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Elementary Pastoral Plan 2017-2018

PASTORAL PLANSchool: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School

School Mission Statement:

The Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School community exemplifies and is committed to fulfilling Jesus’ message of faith, hope and love. Together with our parish and community partners, we provide a safe, caring and welcoming environment that promotes the Virtues of respect, teamwork and friendship in light of our academic achievements. The students will be encouraged to model their faith and leadership, rooted in the traditions of Catholic Education.

School Motto: Our Learners, Our Leaders

Our Parish: St. Patrick (Brampton)

Pastor: Rev. Vito Marziliano

Parish website: https://stpatricksbr.archtoronto.org/

Message from the Pastor:

Liturgical life in our Catholic Schools is not an “added on” subject. It is an integral part of our daily life, studies and commitment. We believe that God is the Wisdom that has called into being every aspect of creation, and has called us to share in this awesome task. Inviting children and their families, staff and administrators to share day by day through prayer, study of Scripture, liturgy, and examination of daily life in the light of God’s Word and action in our life, we grow in the awareness of who we are, what our mission is, and the unique value of every human being. Working together, family-parish-school, we become a living page of God’s Word and a faithful instrument in God's hands. I feel blessed in sharing this journey with you.

Sincerely,

Fr. Vito Marziliano,

Pastor

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Message from the Catholic School Council:

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Council actively promotes parental and community involvement through a variety of initiatives throughout the year. We, the Council strive to create a caring partnership of students, educators, parents and members of the community, built on faith and love. In addition, the Council has a parish and O.A.P.C. E. Representative.

Catholic Education Week Theme: Renewing the Promise

Throughout Catholic Education Week, we ask you to reflect on the significance of Catholic education’s presence and contribution in our Church, and in our society.

May 6 – May 12 is Catholic Education Week.

School community mass, May 1, 2017

Parents are invited into the school to observe and participate in classroom activities

Supporting materials are purchased and are available in the library

Faith Formation:

Forming ourselves in our Catholic faith is a foundational element in helping each of us understand and live in the example of Christ.

At Our Lady of Lourdes, we strive to increase student knowledge, understanding and application of scripture, sacramental life and Catholic social teaching to daily life. This is accomplished by providing faith opportunities and resources to develop student understanding of scripture and its connection to the sacrament and connecting catholic social teaching the student’s daily life.

Board and Family liturgical events include: Faith Ambassador Gatherings, Masses, Retreats and Stations of the Cross. All staff and students participate in all of the Liturgical celebrations that occur throughout the year. School Liturgical events include Liturgical celebrations, offering special Intentions, Faith Day Liturgies, Shrove Tuesday & Family Advent celebrations, Stations of the Cross and Faith Formation is a part of all of our monthly staff meetings.

Opportunities for student faith development are also supported throughout the year with

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our school wide monthly Virtue Assemblies and student involvement in various outreach programs such as food and clothing drives. As well, the grade 2, & 7 Sacramental retreats and school wide Advent and Catholic Education Week retreats enhance the faith development of our students.

Our Youth Faith Ambassadors are also active in a variety of activities that occur throughout the year.

Sacramental Preparation:

As Catholics, we understand sacraments to be "outward signs instituted by Christ to give grace." Together in partnership with our parish, we support the preparation of God’s children in receiving the sacraments.

Event Grade 2 Grade 7 Celebration of First Confession Monday March 5, 2017

7:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Celebration of First Communion Saturday May 12, 2017 Noon at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Celebration of Confirmation Wednesday April 25, 20177:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Liturgical Celebrations:

The Liturgical calendar is marked by the gathering in community to celebrate the Eucharist and share in prayer.

Celebration DateOpening Mass Tuesday October 3, 2017 @ 9:30 am Remembrance Day Liturgy November 10, 2017 @ 10:45 amAdvent Mass Monday December 18, 2017 @ 9:45 am Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes Friday February 9, 2018 @ 9:45 amAsh Wednesday Liturgy Wednesday February 14, 2018First Reconciliation Wednesday March 5, 2018 @ 7:00 pm (St.

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Patrick’s)Easter Mass Monday April 18, 2018 @ 9:45 amConfirmation Mass Wednesday April 25, 2018 @ 7:00 (St.

Patrick’s)Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day & Catholic Education Week Mass

Friday May 11, 2018 @ 9:45 am

First Communion Mass Saturday May 12, 2018 @ noon (St. Patrick)Year End Mass Wednesday June 20, 2018 @ 1:30 pm Graduation Mass TBA

Social Justice / Outreach Activities / Charities:

Catholic Social Teachings of the Church root our actions in supporting human dignity and the preferential option of the poor, which calls us to serve the most vulnerable in the world.

Our school contributes through monetary donations and acts of service to various organizations. Throughout the school year, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School supports a variety of different organizations including: The Terry Fox Foundation, ShareLife and United Way, The Knights Table, Royal Canadian Legion (Valentines for veterans and Christmas cards for Canadian Military troops), Autism and Down Syndrome Awareness, Denim Day for Breast Cancer. Our school’s Eco-Team focuses on being Stewards of the Earth.

Recognizing Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:

Framed by the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations (OCSGE), our graduates will be effective communicators, reflective thinkers, lifelong learners, collaborative contributors, caring family members, responsible citizens and discerning believers formed in the Catholic faith community.

As a school we work to include the OCSGE in the lessons being taught in the classrooms. Each month in the school newsletters we highlight a section of the OCSGE. The OCSGE are highlighted in the main entrance of the school and we highlight the expectations at each of our Virtues Assemblies.

Celebrating Virtues:

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A virtue is a habit or established capacity to perform good actions according to a moral standard. When we practice these virtues we strengthen them and thereby make the presence of God more and more visible in the world around us.

Each month we highlight the Virtue of the month in a school wide assembly. The monthly virtues are highlighted in classrooms and on the morning announcements. Our display case in the entrance of the school is also used to highlight the virtue of the month. We use the school newsletter and the school website to highlight the virtue that we are focusing on to the greater school community.

Visible Signs of our Faith:

Through symbol and service, we are instruments of God’s love whose work within our communities stands as a witness to our faith.

When you walk into our school you are greeted by two large crosses and an altar presented in the colours of the Liturgical Season. Each classroom and office has a Sacred Space found within it. Each office and classroom has a crucifix. Our school also has a Peace garden with a statue of Mary and a mural of Mary with biblical passages written on the walls.

Resource List for Parents/Guardians:

Religious Education Curriculum - Ontario Religious Education Curriculum Family Life Curriculum - Ontario Family Life Curriculum

Fully Alive Program information - Ontario Bishops' information on Fully Alive

Resource List for Schools:

Board

Vocations UnitsWe have Vocations units as part of the Grades 2, 5, and 8 curriculum. The goal of these supplementary units is to deepen one’s understanding of God’s call – the “vocare” – to various forms of life within the Church.

History of the Parish

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http://www.acbo.on.ca/englishweb/fullyalive.htm

http://www.carfleo.org/documents/familylifeelementary/Family_Life_Education_Elementary_Policy_Document_2012.(1).pdf

http://www.carfleo.org/documents/RE%20Curriculum/Elem_Rel._Ed._Policy_Document.pdf


Through the resource book Our Story, Our Tradition, Our Journey, grade 7 students have the opportunity to learn about the history of our parish.

Enduring Gift Video

School-Based

Our Lady of Lourdes website Parish tab

Church bulletin available in school foyer

School Council Parish Rep liaison shares information from Parish to Council

Teacher reference and student library resources

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HsGp8C0YnA

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