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Tickles us pink to see all the support for #PinkShirtDay, a call for all Christians to love like Jesus loved us - He who is the Way, the Truth & the Life! 💗

Simple messages for us to call into mind and practice today and always! #pinkshirtday. Let all you do be done in love 1 Corinthians 16:14 💟

Such great support for #PinkShirtDay that Christ The Redeemer Schools celebrated this past week in light of schools being closed next week for Faith Day & Teacher Convention!

#IBelieveinCatholicEd ♥️

Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Peter Schreiber as Principal of Holy Spirit Academy in the fall. Congratulations to Mr. Peter Schreiber who will be moving to Holy Spirit Academy in High River as the new principal in the fall. Mr. Schreiber began his teaching career at Holy Spirit Academy in High River, Alberta. He was later hired as Vice Principal in 2017, serving for two years in this role. In 2018, Mr. Schreiber graduated from Newman Theological College with a Master of Religious Education degree and a Graduate Certificate in Catholic School Administration. Since 2019, he has served as Vice Principal of St. Francis of Assisi Academy. Mr. Schreiber shared, “I count myself incredibly blessed to have been surrounded by people throughout my life who have witnessed my potential, and I’m very grateful for the mentorship I’ve received from the excellent leaders in our division. I’ll take all that I’ve learned from St. Francis of Assisi Academy with me as I continue my journey in Catholic Education. I’m truly honored to return to Holy Spirit Academy as Principal, and excited to serve in this capacity.” Superintendent Dr. Scott Morrison shares, “Mr. Schreiber made his mark at an early age, excelling in both the classroom and in his vice-principalships at two different schools. He has earned the respect of those he serves and will excel at Holy Spirit, capitalizing on the relationships he has already developed and the respect he has already earned.” Mr. Schreiber will begin his transition to Holy Spirit Academy in the spring.

Schools will be closed next week as Monday, Feb. 21 is Family Day followed by CTR's annual Faith Day event. Faith Day provides a way for CTR teachers to gather and grow in their faith as a school community. 🙏 We hope you have a safe and happy week ahead. Classes will resume Monday, February 28.

St. John Paul II Collegiate works to promote love and kindness throughout their school while students are "caught being kind." Pink Shirt Day is Feb. 23 with CTR schools honoring the day by wearing pink and hosting various activities and events this week.

"Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." CTR Catholic wishes all our staff, students and families a day full of love and kindness. ❤️

Heart disease is on the rise and is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, since 2015, Canada, among other countries, has reported an increase in deaths for women from heart disease. Join the campaign and help raise awareness for women’s heart health. Join us on February 13 and wear RED! Visit WearRedCanada.ca for details and how you can participate. #HerHeartMatters #WearRedCanada

Students! Recruitment for the 2022/23 Minister’s Youth Council will officially begin on February 14, 2022. The Ministry of Education is looking for approximately 40 junior and senior high school students between the ages of 14 and 19, with diverse interests, identities, backgrounds and perspectives from across Alberta to join. Of the 40 council members, they will accept up to eight returning members and at least 32 new members. Participating in the council will give students the opportunity to make a real impact on Alberta’s education system, build their leadership skills and leave a legacy that will last for generations to come. The deadline for students to apply is March 25, 2022. For more information, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/student-engagement.aspx

CTR Catholic Schools will be celebrating Pink Shirt Day on Friday, Feb. 18 as our schools will be closed from Feb. 21-25 for Faith Days and Teacher's Convention. Please join us by wearing pink! 💟 #pinkshirtday

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is pleased to announce Mrs. Carmen Ostafichuk as the Director of Human Resources for the Catholic Education Centre. Mrs. Ostafichuck, current principal of Holy Trinity Academy in Okotoks, will replace Mrs. Dawn Quinlan as she sets to retire in June. For full story, visit our website www.redeemer.ab.ca

What a beautiful project to share with others! #IBelieveinCatholicEd 🙏💙

A beautiful way to join together all the intentions for those who are suffering physical and mental illness today on World Day of the Sick. See the prayer bulletin from Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy in Canmore who have compiled the intentions and will gather together today to pray the rosary, holding up all those in need of strength and healing. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us 💙🙏

Today is World Day of the Sick, an observation introduced by St. Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes and is an important opportunity for us to reflect on caring for those who are sick as well as those who provide care to them. Let us pray for all those who are battling an illness – be it physical or mental – may they come to know God's healing. 🙏

A Kindergarten class at St. Francis of Assisi Academy were fortunate to enjoy a visit with Fr. Troy from St. James Parish today. Their teacher shared that students asked such great questions/comments!: “Who made God?” “Where does God live?” “Are angels invisible?” "Every angel always says DO NOT BE AFRAID and GOD IS OUR FATHER!” “God is our everlasting Father” “There was an angel that visited Mary.” Thanks for sharing with us! Makes our heart sing! #IBelieveinCatholicEd 💙

Survey time is just around the corner! Parents of students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 are encouraged to fill out the Alberta Education Assurance Survey which will be coming to your mailbox in mid-February! Parents will be able to fill out the survey online. Results of the survey provides important feedback to the province, the division, and your school. Please take a few minutes to respond. Deadline is March 25, 2022.

Thank you to Mrs. Olynyk's class at St. Francis of Assisi Academy for sharing with us the different ways we can love God! Let everything you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 #IBelieveinCatholicEd 💙🙏

This Friday we commemorate the World Day of the Sick, an observation introduced by St. Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes and is an important opportunity for us to reflect on caring for those who are sick as well as those who provide care to them. We invite you to join us in prayer as we raise up those in our lives who are battling physical or mental illness, that they might know God's healing strength 🙏