Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2021 is January 31 – February 6. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2021 is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
Saturday & Sunday, January 30-31: Celebrating Your Parish
Catholic schools benefit all year long from the religious guidance, prayers and support parishes provide. Many parishes join in the National Catholic Schools Week celebration by devoting a Mass to Catholic education.
ACS: Students will be lectors and speakers at weekend Masses.
Monday, February 1: Celebrating Vocations (Priest Appreciation)
By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life.
ACS: Students will attend Mass at Annunciation/ stream from their classrooms.
Tuesday, February 2: Parent Appreciation Day
Parents, guardians and other family members play a vital role in Catholic education. They instill values and expectations for academic excellence in their children at home.
Wednesday, February 3: Celebrating Your Community
A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities, they demonstrate the values and faith gained through Catholic education.
ACS will be doing a service project as a school for Casa Angelica. We will collect items from their wish list: http://www.casaangelica.org/donations/wish-list
Thursday, February 4: Celebrating Students
Schools celebrate students during National Catholic Schools Week by planning enjoyable and meaningful activities for them and recognizing their accomplishments.
ACS: Students may wear their favorite sports Jerseys or Spirit wear. Lunch will be provided by school.
Friday, February 5: Celebrating Faculty & Staff
On this day, schools will honor teachers and principals as well as administrators and staff who support them in their work and thank those who provide volunteer service.
Saturday, February 6: Celebrating New Families
ACS: We will offer in-person scheduled tours/ post a virtual Open House/tour . Interested families can email Mrs. Gomez at lgomez@acsabq.org or call Ms. Celeste at (505)299-6783 to schedule a tour on this day (or after school the following week).
We will also have a new and used uniform sale on campus that day.