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Weekly Update: December 2-6, 2024
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting in which we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. During this season we are invited to slow down and take time to reflect on what the birth of Jesus means to us.
During this first week of Advent, we light the first purple candle on the Advent wreath. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: December 2-6, 2024"
Weekly Update: November 25-29, 2024
Today is the Feast of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the church year. The message of this Feast is simple. “Our King is Christ!”
O Jesus, our Eternal King, reign in our hearts. O Jesus, Most Merciful King, reign in our hearts.
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Thank you to all families who ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 25-29, 2024"
Weekly Update: November 18-22, 2024
November 13th was World Kindness Day. Let us reflect on the ways that acts of kindness whether large or small can make a difference in our family, workplace, school and parish communities, and the world. We are invited to consider how God calls each one of us to be kind and compassionate to each other as members of God’s loving family.
Weekly Update: November 11-15, 2024
Today is the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Deacon Gordon from St. Mark’s Parish shared a powerful homily during Mass this morning. If you missed it, you are invited to view it using the link below.
What is God calling you to do today? How can you serve him?
LINK: St. Mark Parish – November 10, 2024 – 9:00am Sunday ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 11-15, 2024"
Weekly Update: November 4-8, 2024
This week is Treaties Recognition Week. We reflect on the importance of treaties (binding agreements, or promises) and increase awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Ontario.
We celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the development of Canada. Indigenous peoples were the first stewards of the land, waters and resources. Indigenous Peoples offered assistance to the ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 4-8, 2024"
Board News
York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)
To all those who follow the York Catholic District School Board on social media, thank you.
We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province in suing Meta,
... Continue reading "York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)"Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence
It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions:
- What is AI?
- Where is AI in the curriculum?
- How can AI be used at school?
New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students
At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their
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