As we kick start CSW we begin by celebrating our parishes!  What a great way to do this than having a special mass on Sunday, January 30, 2022 for our school community and parishioners.  *TIP: Even if you are not a parish school, reach out to local parishes 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. 

Tips on preparing to Celebrate Your Parish during Catholic Schools Week:

• Personally invite your school community, parishioners, alum, PREP students to mass.  Have your PREP students and current students have a special seat in the front that is reserved for them. Post on social media platforms, email invitations (make an invitation on Canva), mail an invitation to prospective families (PREP, CYO, baptism, families who have toured).
• Personally invite families who have children under 3 and have been baptized to mass letting them know about CSW.
• Involve students and teachers in the liturgy when celebrating mass by offering readings, speaking, and singing in the choir.
• Invite your Home and School, Board, students in uniform to welcome families to mass.  Do this at each mass.
• Have a family, alum, student share their story of your school at mass.
• Encourage random acts of kindness by distributing written prayers.
• After mass invite everyone to your Open House.  During Open House plan some activities for the kids like a scavenger hunt and once they are done with the scavenger hunt they get a prize (candy is always a hit).
• Throughout the day remind families about CSW and the events/activities you will be hosting.
• When posting on your social media platforms make sure you tag your parishes and tag us, as well, so we can see how you are celebrating CSW.

The Miraculous Medal Shrine is also  offering to come and bless classrooms and students during Catholic Schools Week right on site (or via Zoom if you prefer). Faculty, administrators, and ministers only need to reach out via our website—or just email Gina directly, gingiosi@cammonline.org to schedule a time to participate in this free event.

Visit the CSW web page for all of your marketing material needs.  Thank you for all that you do!  We can’t wait to see how our schools Celebrate Your Parish during CSW!