Catholic Schools Week 2022

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 2022! With the many student- and faith-centered values, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy is the elementary school of choice in our community! CSW 2022 was held Sunday, 1/30 through Saturday, 2/5.

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 30: Celebrating Our Parishes

Parishes displayed posters made by our students
Our Chorale also performed at St. John Gaulbert Cathedral

Monday, January 31: Celebrating Our Communities

Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
Opening Mass was held at both campuses
Students had the chance to partake in a pen-pal zoom between East and West campus
Students at West Campus received Throat Blessings after mass by Father Mark

Tuesday, February 1: Celebrating Our Students

Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
Lights, camera, action! Students were treated to an afternoon movie
Thank you PTO for providing a popcorn treat for our students!
Free Dress Down Day: Pajama Day
No Homework!

Wednesday, February 2: Celebrating Our Nation

Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet
Collection for our local VA and Troops
Students brought in hundreds of personal care items donations
Free Dress Down Day: Red, White and Blue

Thursday, February 3: 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
Free Dress Down Day: Favorite costume/ character day

Friday, February 4: 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
Free Dress Down Day: Students dress like your favorite teacher/staff member

Saturday, February 5: Celebrating Families

Parents received a special thank you