The basis of the curriculum at St. Justin, Martyr School lies in Catholic theology. Jesus is our master teacher. The home -school - church partnership is very strong in our community. Our school’s two parish priests, Father Joe and Father Jorge make it possible to have not only frequent celebrations of the Eucharist, but also many classroom clergy visits throughout the year. Parents are always invited to celebrate Mass with us.
Character Building in our Catholic Schools
Catholic Virtue for December – Hope/Optimism
I will keep a positive attitude despite my troubles
I will look on the brighter side of situations
I will seek opportunities in the face of adversity.
With God’s help, I will never give up hope.
Students will continue to be acknowledged monthly with a certificate for showing good character and demonstrating our Catholic virtues.
Luke 4:18 Social Justice Committee Update
Thank you to our Luke 4:18 students for their part in wrapping and organizing the Care and Share boxes for the many needy families in our community. During the weeks before Christmas and at our Family Advent Mass, the students also sold hand made jewellery, made by woman of Uganda. $1500.00 was made. Amazing!
This money will be used to purchase a maize grinding mill. This new addition will save the orphanage/boarding school over $570.00 a month. It would cost them that much to travel to the nearby village and pay someone else to grind their maize. These initiatives are part of our school focus this year to support our own community as well as a global community as our commitment to Free the Children. Thank you for your generosity.
Feel the Spirit, get involved, make a difference!
Advent Mass
Date
Time
Schedule
Weds. Dec. 14th
7:00pm
at St. Justin, Martyr Church
First Communion Dates 2011/2012
Date
Time
Place
September 15
7:30 p.m.
Sacraments are, first and foremost, acts of Jesus in union with the members of His body, the Church. The Church, therefore, is responsible for determining the specifics of sacramental preparation and celebration. While the school assists in the preparation for sacraments through the assigned religious education program, the celebration of all sacraments is a parish event. It is the responsibility of parents to participate and work in conjunction with their parish community in the sacramental preparation of their children.
Parent meeting and sign up for Confirmation on September 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Justin, Martyr Church
Information meeting for sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion will take place at the church on the weekend of September 17/18. Please contact the Church should you require more information.
November 18
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Our grade 2 students in Mrs. Diamond’s, Mrs.Thompson-Morris and Ms. Campanella’s classes will be participating in a Reconciliation Retreat at St. Justin, Martyr Church on Friday,
November 18th, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The students will be bused to the church and will return in time for lunch. Please keep these young ones in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Various Dates
Grade 2 Reconciliation, Grade 8 Confirmation
We wish our Grade 2 and Grade 8 students, God’s blessing as they prepare to celebrate their First Reconciliation and their Confirmation at St. Justin, Martyr Church. In coordination with parents and our priests, we appreciate the work of our Grade 2 teachers, Mrs. Diamond, Ms. Campanella, and Mrs. Thompson-Morris and our grade 8 teachers, Mr. Van Langenberg, Mrs. Milne, Mr. Tacchino and Mr. Edmonds have done to support their students in these important sacraments. The Grade 2 children received their reconciliation on Saturday November 26, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm and Dec. 3 at 11.00 a.m at St. Justin, Martyr Church. and the grade 8’s had their Confirmation enrolment ceremony at the church on November 19. Both grades have had their retreats at the church earlier in November. The school and church, along with parents, continue to guide our children on their religious journeys
January 16
7:00 pm
Parents of children in Grade 2 who are intending to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, are invited to a meeting at St, Justin, Martyr Church on January 16 @ 7:00 pm to sign up for your family interview on March 24 and to pick up your child’s study book.
Confirmation Dates for Grade 8 - 2010/2011
Date
Time
Place
November 19
5:00 pm
St. Justin, Martyr Church
Grade 8 Enrollment Mass for Confirmation
The grade 8 students from our school will be enrolled into the Confirmation program at a special Mass for them on Saturday, November 19th at 5:00 pm. at St. Justin, Martyr Church. We encourage all students to attend this very special Mass as a sign of their faith journey to the celebration of the Sacrament.
November 16
On Wednesday, November 16, our Grade 8 students will be offered a day of retreat at St. Justin, Martyr Church, as an enhancement to their Grade 8 Religious Education curriculum. Students will be bussed to and from the church and will participate in a variety of activities that will enable them to develop their sense of belonging in the faith they profess.
January 10
7:30 p.m
Sacrament of Confirmation Meeting for Grade 8 Parents On Tuesday January 10 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a Confirmation Meeting for parents and guardians. Please arrive at 7:15 pm to receive your child’s study materials. Classes begin at St. Augustine High School on January 17. Please contact the Church for more information.
Please contact the Church should you require more information
Children must have received their Baptism, First Reconciliation and
First Communion before celebrating this sacrament.
