We integrate our Catholic Faith into each day of learning at our Catholic Schools. In addition to our resources like Alive in Christ, Chosen, and Decision Point, our students are taught the beauty of the sacraments and attend Mass together. Liturgical celebrations like Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Feast Days are taught and celebrated. Serving others is integrated into the school year. Staff are role models and a witness of the faith.

Each year, the Catholic Schools of British Columbia have a common Theme that connects them as a provincial catholic learning community. This year it is One Family, One Hope in Christ.

Here is a link to a Pastoral Letter on Catholic Schools from the Catholic Bishops of British Columbia

Read the Letter

THEME FOR 2022 – 2023

Symbols are visual poetry. It is common to discern deeper meaning from an image the longer one views it. Our theme visual for 2022-2023 could be explained this way:

The dove, a symbol of peace, represents the Holy Spirit. It can also remind us of the dove from Noah’s ark that went seeking safety, refuge, and a place for a new beginning. The Holy Spirit reveals all truth.

The cedar branch is a symbol of healing for Indigenous Peoples.

The circle, represents God, who has no beginning and no end.

The colours used can represent feelings and emotions: white is often considered a symbol of purity or joy, red, the colour we use at Pentecost and for the Holy Spirit, symbolizes love, green for new life and growth, and pink, another colour for joy that is used (at Gaudete and Laetare Sunday) for the third candle of the Advent wreath.

True reconciliation is realized when we are open to the truth and to healing. Let us invoke the Holy Spirit as we seek reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples.