Sacred Heart School Has Busy Itinerary for Catholic Schools Week

Sacred Heart School in Effingham today announced its schedule of events in celebration of the nation-wide, annual Catholic Schools Week, which kicks off during the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, January 25, at Sacred Heart Church.

This year’s theme is "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service". Spokesman Christy Hakman said, "Sacred Heart School is a close-knit family in its own right, but is also a vital member of a greater community – in Effingham, the nation, and most importantly, the Body of Christ."

Many activities have been planned to demonstrate how Sacred Heart School attempts to live out its mission to foster faith formation, provide a high-quality education, and to teach ‘others before self.’

Sunday, Jan. 25: Faith, Knowledge, and Service In Our Parish: Students will participate in the 10:30am Mass serving as lectors, musicians, servers, and gift bearers. Postcards will be mailed to parishioners to thank them for the continued support of Sacred Heart School and its Annual Sacred Heart School Fund Drive which helps to ensure the future long-term viability of Sacred Heart School’s PreK-Grade 8 programs.

Monday, Jan. 26: Faith, Knowledge, and Service In Our Community: The students will begin the “Use your NOODLE to help Catholic Charities” noodle and sauce collection to stock the Catholic Charities food pantry. In addition, the student council will be working in a soup kitchen (in the spring of 2015) as a service project to give back to our community.

Tuesday, Jan. 27: Faith, Knowledge, and Service In Our Nation: Students will wear red, white, and blue, and will gather together at 8:30am in the gymnasium, where the students will create a “Living Rosary.” Students will also design and create valentines for local veterans and for the homebound of the parish.

Wednesday, Jan. 28: Faith, Knowledge, and Service In Our Students: We’ll join together with other Catholic schools in the Deanery for a Mass at St. Anthony High School at 9:30am. Following Mass, K-4 students from all the Catholic Schools will gather at St. Anthony Grade School for lunch, games, and fun activities. Grade 5-8 students will spend the afternoon at St. Anthony High School, taking part in educational and team building activities. It’s also “No Homework Day!”

Thursday, Jan. 29: Faith, Knowledge, and Service In Our Volunteers, Faculty, & Staff: Students will be writing letters to their parents and school volunteers, thanking them for choosing Sacred Heart School and making an investment in their faith and educational development. Student Council will also present gifts to our amazing volunteers. The students will participate in a Pep Rally and a blessing of the faculty and staff at 2:15pm, in the school gymnasium. Students who donated to the Catholic Charities noodle collection may wear their favorite (school appropriate) t-shirt or sweatshirt, and it’s a casual dress day for faculty and staff.

Friday, Jan. 30: Faith, Knowledge, and Service In Our Vocations: Students will host an ice cream social from 1:00pm-2:30pm, for the parish priests and religious of the community, in appreciation of their dedication to the faith. They will present the priests with cards, and perform special songs and skits.