Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools (CRCS) was created as a result of the Government of Alberta’s restructuring of school districts across the province in 1994 and 1995. CRCS was formed in 1995 by amalgamating Okotoks RCSSD #346, Drumheller RCSSD #25, and Assumption RCSSD #50. Today CRCS provides an authentic Catholic education to students in traditional schools in the following communities and their surrounding areas, Oyen, Brooks, Drumheller, Strathmore, High River, Okotoks, and Canmore.

Alternative education programs are offered through Virtual Schooling, Online Education, Outreach Centres and Home Schooling programs to students all over Alberta and around the world.

 

As an evangelizing school division, in partnership with the family, we will deliver an authentic Catholic learning experience by creating a foundation of faith and knowledge in a warm, caring environment to guide all students to appreciate the goodness of all creation and to meet the challenges of life with hope and confidence. As we strive to achieve our mission we will;

 

Let the Truth of Christ and Knowledge of God’s Creation be experienced by and manifest in the students, staff, parents and supporters of our Catholic School Community. To fulfill our mission and vision we will be at all times guided by;

 

Dignity of the Individual Person

The infinite value of each person in God’s eyes must be reflected in all that we do. This calls for respect in all relationships.

Catholicity

As Roman Catholics, we accept the Magisterium of the Church. Our Catholic Faith permeates all that we do. Our schools become faith communities when staff and students give witness to their faith. Jesus is the source of our morals and values. Prayer is essential.

 

The educational needs of all students must be met in a manner that does not deprive others of access to good education within a safe environment. We believe the family is the fundamental unit of society and that parents are the primary educators of their children.

 

The Board of Trustees is accountable to the Bishop of the Diocese of Calgary, the Minister of Learning, our parents and supporters. The Board provides direction to its staff and students. We are called to be faithful stewards of God’s creation.