Starting December 1st
The Third 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 Third 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 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 Third 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 the evening meditation later today.
Week 3 & Week 4
Priority 2: Mrs. MacNiven’s students were blessed to have Ms. Stefanie from the Cold Lake First Nation’s Education team come in to talk to them about the importance of ribbon skirts and shirts. Students then had a chance to design their own. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lucy!
Even in her darkest moment, she walked toward the light. Her name means "light-bearer," and 1700 years later, her courage still inspires us.
When life feels overwhelming, remember: just move toward the light. Let go of worry and fear. Focus on prayer, authentic love, and friends who lift you up.
Which direction are you moving today?
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#SaintLucy #FeastDay #CatholicFaith #MoveTowardTheLight
Lakeland Catholic – Afternoon Transportation Update
Due to current conditions, some bus routes are operating as scheduled, while others are cancelled. Please review the information below carefully for your community.
Bonnyville
Buses Running:
C03, C04, C05, C07, C09, C10, C12, C13, C14, C17, C18
Buses Not Running:
C01, C02, C06, C08, C11
Cold Lake
Buses Running:
C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33, C36, C39
Buses Not Running:
C25, C26, C21, C22, C23, C24, C34, C37, C38
Lac La Biche
Buses Running:
C51, C52
Buses Not Running:
C54, C55
A reminder to check the Bus Stats App for up to date information on your child's bus status. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Due to current conditions, some bus routes are operating as scheduled, while others are cancelled. Please review the information below carefully for your community.
Bonnyville
Buses Running:
C03, C04, C05, C07, C09, C10, C12, C13, C14, C17, C18
Buses Not Running:
C01, C02, C06, C08, C11
Cold Lake
Buses Running:
C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33, C36, C39
Buses Not Running:
C25, C26, C21, C22, C23, C24, C34, C37, C38
Lac La Biche
Buses Running:
C51, C52
Buses Not Running:
C54, C55
A reminder to check the Bus Stats App for up to date information on your child's bus status. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
December 12th: The following buses are up and running this afternoon: C30, C36, C28, and C39. Please let the school or your child's teacher if you would like them to ride the bus this afternoon.
Earlier this month students in Mrs. Mac’s Kindergarten class have been learning about their community through community walks and last week they explored Ship Wreck Park. During these outdoor learning opportunities, students have discussed how they need to be stewards of our environment, they have been practicing making observations, noticing seasonal changes, and just taking the time to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Priority 2: Our Kindergarten and one of our Grade 1 classes learned about Ribbon Skirts and Ribbon Shirts from Ms. Stephanie from the Education Department at Cold Lake First Nations, and then got to create their very own Paper Ribbon Skirts and Ribbon Shirts. In the coming weeks, Ms. Stephanie will be back to work with our remaining Grade 1 classes.
We are very grateful for this partnership with Cold Lake First Nations and all the learning and growing that is happening within Holy Cross as a result of it.
We are very grateful for this partnership with Cold Lake First Nations and all the learning and growing that is happening within Holy Cross as a result of it.
Due to current weather conditions, all morning buses are cancelled today. Schools remain open and classes are in session. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. For those who are travelling this morning, please do so with care. We will provide an afternoon transportation update as soon as further information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.
Paola and Oksana from Action for Healthy Communities, together with Ms. Sherry, spent a wonderful afternoon at Holy Cross School with our EAL students!
Students created Advent crafts and shared stories about their cultures and traditions. They opened up about favourite foods, holiday customs, and meaningful memories from home.
It was a beautiful celebration of the diversity within our school, while reflecting on the unity we share as children of God. What a blessing to learn from one another and grow together in faith, understanding, and joy.
Students created Advent crafts and shared stories about their cultures and traditions. They opened up about favourite foods, holiday customs, and meaningful memories from home.
It was a beautiful celebration of the diversity within our school, while reflecting on the unity we share as children of God. What a blessing to learn from one another and grow together in faith, understanding, and joy.
Happy 18th Birthday Holy Cross
Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to share a special message from Archbishop-Designate Stephen Hero to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton. In this short video, His Grace offers words of gratitude, hope, and a heartfelt pledge of pastoral service as he prepares to lead our local Church.
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQ6c5z7NVM&t=3s
Archbishop-Designate Hero will be formally installed as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Basilica.
Thank you for sharing this message within your school community. Please join us in praying for Archbishop-Designate Hero as he prepares to begin his ministry.
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLQ6c5z7NVM&t=3s
Archbishop-Designate Hero will be formally installed as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Basilica.
Thank you for sharing this message within your school community. Please join us in praying for Archbishop-Designate Hero as he prepares to begin his ministry.
Lakeland Catholic is pleased to welcome Nancy Crousset as the Temporary Vice Principal of Holy Cross Elementary School.
With over 25 years of experience in French Immersion, Francophone education, curriculum development, and instructional leadership, Nancy is committed to supporting teachers and helping every child grow in excellence and confidence.
We are grateful to have her join Holy Cross and anticipate the leadership, compassion, and expertise she will bring.
Please join us in welcoming Nancy and celebrating her new role within our Division. She will begin later in January.
With over 25 years of experience in French Immersion, Francophone education, curriculum development, and instructional leadership, Nancy is committed to supporting teachers and helping every child grow in excellence and confidence.
We are grateful to have her join Holy Cross and anticipate the leadership, compassion, and expertise she will bring.
Please join us in welcoming Nancy and celebrating her new role within our Division. She will begin later in January.
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. On the announcements this morning, we took a moment to learn about the feast day.
Priority 1: Students in Mrs. Stasuik's class returned to school today with small gifts and a note from St. Nicholas in their shoes.
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! 🌟
Grade 4s had an awesome visit from LICA recently! We learned all about vermicomposting and even got our own red wiggler worms to feed with our lunch scraps. The class is buzzing with excitement about our new “class pets” and helping the environment at the same time!
We were a little disappointed we couldn’t tag the worms to know whose was whose… but we think our wiggly friends prefer the mystery.
We were a little disappointed we couldn’t tag the worms to know whose was whose… but we think our wiggly friends prefer the mystery.
Week 2
