Catholic Schools Week is not just for kids. Here are 10 ways for parents to participate in the annual celebration of Catholic education:
- Write a note of appreciation to your children’s teachers. Thank them for the attention and energy they give your children every day, as well as for their dedication to Catholic education.
- Write a letter to your parish priest, thanking him for supporting the Catholic school that is preparing your children for a bright future.
- Write a letter to your representatives in the U.S. Congress and state legislature to let them know why Catholic education is important to you and your community. Send a copy of your letter to your school principal.
- While you’re at it, write a thank-you note to that special teacher from your own Catholic school days who had a significant impact on your life.
- Donate books or other learning materials to the school library. If you can, ask the school if they need books on certain subjects or for particular grade levels.
- Set aside time for family prayer for all those who contribute to the success of your children’s school, including students, teachers, staff, benefactors and volunteers. Add a prayer for vocations to continue the Catholic education tradition in your community and throughout the country.
- Volunteer to help plan and carry out Catholic Schools Week activities. Whether you are able to contribute a little time or a lot, your effort helps make the week special for all.
- If, through your work or volunteer activities, you learn of a need in the community that students at your children’s school can help fill, recommend an ongoing service project. Better yet, volunteer to organize it.
- Join in the fun! Gather the entire family—from younger siblings to grandparents—and participate in the week’s events at your children’s school.
- Extend a special invitation to your friends and neighbors who might want to learn more about the value of Catholic education.
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