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| Catholic schools across Western Massachusetts will kick-off Catholic Schools Week on Jan. 27. Students, families and faculty will participate in activities and events that will showcase student talent and involvement in their faith. Sister Andrea Ciszewski, superintendent of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Springfield, said, "The theme for this year's celebration, Catholic Schools Light the Way, combines the concepts of Christ as light of the world and the light of knowledge that our schools kindle in students. This is the time Catholic schools set aside each year to celebrate what makes Catholic education special." Anne Heston, principal at Blessed Sacrament School in Holyoke, said, "Our students and faculty kicked off Catholic Schools Week with an open house at the school following Mass on Jan. 27. Students and teachers will provide tours, man an information table about clubs and extra-curricular activities, and refreshments will be served. Students are involved in week-long activities, including a variety show put on by our kindergarten class for grandparents. Students and families really enjoy the week." "Students at St. Mary's High School in Westfield applied their creativity and came up with their own version of the popular Trivial Pursuit game called Trivial Pursuit of God," Paul Romani, principal at St. Mary's High School. The week also serves as a school spirit week that includes a pep rally and ice cream treats. Spirit week ends with a semi-formal prom at Tekoa Country Club on Saturday and a Mass on Sunday. "It is a good time to celebrate our Catholic school, but also the spirit of our high school," Romani added. John Miller, principal at Cathedral High School, said, "Faculty members are orchestrating a huge winter carnival for students that will include karaoke, snow carving, sledding, ice skating and an Iron Chef contest. Students will operate concessions selling popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy and other treats to raise money for their class. There is also a school-wide essay contest for students to write about our Catholic identity and heritage." Annually since 1974, the 25 elementary and secondary Catholic schools in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties spend the week shedding light on the excellence of students and the difference they make in their communities. For more information about Catholic Schools Week activities, please call your local school or log on to www.diospringfield.org/schools. |