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Congratulations! #FaithDay2022 💙

Today we wear pink in support of Pink Shirt Day! It all started with a shirt... In 2007, students at a high school in Nova Scotia wore pink in solidarity with a Grade 9 student who had been bullied the previous day for wearing a pink shirt. Led by David Shepherd and Travis Price, what started as an act of kindness towards one person, has grown into a worldwide anti-bullying movement. Now in its 15th year, countless children and youth have been helped by funds raised by #PinkShirtDay. Last year alone, people in over 175 different countries contributed and showed their support for our cause. So when you wear pink today, you'll be in good (hearted) company! 💟

Congratulations to Stefan Cerkvenac from the Catholic Education Center who was presented with the Christian Witness Award for 2022! Stefan is someone who is faith-filled and authentic in how he attends to others with a servant heart. One colleague shared, his ability to embrace the hands of God shows that he is a true Shepherd of the Lord. He is always open to help others and is excited to share his knowledge of the Catholic faith with you. Moreover, his sense of humor and colourful antics continues to add joy and laughter to our Catholic Education Centre family. One cannot say his name without it bringing a smile to your face. Another colleague shared that he loves with his whole heart, going above and beyond to help a friend or neighbor in need, proclaiming the Gospel through actions first and words second, igniting true JOY, and feeding his faith through both prayer and sacraments. What has inspired so many of his colleagues is his complete and total surrender to the will of God and His plan. In recalling the letter to the Corinthians it explains that love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Not only does Stefan offer this deep love to his friends, family and neighbor, he knows and proclaims this love to be the ultimate truth of our faith. On behalf of the Catholic Education Center, we wish to congratulate Stefan Cerkvenac as this year’s Christian Witness Award winner!

Keri Andrew, a teacher at Christ The King Academy in Brooks shares in Faithfully's latest newsletter, "I still sense that indescribable feeling every day when I go to work. It fills me with contentment every time I open the doors. I was reignited in my faith and finally felt a sense of purpose, and I will be forever grateful for walking through those doors the first time. Trust me when I say, 'Those schools in Brooks are sure doing some amazing things.' You should check them out." Read her full story using the link below! #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Madison Rouselle, a teacher Christ The King Academy in Brooks shares, "What I love most about Catholic education is the moments that go unexplained because of the Holy Spirit at work: when a student who is struggling the most “gets it” or when a student who has no connections to friends in the class suddenly gets invited to play at recess." Read full story in Faithfully, a monthly newsletter through Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary, using the link below! #IBelieveinCatholicEd ❤️

High school students rocking their pink for #pinkshirtday ♥️

When you have the choice of being right or being kind, always choose kind. #PinkShirtDay 💟

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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!

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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