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All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. - Ecclesiastes 3:20 Our Lenten journey begins today with Ash Wednesday, a 40 day journey to the cross. Pope Francis announced that today is a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine. "I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war". The ashes we receive today on our foreheads serve as a sign of physical death, as in ‘ashes to ashes, dust to dust.’ We began as dust (a joyless and lifeless existence), and our bodies will return to dust until we are raised up by Christ. By receiving ashes and keeping them on, we publicly proclaim our intent to die to our worldly desires and live even more in Christ’s image, which we focus on during the season of ‘rebirth’ that is Lent (a Latin term for ‘Spring’). #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Check out these wonderful music teachers making a difference for students and in their communities! We love seeing educators recognized and supported for the vital work they do. Congrats to all the nominees! Bandology also loves giving music teachers free stuff - if you’re a music teacher, you can check out https://bandology.ca/ for resources such as lesson plans, as well as research and support for advocating for music in your school and community. #bandology #musiceducation #musicteachers #musicmatters #musiccounts St. James-Assiniboia School Division Centre de services scolaire de Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup École Roy-Joly Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy Upper Grand District School Board Peel District School Board

Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Mrs. Diana Atkinson as Principal of Holy Trinity Academy Congratulations to Mrs. Diana Atkinson who has accepted the position of Principal of Holy Trinity Academy. Mrs. Atkinson received her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Calgary in 2000 with a major in secondary mathematics. Following teaching in Living Waters Catholic for three years, Mrs. Atkinson began her journey with Christ The Redeemer in 2003 at Holy Trinity Academy, teaching high school mathematics. During her 13 years at Holy Trinity Academy, she completed her Masters of Education in School Administration at Gonzaga University and served in the position of Vice Principal for five years. She then became the Principal at St. Francis of Assisi Academy, where she has served for the past six years. Mrs. Atkinson shares, “While I will miss the St. Francis school community immensely. I am incredibly excited to return to Holy Trinity Academy, a school that has always held a very special place in my heart. Holy Trinity Academy is a strong, vibrant school, rich in tradition and excellence in all areas. I feel both honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve as its new Principal.” Superintendent Dr. Scott Morrison shares, “Mrs. Atkinson has established herself as an exemplary principal, spending six years at the helm of St. Francis of Assisi Academy. We’re very pleased to see her going home again, back to Trinity where she was once a Vice-Principal. She has the talent, vision, and commitment to continue a long tradition of excellence.” Mrs. Atkinson will begin her transition to Holy Trinity Academy in the spring.

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Central Office staff were all smiles this morning as they prepared pancakes for staff at the Catholic Education Center, in addition to staff and students at St. Luke's Outreach. Today is popularly known as Shrove Tuesday. It is also frequently known as Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or by its Latin name, Mardi Gras, which when translated from the French also means “Fat Tuesday.” It is the name “Shrove” that shows its religious origins. Shrove is the past tense of the English verb “Shrive” which means to obtain absolution for one’s sins by way of confession and by doing penance. Dating back to 1000 AD, over the years Shrove Tuesday not only became a day for confession, but a time for Catholics to feast on eggs, sugar and dairy which are traditionally restricted during the Lenten fast (40 days leading up to Easter). #IBelieveinCatholicEd

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On behalf of Christ The Redeemer's Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce Mrs. Kathi Lalonde as the St. John the Apostle Award winner for 2022 in the Long Time Staff Member Category! Kathi served Christ the Redeemer Catholic schools as a teacher at Ecole Good Shepherd School and leader with the Catholic Education Centre for 20 years. Her dedication to excellence, commitment to research, and modeling of life-long learning continues to inspire teachers and leaders to grow as educators. Kathi’s legacy includes a focus on building literacy instruction and learning in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Her expertise, personal high standards, and warm heart earned the respect of administrators and teachers, as she was often sought out for advice and to provide learning opportunities for teachers, all through the lens of being a Catholic teacher and leader. Kathi's legacy is her commitment to supporting teachers and enriching the lives of the students we teach. Congratulations, Kathi! You are such a gift! #IBelieveinCatholicEd #FaithDay2022 💙

On behalf of Christ The Redeemer's Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce Mrs. Crystal Exner as the St. John the Apostle Award winner for 2022 in the Administrator Category! In the presentation of her award it was shared that a recurring testimony from her staff highlights how Crystal is Christ’s living presence among us. She is an active member of St. James Parish volunteering as a Eucharistic Minister, assisting with Coffee Sunday pre-COVID, and supporting in whatever means necessary. Further to this, Crystal lives a life of service and is an incredible role model of living our covenant with Christ. She acts with integrity, stands for what she values, and is always there to love and serve. If there is someone in need, Crystal has no problem mobilizing masses to support and share Christ's love. She is drawn to those afflicted, lonely, sick, or poor and lends a helping hand, always expecting nothing in return and in a humble, unseen manner. Crystal is known for carrying the crosses that have been given to staff, community members, and anyone who may need His light. Congratulations, Crystal! You are so deserving! #IBelieveinCatholicEd #FaithDay2022 💙

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