Catholic Schools Week

January 24 - 30, 2026

National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. We observe the week with Mass, assemblies, events, and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members to join the celebration around what makes Catholic schools excellent. We hope you will join us!

Schedule

Saturday, January 24th: Celebrating Our Parish

  • Prayer: 4:00 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart

  • Student Dress: Uniform

  • Activity: Students pass out thank you cards to parishioners

Sunday, January 25th: Celebrating Our Parish

  • Prayer: 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary St. Charles

  • Student Dress: Uniform

  • Activity: Students pass out thank you cards to parishioners

Monday, January 26th: Celebrating Our Community

  • Assembly: Prayer and Bishop Baraga school presentation

  • Student Dress: Uniform

  • Activity: Art Project Extravaganza

  • Lunch: Pancakes, Sausage, and Applesauce (Sponsored by SMSC Task Force)

Tuesday, January 27th: Celebrating Our Students

  • Assembly: Prayer and Bishop Baraga school presentation

  • Student Dress: Holiday attire (clothing that reflects a Catholic holiday)

  • Activities: Relay Mania Challenge. Each class will make thank you notes for parish priests and deacon, and CSW sponsors

  • Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mac and Cheese, Carrots and Celery with Ranch Dressing (Sponsored by PTO)

Wednesday, January 28th: Celebrating the Nation

Thursday, January 29th: Celebrating Vocations

  • Assembly: Prayer and Bishop Baraga school presentation

  • Student Dress: Green and White - Spirit Day! Go Eagles!

  • Activity: Family Game Day - Parents stay after lunch and assist students with games (time counts as volunteer hours!).

  • Lunch: Lunch with a Guest (Guest can bring a special lunch)

Friday, January 30th: Celebrating Our Faculty, Staff & Volunteers

  • 8:15 AM Mass in Chapel

  • Assembly: Prayer and Bishop Baraga school presentation. Visit with Fr. Duane, Fr. Thomas, and Deacon Curtis.

  • Student Dress: Uniform for Mass. Following Mass, students dress as favorite saint and will present to the class information on their saint.

  • Activity: Catholic Trivia

  • Lunch: Hot Dogs and Fruit (Sponsored by Knights of Columbus)

Questions? Email or call the Front Office.