St. Benedict Cathedral School Gears Up for Catholic Schools Week Celebrating Education Rooted in Faith
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he last week in January is always a really special time for Catholic schools all across the country. In fact, it's a weeklong celebration of an education rooted in our faith — the annual
Dress-up days are a highlight of Catholic Schools Week.
Catholic Schools Week is a special celebration for students, teachers and parents alike.
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Catholic Schools Week. Our St. Benedict Cathedral School students, staff, and faculty will celebrate the week from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6. Being a part of a Catholic school is always a joy for Principal Kari Ford. Catholic Schools Week gives her and all of the staff, faculty, and students a chance to reflect on the many blessings of being part of the school family. “I really enjoy being able to celebrate with everyone at the school the benefits of Catholic education and faith-based learning during Catholic Schools Week,” she says. Mrs. Ford emphasizes the benefits of the school, like smaller class sizes, a rigorous faith-based education, a small student-toteacher ratio, and the emphasis on teaching the whole person. Catholic Schools Week will look a bit different this year due to COVID-19 precautions, but some favorite events, like the themed
dress-up days, will remain. With less opportunity for inperson events this year, Mrs. Ford asks parishioners to pray for the students, staff, and faculty at the school. “We also ask parishioners and families to share the good news and information with family and our school,” Mrs. Ford says. “We want people to help spread awareness of what we are about and our mission.” Chuck and Natalie Hedde feel blessed to have the opportunity to send their children, Clark and Haven, to St. Benedict Cathedral School. “Chuck and I wanted our children to experience a faith-based education, in an environment of inclusion,” Natalie says. After some friends of the Heddes had great things to say about the school, Chuck and Natalie knew it would be the right place for Clark and Haven. continued on page 5
Students participate in an activity during a retreat in 2019.
Students engage in a fun game during the 2019 Catholic Schools Week celebration.
