What is National Catholic Schools Week?
National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2016 is January 31 – February 6. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2016 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
Daily Themes
Celebrate the following daily themes and celebrations in your (arch)diocese during Catholic Schools Week 2016.
- Sunday – In Our Parish
- Monday – In Our Community
- Tuesday – In Our Students
- Wednesday – In Our Nation (National Appreciation Day For Catholic Schools)
- Thursday – In Our Vocations
- Friday – In Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers (Teacher & Principal Appreciation Day)
- Saturday – In Our Families
National Catholic Schools Week 2016 is January 31th through February 6st. The following businesses are proud to support National Catholic Schools Week 2016.
- Adamson Distributing
- North Central Automation
- Reiser Insurance
- Kersenbrock Dental Care
- Holt County Tire
- Gokies Fast Mart
- The Blarney Stone
- O’Neill Electric Service
- Peetz Law Office
- Gutshall & Blumenstock Eyecare
- Golden Living Nursing Center
- O’Neill Vet Clinic
- Torpin’s Rodeo Market
- AseraCare Hospice
- Cole Redi Mix
- O’Neill Superfoods
- Elkhorn Valley Family Medicine
- Gaughbaugh Flooring
- TiaZia/Corkscrew
- Anson Insurance
- O’Neill Tire & Supply
St. Mary’s School, O’Neill, Nebraska Activities For Catholic Schools Week
Monday
Elementary School:
- Dress: Dress as a Community Member Day (Doctor, Business Person, Farmer, Nurse, etc)
- Service Project: Make Cards in the Morning, deliver to businesses in the afternoon @ 1:30 PM
**Home and School to serve hot chocolate and donuts at 8:00 AM**
High School (Sponsored by Drexel House):
- Dress: Irish Gear/Green and Jeans
- Activity (7th Pd): Kan Jam in the Gym
**Home and School to serve donuts**
Tuesday
Elementary School:
- Dress: Favorite T-Shirt/Sweatshirt with Jeans
- Activity: Bowling (K-3 @ 1:00 PM, 4th-6th @ 9:45 AM)
High School (Sponsored by Bosco House):
- Dress: Neon Colors and Sweatpants or Jeans.
- Activity (6th Pd): One Legged Run in the Gym
Wednesday
Elementary School:
- Dress: Red, White, and Blue w/ Jeans
- Activity: Dance @ 2:40 – 3:10 PM
High School (Sponsored by La Salle House):
- Dress: Red, White, and Blue (America) with Jeans
- Activity (5th Pd): Lip Sync Battle Between the Houses in the Gym
Thursday
Elementary School:
- Dress: Black and White (Dress Pants, Sweats, etc)
- Activity: Skit Practice @ 2:10 PM
High School (Sponsored by Siena House):
- Dress: Dress for Your Future Career (No PE Teachers/Athletes!)
- Activity (4th Pd): Human Foosball
Friday
Elementary School:
- Dress: Class Shirts with Jeans
- Activity: Skits
Schedule:
8:05 AM Mass
9:15 AM Students Present Their Skits (Parents are invited to attend)
11:15 AM Dilly Bars for Students and Staff
11:30 AM Dismissal
High School:
- Dress – House Shirt Day with Jeans
Schedule:
8:05 AM Mass
9:00 AM Gym Activity
9:50 AM Bible Jeopardy in the Parish Hall
11:15 AM Dilly Bars for Students and Staff
11:30 AM Dismissal
