Catholic Schools Week 2023

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
1 John 3:18

Take a moment to reflect on how we celebrated Catholic Schools Week 2023! With the many student- and faith-centered values, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy is the elementary school of choice in our community! CSW 2023 was held Sunday, 1/29 through Saturday, 2/4.

This year, our celebration was focused on strengthening our hearts and spirits, and sharing our gifts with those in need. Throughout the week, our students worked with each other, their teachers, area clergy members and others to bring Faith, Excellence and Service to life. Our activities include:

Sunday, January 29: Celebrating Our Parishes

Families filled our parishes while wearing our DMCA colors at mass
Our Chorale also performed at St. John Gaulbert Cathedral

Monday, January 30: Celebrating Our Communities

Opening Mass was held at both campuses
Bishop McCort students joind our students for lunch
The start of Penny Wars; students were encouraged to bring in spare change throughout the week. This was donated to Cuddles for Kids at the end of the week
Students were permitted to dress like their favorite characters

Tuesday, January 31: Celebrating Our Students

Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
Pajama Day!
Students met with their church buddies and enjoyed playing their favorite board games

Wednesday, February 1: Celebrating Our Nation

Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
Collection for our local VA and Troops
Students brought in hundreds of personal care items donations
Everyone was encouraged to wear Red, White and Blue
Our staff and 6th grade students played in a fun game of volleyball and kickball

Thursday, February 2: Celebrating Vocations

Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
Coffee and Donuts with priests! It was a great time for students to ask questions for our priests!
Students at East campus received the Blessing of the Throats by Father Peles
Everyone showed their school spirit by dressing in Crusher gear!

Friday, February 3: Celebrating Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers
Early Dismissal, 11:30 am

Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
A breakfast was provided for our faculty and staff from the PTO
Students dress like your favorite teacher/staff member

Saturday, February 4: Celebrating Families

Parents received a special thank you