January 25-February 2, 2026

This week begins our celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year is “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace,” a prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi that calls us to actively bring love, pardon, faith, hope, light, and joy to those around us. This charism also reflects the guiding spirit of our founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and continues to shape who we are today.

There are many ways we will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week, beginning with a kick-off Mass and Pancake Breakfast at Christ the King on Sunday, January 25. We will close our weeklong celebration with Mass and hospitality at St. Thomas the Apostle on Sunday, February 1, at 9:00 a.m. Students wearing their school uniform will earn an out-of-uniform pass. We hope you’ll join us! 

We have several activities planned throughout the week, including themed dress-up days, an all-school Mass, a staff appreciation luncheon, Q&A with Fr. Erich, community-building activities, BINGO, bowling, and more!

Called to service, we have created an emergency response fund to support our community members and neighboring parish families facing financial hardship due to recent immigration issues. Our National Junior Honor Society students will be collecting donations for this fund at the Friday drive-up parent coffee this week. Families may also contribute through our school webpage or VENMO link. We will also continue to collect food donations and warm-weather gear for Waite House and neighboring parishes in need.

We are truly blessed to be part of such a generous and committed community of doers, peacemakers, and believers. Thank you for all you do to support Carondelet Catholic School. 

Happy Catholic Schools Week!

Becky Harris, Principal

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 25: Kick-Off Mass at Christ the KIng 

• Join us for the 9 AM Mass at Christ the King. Students wearing their school uniform will earn an out-of-uniform pass.
• The Scouts will be hosting a pancake breakfast in the gym from 9:30 AM-Noon. Please join us! 
• Uniform Exchange (Upper Campus, 10-11 AM)

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MONDAY, JANUARY 26 - Comfy Cozy Day!

• UC & LC Movie Day

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 - Team Spirit Day!

• Q & A with Fr. Erich (Lower Campus)
• Teacher/Classroom Swap

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 - Dress as a Teacher Day!

• All School Mass 
• NJHS Parent Coffee (Proceeds going to Emergency Response Fund)
• Faculty Luncheon (Hosted by Home & School)
• Q & A with Fr. Erich (Middle School)
• Community Building Activity (Middle School)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29-  Wacky Dress-Up Day!

• Lower Campus student BINGO (during school day)
• Grade 3-5 STEM Project 
• Q & A with Fr. Erich (Grades 3-5)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30: School Spirit Day! (Saints gear or green and purple)

• NJHS Parent "Drive-Through" Coffee (Proceeds going to Emergency Response Fund)
• All School Bowling 
• Waite House Food Drive Collection

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Closing Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle

• Join us for the 9 AM Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle. Carondelet will be serving hospitality after Mass!
• Students wearing their school uniform will earn an out-of-uniform pass.