How do you teach compassion to students? How do you model empathy and understanding? At Sts. Philip and James School, Mrs. Jennifer Brown opted to do so by way of a fun and exciting book titled “Save Me a Seat” which tells the story of a young boy named Ravi who moved from India to […]
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A Glimpse at Holy Week at a Catholic Elementary School
Today we have a quick chat with Vincent Albrecht, principal at St. Edward the Confessor School in Syosset, NY. Principal Albrecht shares the story of how Catholic schools bring richness to the Lenten Season and Holy Week to students and their families. Emily Guarnieri: Principal Albrecht, good to see you today. I know we are in […]
Prayers for Ukraine
This morning Catholics around the world united to pray for peace, to pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia. Throughout March, our schools have led age-appropriate activities and prayers for the Ukrainian people. Our Lady of Peace School, Lynbrook, NY Our Lady of Peace School sponsored an “out of uniform” day to raise money for […]
CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ARE ON THE RISE: THE MORNING STAR INITIATIVE
Catholic education on Long Island is here to stay because its mission in forming disciples for future generations is simply too critical. Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre have seen a spike in enrollment and a commitment from our communities to keep Christ at the center of children’s lives while receiving an […]
TOMORROW’S HOPE DAY OF CELEBRATION
Please join the Tomorrow’s Hope Day of Celebration livestream event, Wednesday, June 16, at 7 pm.
LENT 2021 LETTER FROM BISHOP BARRES
Dear Friends: “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan…After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God.”(Mark 1:12 – 14) Each year on the First Sunday of Lent, the Church presents for our reflection and prayer the […]