Starting December 1st
Priority 1: Our students are living out Catholic Social Teaching—especially the Preferential Option for the Poor—through our school-wide Advent Food Drive.
This week, we focused on Hope, collecting items that bring hope and nourishment to families in need: canned meals, pasta, rice, soup, and sauces. In doing so, our students are putting the Corporal Works of Mercy into action by feeding the hungry and supporting our community with love.
Next week, we turn our hearts toward Peace, inviting families to send items that bring comfort and warmth: oatmeal, cereal, peanut butter, coffee, and tea.
Thank you for helping our school shine Christ’s light this Advent season!
This week, we focused on Hope, collecting items that bring hope and nourishment to families in need: canned meals, pasta, rice, soup, and sauces. In doing so, our students are putting the Corporal Works of Mercy into action by feeding the hungry and supporting our community with love.
Next week, we turn our hearts toward Peace, inviting families to send items that bring comfort and warmth: oatmeal, cereal, peanut butter, coffee, and tea.
Thank you for helping our school shine Christ’s light this Advent season!
Reminder there is no school tomorrow December 5th for students
After reflecting on Solidarity, December turns our focus to the Catholic Social Teaching of the Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. This teaching reminds us that every person is created in the image of God, and that we are called to give special care to those facing hardship — whether through financial strain, illness, loneliness, grief, or any struggle that brings poorness of the heart.
As we continue our Advent journey, this message becomes even more meaningful. Advent prepares us to welcome Christ, who drew near to those most in need. When we extend compassion, patience, and generosity to others, we become Christ for one another — offering His light in moments where it is needed most.
This month, may we keep our hearts open to those who may be carrying visible or unseen burdens. Small acts of care can lift others up and remind them they are not alone.
Thank you for joining us in learning about and living out the teachings that guide our faith and our schools.
Learn more about Catholic Social Teachings at Lakeland Catholic:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
As we continue our Advent journey, this message becomes even more meaningful. Advent prepares us to welcome Christ, who drew near to those most in need. When we extend compassion, patience, and generosity to others, we become Christ for one another — offering His light in moments where it is needed most.
This month, may we keep our hearts open to those who may be carrying visible or unseen burdens. Small acts of care can lift others up and remind them they are not alone.
Thank you for joining us in learning about and living out the teachings that guide our faith and our schools.
Learn more about Catholic Social Teachings at Lakeland Catholic:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
Tomorrows weather is calling for a chilly -30. Please dress your little Coyotes for the weather. If you would like to access the divisions policy on inclement weather please visit: https://www.lrcssd.ca/documents/our-division/administrative-procedures-manual/100---general-administration/485155 and see section 132 of the document.
As we journey through Advent and prepare our hearts for Christmas, we invite our school families to pray the Stations of the Crib together.
We’ve created a simple, prayerful slideshow that walks you through each station, helping children reflect on the story of Jesus’ birth in a meaningful and gentle way. Please click here for the Slideshow.
We hope this brings peace, reflection, and a sense of togetherness to your family during this holy season. ✨
Blessings on your Advent journey! 🌟
Week One
The First Sunday of Advent Evening Meditation by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the evening of the First Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provides a reflection on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for next week's meditation
God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings. The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture and the season of Advent to daily life in a meaningful way.
First Sunday of Advent – Hope
Gospel Verse: Matthew 24:37-44
Jesus tells his disciples that the coming of the Son of Man will catch many people unprepared. Jesus tells his disciples that they are to always be ready for the day of the Lord.
As we begin the sacred season of Advent, students from Light of Christ Catholic School and École Notre Dame High School help us reflect on the first candle—the Candle of Hope, also called the Prophecy Candle.
This candle reminds us of God’s enduring promise and the deep hope we hold in the coming birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. As we hear in Scripture:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2
Hope is the light that guides us—renewing our spirits, strengthening our faith, and inviting us to trust fully in God’s faithfulness.
We invite you to watch our Advent Week 1 video and join us in prayerful preparation as we journey toward welcoming the birth of our Saviour. https://youtu.be/TLmvfLMiO68
This candle reminds us of God’s enduring promise and the deep hope we hold in the coming birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. As we hear in Scripture:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2
Hope is the light that guides us—renewing our spirits, strengthening our faith, and inviting us to trust fully in God’s faithfulness.
We invite you to watch our Advent Week 1 video and join us in prayerful preparation as we journey toward welcoming the birth of our Saviour. https://youtu.be/TLmvfLMiO68
The First Sunday of Advent Morning Meditation by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the morning of the First Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for the evening meditation later today.
The following meditation was written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787) specifically for the season of Advent. This mediation is for the morning of the First Sunday of Advent.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Stay tuned for the evening meditation later today.
We would like to thank Oksana Vallee of Actions for Healthy Communities for partnering with Lakeland Catholic System Excellence Coordinator of Student Support and Wellness, Sherry Depner, to welcome newcomer families to our schools and communities during our Evidence of Learning nights.
Sherry works closely with many of our English as an Additional Language learners and their families. She has also worked closely with AHC for many years. AHC is a registered charitable organization, incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, committed to serving and building community connections with Newcomers to Alberta and Canada, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and others.
Together they created a warm welcome, helping integrate families into both the schools and broader community by providing essential connections, information pamphlets and resources navigation.
Thank you for being such a supportive presence in our schools.
Sherry works closely with many of our English as an Additional Language learners and their families. She has also worked closely with AHC for many years. AHC is a registered charitable organization, incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, committed to serving and building community connections with Newcomers to Alberta and Canada, including immigrants, refugees, permanent residents and others.
Together they created a warm welcome, helping integrate families into both the schools and broader community by providing essential connections, information pamphlets and resources navigation.
Thank you for being such a supportive presence in our schools.
What is Advent?!
As we journey through the season of Advent, we will be posting each Sunday meditations that were written by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696 – 1787)
specifically for the season of Advent. These meditations are presented with one for the morning and one for the evening. However, feel free to use these in any way that will provide spiritual benefit.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
We hope that these mediations help you and your family journey through Advent
specifically for the season of Advent. These meditations are presented with one for the morning and one for the evening. However, feel free to use these in any way that will provide spiritual benefit.
The meditations include three points and provide reflections on God’s love for us, acts of contrition, and petitions for final perseverance. They conclude with a brief prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
We hope that these mediations help you and your family journey through Advent
Great news, Coyotes! Our school is featured in Lakeland Catholic’s latest Success Stories. Take a look at the full highlight here:
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Holy Cross welcomed the amazing Earth Rangers. They discussed the Artice environment and all its animals that live there.
Mercy Day!
Last day of book fair.
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