Catholic schools benefit all year long from the religious guidance, prayers and support parishes provide. Many parishes join in the National Catholic Schools Week celebration by devoting a Mass to Catholic education. Schools start the week by inviting parishioners and community members to parish-centered events and school virtual open houses that feature their outstanding academic programs, religious education and service opportunities.

TIP: Even if you are not a parish school, reach out to local parishes early in the year to see if you can be part of a Mass during CSW. This is a great way to reinforce the shared commitment of faith and academics forming the whole child. A sample letter is available in the Tools and Templates section of the NCEA.

• Ask parish priests (in-person Masses or live-stream) to announce Celebrate Catholic Schools Week –  January 31 – February 6 – at each Mass.
• In the bulletin, online or printed, invite parishes to pray for Catholic schools, yours especially.
• Invite parishioners to visit, but only when it’s safe to do so.
• Tag your parish on social media with a Canva-inspired post and use #CSW21.
• Download Catholic Schools Snaps from NCEA and post them on your website and social media, in addition to including them in a bulletin or school e-newsletter. https://www.ncea.org/csw/Planning%20Tools/Catholic_School_Snaps/CSW/Planning_Tools/Catholic_School_Snaps.aspx?hkey=efddbbb5-ce5f-4ae8-8af3-f0a0a7cd58ce
• Share a parish’s Mass that is utilizing livestreaming or Facebook Live.