders Volleyball game was held Jan. 30 during Catholic Schools Week. Fun was had by all the participants and fans!
The annual St. Ann School Faculty vs. 5th graders Volleyball game was held Jan. 30 during Catholic Schools Week. Fun was had by all the participants and fans!
The annual St. Ann School Faculty vs. 5th graders Volleyball game was held Jan. 30 during Catholic Schools Week. Fun was had by all the participants and fans!
The annual St. Ann School Faculty vs. 5th graders Volleyball game was held Jan. 30 during Catholic Schools Week. Fun was had by all the participants and fans!
Asheville School students pray the living rosary.
Asheville School students pray the living rosary.
Asheville School students pray the living rosary.
Asheville School students pray the living rosary.
On Jan. 31, Our Lady of Mercy recognized Scouts and their service to the community as well as all who serve their community, especially police officers, fire fighters and EMTs.
On Jan. 31, Our Lady of Mercy recognized Scouts and their service to the community as well as all who serve their community, especially police officers, fire fighters and EMTs.
On Jan. 31, Our Lady of Mercy recognized Scouts and their service to the community as well as all who serve their community, especially police officers, fire fighters and EMTs.
On Jan. 31, Our Lady of Mercy recognized Scouts and their service to the community as well as all who serve their community, especially police officers, fire fighters and EMTs.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Charlotte Catholic High School held an all-school Mass on Jan. 31.
Father Brian Becker visited Charlotte Catholic classrooms to talk about vocations.
Father Brian Becker visited Charlotte Catholic classrooms to talk about vocations.
Charlotte Catholic students researched vocations in theology class.
Charlotte Catholic students researched vocations in theology class.
On Jan. 30, Immaculata School’s third- and fifth-grade students delivered gifts to the nurses at Pardee Hospital.
On Jan. 30, Immaculata School’s third- and fifth-grade students delivered gifts to the nurses at Pardee Hospital.
On Jan. 30, Immaculata School’s third- and fifth-grade students delivered gifts to the nurses at Pardee Hospital.
On Jan. 30, Immaculata School’s third- and fifth-grade students delivered gifts to the nurses at Pardee Hospital.
On Jan. 31, Immaculata students participated in a flag-raising ceremony as part of a day celebration our nation.
On Jan. 31, Immaculata students participated in a flag-raising ceremony as part of a day celebration our nation.
On Jan. 31, Immaculata students participated in a flag-raising ceremony as part of a day celebration our nation.
On Jan. 31, Immaculata students participated in a flag-raising ceremony as part of a day celebration our nation.
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.(Copy)
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.(Copy)
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.
Bishop McGuinness freshmen Francesca Daccio and Lauren Showers read to young students at their alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point.
Bishop McGuinness freshmen Francesca Daccio and Lauren Showers read to young students at their alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point.
Bishop McGuinness freshmen Francesca Daccio and Lauren Showers read to young students at their alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point.
Bishop McGuinness freshmen Francesca Daccio and Lauren Showers read to young students at their alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point.
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.
On Tuesday, St. Patrick School first and third graders listened to a guest speaker from Charlotte Rescue Mission. Then they made snack bags and notes for CRM.
Sacred Heart School’s Wacky Tacky Tuesday included a 30-minute staff swap at the end of the day where teachers switched positions in the school. Names were drawn for each position at morning assembly to cheers from students.
Sacred Heart School’s Wacky Tacky Tuesday included a 30-minute staff swap at the end of the day where teachers switched positions in the school. Names were drawn for each position at morning assembly to cheers from students.
Sacred Heart School’s Wacky Tacky Tuesday included a 30-minute staff swap at the end of the day where teachers switched positions in the school. Names were drawn for each position at morning assembly to cheers from students.
Sacred Heart School’s Wacky Tacky Tuesday included a 30-minute staff swap at the end of the day where teachers switched positions in the school. Names were drawn for each position at morning assembly to cheers from students.
Catholic Schools Week began today with Decades Day at Sacred Heart School. Students and staff came to school dressed from all different decades.
Catholic Schools Week began today with Decades Day at Sacred Heart School. Students and staff came to school dressed from all different decades.
Our Lady of the Assumption School prayer partners in 7th and first grades work together on an art project to bring some cheer to the local community.
Our Lady of the Assumption School prayer partners in 7th and first grades work together on an art project to bring some cheer to the local community.
Our Lady of the Assumption School prayer partners in 7th and first grades work together on an art project to bring some cheer to the local community.
Our Lady of the Assumption School prayer partners in 7th and first grades work together on an art project to bring some cheer to the local community.
Students head to school at Our Lady of the Assumption.
Students head to school at Our Lady of the Assumption.
Students at Our Lady of the Assumption School make cards to send to veterans during Catholic Schools Week.
Students at Our Lady of the Assumption School make cards to send to veterans during Catholic Schools Week.
Students at Our Lady of the Assumption School make cards to send to veterans during Catholic Schools Week.
Students at Our Lady of the Assumption School make cards to send to veterans during Catholic Schools Week.
Students at Our Lady of the Assumption School make cards to send to veterans during Catholic Schools Week.
Students at Our Lady of the Assumption School make cards to send to veterans during Catholic Schools Week.
Holy Trinity Middle School.
Holy Trinity Middle School.
Holy Trinity Middle School students.
Holy Trinity Middle School students.
Holy Trinity Middle School.
Holy Trinity Middle School.
Bishop McGuinness High School teachers get a treat during Catholic Schools Week.
Bishop McGuinness High School teachers get a treat during Catholic Schools Week.
Students at St. Mark School.
Students at St. Mark School.
Students at St. Mark School.
Students at St. Mark School.
Christ the King High School students
Christ the King High School students
Christ the King High School students
Christ the King High School students
Christ the King High School students
Christ the King High School students
Christ the King High School students
Christ the King High School students
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders.
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders.
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders.
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders.
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders.
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders.
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders. (Copy)
Immaculate Heart of Mary students deliver baskets of appreciation to first responders and other community impact leaders. (Copy)

 

 

 

02032 CTK vocationsHUNTERSVILLE — Seminarians from the Diocese of Charlotte spoke with a theology class of juniors at Christ the King High School during Catholic Schools Week.

The men explained their pathway to the seminary and answered questions from students. Questions ranged from what’s a typical day like to do you get to watch football?

The three seminary students also got to see the new Fulford Athletic & Activity Complex.

Pictured above: Three former Christ the King High School students returned today to discuss their calling to attend seminary.John Harrison, Connor White and Mathew Stanley took questions the process and the life changing experience.

— Photos by Troy Hull

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