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Public Education - The Catholic Way

On May 6, 2019, the video, "Public Education - The Catholic Way," was released to begin our celebration of Catholic Education specifically in Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. This video was a joint project of the Holy Spirit ATA Local and the Board of Trustees, and was filmed and produced by Mr. Erv Fehr.

As noted by retired Superintendent of Schools, Chris Smeaton, in his discussion of this video:  

Catholic Education works, not just in Holy Spirit, but throughout Alberta and Canada. We always strive to do something very unique, form in faith ourselves and our students. We do this to build a stronger society that recognizes the dignity of all and to be counter cultural just as Jesus was in his time. Catholic Education has the potential to develop people of faith - not just people of spirituality.

As St. Francis of Assisi says, "Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary use words." We will always be judged by our actions and while there is always work to do, our actions speak well of Catholic Education in Holy Spirit.

May 23, 2019 - Update -
Celebration of World Catholic Education Day on May 30, 2019

The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division's Board of Trustees and ATA Local No. 5 would like to invite all to celebrate World Catholic Education Day at a Wine and Cheese that will be held on:

Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. 
St. Basil Catholic Education Centre, 3rd Floor
(620 12B Street North)

A special viewing of the video, "A Public Education - The Catholic Way" will also take place at 6:00 p.m.
Please confirm your attendance by filling in this form by, or before, Monday, May 27, 2019 - and don't forget to wear #BlueforCatholicEd! 

 

May 6, 2019 - Message from the Superintendent
"Public Education - The Catholic Way"

Today we begin celebrating Catholic Education Week throughout Canada. Later this month, on May 30th, we will also recognize World Catholic Education Day.

I'm also pleased today to release a video on Catholic Education in Holy Spirit. This video was a joint project of the Holy Spirit ATA Local and the Board of Trustees, and was filmed and produced by Mr. Erv Fehr. I'm very proud of the results. Please take some time to view "Public Education - The Catholic Way" at your leisure. 

Catholic Education works, not just in Holy Spirit, but throughout Alberta and Canada. We always strive to do something very unique, form in faith ourselves and our students. We do this to build a stronger society that recognizes the dignity of all and to be counter cultural just as Jesus was in his time. Catholic Education has the potential to develop people of faith - not just people of spirituality.

As St. Francis of Assisi says, "Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary use words." We will always be judged by our actions and while there is always work to do, our actions speak well of Catholic Education in Holy Spirit.

Thank you for your continued commitment to and support for Catholic Education in Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. May God continue to bless you as we celebrate Catholic Education Week.

Chris Smeaton, Superintendent of Schools
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division 

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