“For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away,
everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.” Acts 2:39
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
MAY 6 – MAY 11, 2018
320 Bloomington Rd. W
Aurora, ON L4G 0M1
[T] 1-(416)-221-5050 ext. 17457
Ben Smith, President
Christina Atrach, Vice-President
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”Matthew 6:21
Dear Catholic Education Community,
On behalf of Ontario’s 600,000 students in Catholic education, and more specifically, the Catholic Board Council of the Ontario Student Trustees Association, thank you for supporting our vision for the 2018 edition of the Ontario Catholic Student Youth Day. Ontario’s Catholic education system continues to play a pivotal role in the formation of our province. Ontario’s Catholic schools create servant leaders rooted in Gospel values that will definitely make positive impacts on our world.
Put simply, there’s a different message, a different vision, a different feeling in Catholic schools. We inspire students to remember that it is the little things that push the human race forward. Things like courage, respect, faith and character. It is our hope that the students of Ontario are shaped into individuals who are guided by faith and will enact change that will inspire others to do the same.
This year’s Ontario Catholic Student Youth Day focuses on the next 150 years of Catholic education in Ontario. Ontario’s Catholic students have been working together to raise funds to give children across the world and across our nation access to clean water, which in many countries, serves as a major barrier to a quality education. Students across Ontario have found innovative and exciting ideas to fundraise and spread the message that it is our duty to fulfill the unwritten commandment to leave the world a better place than the way we found it. We are grateful for the support and partnership of our Ontario Catholic Student Youth Day partners, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association and WE.
While many may try to tear down our system, Ontario’s Catholic students know that we will never stop standing up unapologetically for our education system. We will never stop doing good in the world, and we will never stop spreading the message that we are truly on a mission that matters.
This Catholic Education Week package represents a commitment to and celebration of publicly funded Catholic education in Ontario. May God bless our journey as students and may he allow us to do his will on earth; spreading the words of Gospel and leaving small impacts on the world that add up to be a major force for good in our world.
Yours in Faith and Education,
Ben Smith
President /
Christina Atrach
Vice President
320 Bloomington Rd. W
Aurora, ON L4G 0M1
[T] 1-(416)-221-5050 ext. 17457
Ben Smith, President
Christina Atrach, Vice-President
«Car là où est ton trésor, là aussi sera ton cœur.»Matthieu 6,21
Chers partenaires en éducation catholique,
Au nom des quelque 600 000 élèves catholiques en province, et en particulier du Conseil catholique de l’Association des élèves conseillers et conseillères de l’Ontario, nous vous remercions de soutenir la vision de la Journée des élèves catholiques de l’Ontario 2018. Les systèmes d’éducation catholique de l’Ontario continuent de jouer un rôle-clé pour façonner notre province. Les écoles catholiques de l’Ontario créent des leaders enracinés dans les valeurs de l’Évangile, prêts à servir les autres et à avoir un impact positif sur notre monde.
Simplement dit, les écoles catholiques portent un message et une vision différents. On y sent quelque chose de différent. Nous inspirons les élèves à reconnaître que ce sont les petites choses qui poussent la race humaine à aller de l’avant. Des choses comme le courage, le respect, la foi et le caractère. Nous souhaitons que les élèves de l’Ontario deviennent des individus guidés par la foi et soient des agents de changement qui sauront inspirer d’autres gens à faire de même.
La Journée des élèves catholiques de l’Ontario portera cette année sur les prochains 150 ans de l’éducation catholique en Ontario. Les élèves catholiques de la province ont travaillé ensemble pour amasser des fonds pour donner accès à l’eau potable aux enfants du monde, ce qui dans bien des pays est une barrière majeure à une éducation de qualité. Des élèves partout en Ontario ont trouvé des solutions excitantes et innovatrices pour amasser des fonds et transmettre le message qu’il est de notre devoir de laisser un monde meilleur que celui que nous avions trouvé.
