Welcome to the month of March! This month we focus on the virtue of perseverance. Perseverance is the quality that allows someone to keep going and continue trying even when faced with difficulties or obstacles.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder that each individual, regardless of their abilities, has the right to be respected, embraced, ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: March 3-7, 2025"
The Golden Rule as explained in the Gospel of Matthew offers wisdom on ways to avoid actions that could be hurtful to others. “In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you.” It is important for each one of us to be kind and respectful, and to be aware of how our words and actions affect others. We ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: February 24-28, 2025"
Tomorrow is Family Day, a good day to pause and thank God for the gift of our families. We know that parents and those who act as parents in the lives of our students can be models of wisdom.
Loving God, you gave us the commandment to honour our father and mother. In your loving kindness hear our prayers for ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: February 17-21, 2025"
‘Spread Kindness Like Confetti’ is this year’s theme for St. Mark CES’ yearbook cover!
Students are invited to submit an entry for our yearbook cover contest. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 3, 2025.
Please see the attached flyer for more information!
During the month of February, we reflect on the virtue of wisdom. May we each pray and ask God to help us to use good judgment when speaking, and to have thoughts worthy of what we have received, for God is the source of all wisdom.
Let us pray this prayer for wisdom and peace:
God ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: February 10-14, 2025"
Welcome to February!
February is Black Heritage Month. Throughout this month we celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians both past and present. We recognize the courage of those forced to fight for freedom and equality. May their example inspire us to build a community of justice in our school, community, and throughout the world.
