Catholic Schools Week 2012: Faith.Academics.Service.

January 26, 2012 at 11:29am by Marianne Bartman

Along with schools and parishes throughout The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, Judge Memorial Catholic High School will observe National Catholic Schools Week 2012. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2012 is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service.” The annual observance starts January 29, 2012 and runs through February 5, 2012.

This year's theme focuses on three priorities that Catholic schools establish that make them stand out from other educational institutions. Faith, not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. Academics, which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards, helping each child reach his or her potential. Service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship.

The national Catholic Schools Week celebration became an annual event in 1974. Catholic Schools Week and the National Marketing Campaign For Catholic Schools are joint projects between the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This year’s Catholic Schools Week marks the 39th anniversary of the program.

National Catholic Schools Appreciation Day falls on the Wednesday of Catholic Schools Week, this year on February 1, 2012. Appreciation Day was founded in 1990 to encourage Catholic school supporters nationwide to showcase the great accomplishments and contributions of Catholic schools to our country.

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