Alors que plusieurs sont tentés de détruire le système scolaire catholique, les élèves catholiques de l’Ontario continueront de se tenir debout sans gêne pour leur système scolaire. Nous continuerons de faire le bien dans le monde, et nous porterons haut et fort notre message à l’effet que notre mission est importante, voire essentielle.
Nous sommes reconnaissants envers les partenaires de cette Journée des élèves catholiques de l’Ontario, la Ontario CatholicSchool Trustees Association et WE. Cette trousse pour la Semaine de l’éducation catholique représente notre engagement et se veut une célébration de l’éducation catholique au cœur de l’Ontario. Que le Seigneur nous accompagne en tant qu’élève et qu’il nous permette de faire sa volonté sur terre: annoncer l’Évangile et laisser des petites marques d’espérance qui ensemble deviennent une force majeure pour le bien du monde.
Sincèrement,
Ben Smith
Président /
Christina Atrach
Vice Président
CATHOLIC STUDENT LEADERS GET INVOLVED
Introductory Rites
Processional Hymn – Given that the mass will be celebrated during Easter season, the Gathering Hymn should be a festive Easter hymn.
Greeting
Penitential Act
Collect
Liturgy of the Word
FIRST READING:
Monday, May 7: Acts 16:11-15
Tuesday, May 8: Acts 16:22-34
Wednesday, May 9: Acts 17:15, 22-18.1
Thursday, May 10: Acts 18:1-8
Friday, May 11: Acts 18:9-18
RESPONSORIAL PSALM:
Monday, May 7: Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a, 9b
R.The Lord takes delight in his people (4a)
Tuesday, May 8: Ps 138:12a, 1-2a, 2bc-3, 7c-8
R. Your right hand has saved me, O Lord (see 7c)
Wednesday, May 9: Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14
R. Heaven and earth are full of your glory (see 13)
Thursday, May 10: Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
R.The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (2)
Friday, May 11: Ps 47:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
R. God is king of all the earth (7)
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
A verse may accompany the singing of the Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Monday, May 7:John 15:26b, 27a
“The Spirit of the truth will bear witness to me,” says the Lord, “and you will also be my witness.”
Tuesday, May 8:John 16:7, 13
The Lord says, “I will send you the Spirit of truth, who will lead you to the whole truth.”
Wednesday, May 9:John 14:16
“The Father will send you the Holy Spirit,” says the Lord, “to be with you forever.”
Thursday, May 10:John 14:18
The Lord says, “I will not leave you orphans. I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.”
Friday, May 11:Luke 24:46, 26
Christ had to offer and to rise from the dead, and so enter into his glory.
CATHOLIC STUDENT LEADERS GET INVOLVED
GOSPEL:
Monday, May7:John 15:26-16.4a
Tuesday, May 8:John 16:5-11
Wednesday, May 9:John 16:12-15
Thursday, May 10:John 16:16-20
Friday, May 11:John 16:20-23a
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:
Priest’s Introduction:Dear brothers and sisters, filled with paschal joy and confident in the promise of Christ’s faithfulness, let us place our needs before God.
For the church: that it always be a living witness of the goodness of God. United in faith, we pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For the freedom to worship God in our country: that we never take this gift for granted. United in faith, we pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who struggle with mental, physical and emotional pain: that they may find healing and consolation in Christ Jesus. United in faith, we pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For refugees in Canada: may the Lord bring comfort, acceptance and love as they embark in a new chapter of their lives. United in faith, we pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For students across the province of Ontario: that our united celebration of mass this day may strengthen the values and beliefs we share in common with our brothers and sisters. United in faith, we pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For today’s youth: that we may be guided to learn and grow in our journey of faith. United in faith, we pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For Catholic education: that it continue to be a faithful and constant reminder of God’s deep love for us. United in faith, we pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
The final intention is to be decided by the schools.
Priest’s Prayer:God, our Father, look upon your people gathered here in the name of your crucified and risen Son. Hear and answer our prayer, so that, strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we may more fervently serve you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. +
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts
CATHOLIC STUDENT LEADERS GET INVOLVED