CFS students Devin Lansing, Mark Flores, and Dylan Hageman (l-r) show off their football jerseys during Catholic Schools Week 2014. Students will be able to dress up throughout this year’s celebratory week, Jan. 26-Feb. 1. (file photo)
Catholic Schools Week celebrated at local schools
National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Local Catholic schools DeSales and C.F.S., along with schools all across the country, will be celebrating the week of Jan. 25 – Feb. 1. Local students will be celebrating with unique projects, events, and dress-up days. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service.”
DeSales kicked off the celebration on Monday by having eighth-grade students take the reins. The students paired up with younger students and led an hourlong session that consisted of literature, Bible study, prayer, and a craft or project. The dress theme was “Career Day.”
On Tuesday, students celebrated “We Love DeSales” Day by dressing in red. The activity for the day was “Drop Everything and Read”; every time the bell rang throughout the day, students would stop what they were doing and begin to read.
Today (Wednesday) is “DeSales Rocks” Day. Students will participate in a talent show, as well as dress up in grade-specific colors.
Thursday will be “Celebrating Our Faith and Our Faith Community” Day at DeSales. Students will travel to Luther College for the All-Schools Mass. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the school will host its annual soup supper, including games, a cake walk, and more. Students are also encouraged to wear their DeSales clothing.
Friday will be “Kick-Back Day.” students will be able to enjoy hot chocolate and treats while watching a movie and wearing comfy clothes.