The 2025 Catholic Schools Week Kicks off on Sunday, January 26th!
What is National Catholic Schools Week?
“National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. CSW runs from the last Sunday in January through the following Saturday. From January 26 to February 1, 2025, we continue to host the traditional Celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Schools typically observe the week with Masses, assemblies, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members to celebrate what makes Catholic schools steller. ” - NCEA.org
Saint Mary Interparochial School CSW 2025
United in Faith and Community
Catholic schools have an irreplaceable role in the Church’s evangelizing mission. Building on the central goal of Catholic schools to form saints, Catholic schools teach and embrace the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. All members of a Catholic school community share the Christian vision. - ncea.org
CSW 2025 Schedule of Events
January 13 - February 7
"Soup-er" Bowl Continues
We invite all students, staff, and community members to donate to our canned goods and non-perishable food drive!
We would like to prioritize one-can meals like soups. Due to storage constraints, please do not send in donations packaged in cardboard (mac and cheese) or plastic (ramen) until the last week of collection.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Catholic School Week Saint Mary Kick-Off Mass and “Celebrating Your Parish”
923 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
12:00 PM Mass
All are welcome!
If you are unable to join us, we ask that you attend mass with your family this weekend to kick off Catholic Schools Week! If you attend mass, we kindly ask that you take a photo of your student(s) or family at church holding the following sign (click here). We encourage your student(s) to color this sign for the photo. Please send the photo to Jess Abbott at jabbott@saintmarys.us. Your family may be highlighted on social media during Catholic Schools Week!
Monday, January 27, 2025
Religious Leaders and Catholic Appreciation Day
Thank you to our faith leaders for all that they do in our community! Your guidance, compassion, and unwavering dedication inspire us all and make a lasting impact on the lives of so many.
CSW and Sixth Grade NJHS Installation Mass
at Old Saint Joseph’s Church at 9:30 AM
Religion Bee for Grades 5-8, 1:30 PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Staff Appreciation Day
Thank you for all you do to enhance the lives of Saint Mary students daily. You are vital to our school’s success; we appreciate all you do!
Open House & Academic Showcase
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - All current and prospective alumni, benefactors, and friends are invited to attend. Click here to RSVP. Parking will be permitted on both sides of Locust Street. Please enter through the Locust Street entrance.
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Generously provided by the Saint Mary Home and School Association
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Family Appreciation Day/Shine Your Light Day
Thank you for your commitment to the sustainability of Saint Mary Interparochial School.
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you as we educate and prepare your child.
Shine Your Light Day
Parents and guardians are invited into their child’s classroom to share a special skill
or talk about their profession.
Sign up forms will be available soon!
Saint Mary Day of Giving
By making a gift to our school during Saint Mary Day of Giving, you are helping to ensure that all families who choose a Catholic school education can continue to receive value, faith-filled, and quality academic formation for their children.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Community Members Appreciation Day
Thank you to all our incredible community members, including our brave first responders, for your unwavering commitment and selflessness. Your hard work, kindness, and dedication create a stronger, safer, and more united community for everyone.
First Responders Breakfast, Blessing and Classroom Q&A
8:30 AM to 10 AM
All Saint Mary Family and Friends First Responders are welcome! - Click here to RSVP by Monday, January 27.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Student Appreciation Day
Thank you to our entire diverse student body who work hard to grow morally, academically, and socially into passionate, confident, and Christ-centered leaders.
Maroon and White Day Games and Wellness Day
The Maroon and White Day Games have our students participate in various physical and wellness activities as a team. This annual spirited competition allows students to wear their team’s color, which can be found below:
Team Maroon
Grade 1
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 8
Team White
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 6
Grade 7
Kindergarten students have been assigned to either the Maroon or White team. Please ask your student(s) or Ms. Lord (slord@saintmarys.us) if you have any questions.
Students will also enjoy spiritual wellness activities in between Maroon and White Day.
Student Appreciation Treat
Generously provided by the Saint Mary Home and School Association
12:00 PM Dismissal
No afterschool programs.
We are looking forward to a wonderful Catholic Schools Week and hope to see you then!