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St. James Parish in Okotoks is once again hosting the Living Nativity! Check out the details below.

Following All Saint's Day we celebrate the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, known also as the All Souls' Day. It is a time when we call into mind all those who have died and the entire Church Suffering, praying on their behalf for eternal rest. This is a particularly moving time of remembrance of those we love and have lost. It stirs a deep hope both in the act of remembering their lives and interceding for them. Let us pray for all the faithful departed and the repose of all souls

CTR Catholic schools provide all of our families the opportunity to come to learn the love of God through the gift of public education. This year’s theme for Catholic Education Sunday is “Courage to Lead" and it shows the place of Catholic education in being a light to the world. Parents, educators, administrators, trustees, and clergy all hold a responsibility of leadership to strengthen and promote Catholic education in our society. It is through this gift of publicly-funded Catholic education that we lead the children entrusted to our care to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ. Join us this coming Catholic Education Sunday, November 5, and celebrate this great gift. When we gather to say thank you to our God in the Eucharist, let us together offer gratitude in prayer for the gift of public, faith-based education in Alberta. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

This is a perfect example of the safe and caring nature of CTR schools. The kindness shown by all staff in daily interactions with our students is evident here and true testament to our motto of "Leave Not One Heart Behind". Thank you to all our staff who daily show our students they are loved and cared for. ❤

Let us pray for the great gift of Catholic Education as we walk together in faith and advocacy for Catholic Education. In anticipation of Catholic Education Sunday on November 5th, we would invite you to read a letter prepared by the Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest territories. Read full letter here: English Version: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/documents/1c202b2b-26fb-46ed-9106-286aebde7af4/2023_09_26_Catholic%20Education%20Sunday%20-%20Oct.5,%202023.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217030258 Version française: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/documents/a3a1ef43-c848-4054-b987-ed4916aca31a/2023_10_04_Catholic%20Education%20Sunday%20-%20Oct.5%202023_FR.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217032250

Starting at sundown on October 31, All Hallow's Eve, we begin our celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints, or All Hallows. This great feast celebrates all those who are in Heaven, in the beatific light of God's face. The Church celebrates all Saints, those who are canonized and those known only to the Lord. We ask for their intercession, to pray for us as living members of the Body of Christ, and we strive to follow their example in the hope of one day being counted among their number.

Some Halloween fun at CTR schools!