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🚌CTR Catholic is again using an annual registration renewal process to help better manage bus registrations. To renew or cancel your child’s school bus registration for the 2026/2027 school year: ➡️ During the week of March 23–27, families of current bus riders will receive an email with a unique renewal link for each student currently registered for bus service. Grade 12 students will not receive a renewal link. ➡️ If you do not see the email in your inbox by the end of March, please check your spam or junk folder. ➡️ We ask that all renewal forms be completed by April 30, 2026. ➡️ The email will come from Christ The Redeemer at noreply@transfinder.com. This is a legitimate email for your child’s school bus registration renewal. The subject line will read: 2026-2027 Annual Bus Registration Renewal_Student Name ➡️ Please note: if a renewal form is not received by April 30, 2026, your child will be removed from bus service for the 2026/2027 school year.

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, CTR Catholic stands in solidarity with those who have suffered racism or prejudice. Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, and so deserves respect, dignity, and love. As a Catholic school division, it is not enough to value our diversity and inclusivity. Solidarity requires us to see the other as another self, suffer with them, and love them as we would want to be loved. Join us in prayer today as we ask our God, who stands in solidarity with us, to help us confront racism wherever it may be, and build a more just and peaceful world. 🙏

At Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, our partnerships with local parishes are such an important part of who we are. Experiences like this help our students grow in faith, deepen their understanding of the Mass, and feel connected to the wider Catholic community. At Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, our partnerships with local parishes are such an important part of who we are. Experiences like this help our students grow in faith, deepen their understanding of the Mass, and feel connected to the wider Catholic community. Thank you to St. James Parish and Father Vijay for helping nurture the faith of our students. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Allison Perri as Vice Principal for Holy Trinity Academy. For full announcement please visit our website: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/leadership-announcement-holy-trinity-academy-20260319164952

As we approach, March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination we want to reaffirm our commitment as a school and as a division that “You Are Loved.” This is our commitment to you, that all students, staff, friends, and families who enter our schools and our buildings that you are welcomed and supported. We promise to: - make ourselves available to listen to you when you need to talk - speak with kindness and consideration in our teaching and interactions - stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and bullied - continue to learn and promote the learning of others. #youareloved #manyandonectr #ctrcatholic #ctrfaith

Today is the great feast of the humble St. Joseph. A man we know of by his works and not his words. Given the care of the Son of God and his Blessed Mother, Joseph was later given the care of our country Canada as our patron. "O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.”

A reminder to families that Parent/Teacher Interviews will take place in the afternoon on Thursday, March 19 and there are no classes on Friday, March 20. Contact your school to set up an interview with your child's teacher.

Today, we honour the feast of St. Patrick, patron of Ireland. Beyond the shamrocks and green clothes, Patrick brought the light of Christ to a new land and left a legacy of faith in the Most Holy Trinity that lasts to this day. ☘️

Last chance reminder! Parents of students in Grades 4, 7, and 10, the Alberta Education Parent Survey closes tomorrow, March 13. Your feedback matters and helps shape planning for our schools. Please check your January 26 email for your unique survey code or reach out to your school. The CTR Parent Faith Survey will remain open until March 20: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/faith-surveys Thank you for sharing your voice!

Beautiful work! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Shelley Grey-Sortland as Vice Principal for The Centre for Learning@HOME. Visit our website to read the full announcement: https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/leadership-announcement-centre-for-learning-home-20260227202308

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Mr. Darren Dornstauder as the Principal of Holy Trinity Academy. Visit out website to read the full announcement. https://www.redeemer.ab.ca/news/leadership-announcement-holy-trinity-academy-20260227153826

Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent: “Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.” – James 5:7-8

Registration for Little Flower Pre-School at St. Mary's School and École Good Shepherd School in Okotoks and Sacred Heart Academy in Strathmore is now open for the fall of 2026! For details and to register visit our school websites, under Little Flower.

Celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent: “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus” – Romans 15:4-5

Join St. James Parish in Okotoks for "The Living Nativity" Saturday, December 6th from 4pm-8pm. Check out this video highlighting the experience.

Check out the Board of Trustee Highlights from the regular meeting held on November 27, 2025 at the Catholic Education Centre in Okotoks.