Hawks Weekly News
St. Theresa - December 19, 2021
From all of us at St. Theresa Catholic School, Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2022!
The fourth and final candle of the Advent wreath
Mark Your Calendars:
- Tuesday, Dec. 21 - Virtual Advent Mass 9:40-10:15am - Grade 6 students
- will be attending at OLPH Parish
- Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 - Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - Christmas Break (No School)
- Wednesday, January 5, 2022- First Day back to School - EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2:13pm
Are you travelling Internationally over the Holidays?
Handout for parents of kids under 12
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/awareness-resources/unvaccinated-children-under-12-without-symptoms-travelling-fully-vaccinated-parents-guardians.htmlUnvaccinated and partially vaccinated youth 12 to 17 years of age are subject to the 14-day quarantine, and all testing requirements for pre-entry, arrival and Day-8 tests, whether or not they are accompanied by travelers who qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler.
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/exemptions#unvaccinated
If your child is experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, please ensure you are reviewing this AHS Daily Screening Checklist before sending your child to school. Thank You for helping to keep our school community safe & healthy.
Faith corner:
wellness corner:
What is mental health?
This term gets tossed around a lot. And the words mental health bring up different ideas and feelings for all of us. That’s why it's important to understand what it means. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, mental health is:
- Enjoying life
- Having a sense of purpose
- Being able to manage life’s highs and lows
Mental health includes how we feel, think and act, our social connections, ability to solve problems and overcome challenges.
Learn more about mental health and how to take care of it at www.strathcona.ca/wellbeing
Connecting with Teens during the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family after busy days of school, work and extracurricular activities. Take some time this holiday season to intentionally connect with your teen.
● Family traditions are important to most teens. These events offer consistency and predictability. Even if your teen says they are bored or is acting distant, they may actually really appreciate the chance to experience these traditions. Encourage your teen to add their own flair to your holiday tradition
● Involve your teen in the planning process. Ask them how they would like to contribute with or plan. Maybe they would like to decorate or make a dish for a meal.
● Help your teen balance time with family and time with friends. Stating clear expectations for how much time your teen is expected to spend with family can fend off any holiday explosions. Encourage your teen to create new holidays traditions with their friends, or invite their friends to be a part of yours.
Holidays and celebrations can be joyful occasions, but for many people they come with much added stress. Stress from events; grief and loss, feeling overwhelmed and spending too much money. If you feel things are too complicated or you are overcome with emotion, talk with someone you can trust. Strathcona County Family and Community Services offers professional counselling and solutions navigation to help with life complications. Counsellors and Navigators use a strength-based approach and will help you to achieve your goals.
For more information visit www.strathcona.ca/wellbeing or call 780-464-4044.
Learn some quick tips for reducing stress during the holidays
Faith Infusion
Our Music Team
Answering the "Call To More"
Engaging Sports Experiences
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
The St. Theresa Parent Advisory Council performs many vital functions for our school community, by helping to facilitate school wide student functions and providing valuable funding to our school via fundraising. Parents involved in the PAC learn about planning and development within the school and are part of the planning process. These roles make their involvement very important to the families, administration and teachers.
2021-2022 PAC Executive
Chair: Melissa Goulet
Vice Chair:
Treasurer: Kim Pennock
Secretary: Rosie Conrad
Fundraising Volunteers: Lindsay Tomalik & Leanne Doetzel
Meeting Dates for 2021-2022: All meetings will be held virtually at 6:30pm. A google meet link will be emailed the day of the meetings.
- November 2, 2021
- December 14, 2021
- January 25, 2022
- March 8, 2022
- April 19, 2022
- May 31, 2022
OLPH Parish - Sacraments
We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH
13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park AB. T8H 1Y7
Phone : 780 467 5470 Fax : 780 467 0530
E-mail: info@olph.ca Website: www.olph.ca
September 1, 2021
Dear Parents:
Welcome to a new year of Catholic education and faith formation for your child!
Each year, in a Catholic school, your child will learn about many aspects of their Catholic faith— including learning about the seven sacraments. In our Archdiocese, preparing children for the celebration of their own sacraments always occurs in the parish, with the support of the school: • preparing for First Reconciliation, and then First Eucharist, can begin when a child is 7 years of age and in Grade 2 or older
• preparing for Confirmation can begin when a child is about 12 years of age and in Grade 6 or older • special preparation is also available for children of any age who are not yet baptized
Most children attending Catholic schools are ready to receive at the ages shown above, but there is no such thing as too late. Are you seeking for your child to celebrate a sacrament, such as Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation? Are you ready to help them live out their Baptismal promises? Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and Elk Island Catholic Schools are each involved in preparing your child for a Catholic sacrament along with you. It is a group effort, and everyone has a role:
• As a parent, the Church has always held that you are the primary teacher of the faith for your child. You teach them about God; set the example; talk about your own faith; and you bring them to Mass. • The place where the sacraments are celebrated and lived is the Catholic parish. We the people of God in the Church are each part of the Body of Christ. Being in relationship with the parish community (with all its challenges and blessings) is essential for your life of faith and that of your child. The preparation for, and celebration of, the sacraments happens in the parish church. • You must sign your child up for preparation at the parish. The school doesn’t do this part of the process for you. Catholic schools are a special place for children to learn more about Jesus Christ, to practice living in a community of faith, and to develop and deepen a relationship with Christ. We (Catholic parish and Catholic school) are eager to walk beside you and your children during this very special time. Please call OLPH parish office 780-467-5470, send an email to sacraments@olph.ca or visit www.olph.ca/sacraments to get started or learn more.
As you prepare your child for their sacraments may this also be a special time for you - of deepening your own understanding and of growing in faith for the whole family!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jim Corrigan, Pastor
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
A Roman Catholic Christian community.
We come together at our Lord’s invitation to worship God, celebrate the sacraments, and deepen our faith. We strive to be thankful, generous and welcoming, and are sent forth to help advance God’s Kingdom on earth by proclaiming the Gospel and serving others.
Parents, please contact the church to register your child for their sacraments.
- First Reconciliation & First Communion for children grade 2 and older
- Winter session register by January 7, 2022
- Spring Session register by March 31, 2022
- Registration Form lists dates and times, can be downloaded here OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/First-Rec.Comm_.-Registration-Form-Winter-2022-Update.pdf
- Confirmation for children grade 6 and older
- Monthly Classes January -May 2022
- Please register by January 7, 2022
- Registration Form with class dates and times can be printed off from the parish website OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/sacraments/confirmation-2/
- Baptism for children not baptized as infants
- Special preparation is available for families who did not baptize their children yet but wish to “catch up” and participate in sacraments with the peer group. Please contact the parish by email to learn more at sacraments@olph.ca
Any questions parents can also contact me here at the church by phone 780-467-5470 ext: 225 OR email sacraments@olph.ca.
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St. Theresa Catholic School
Email: stt@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stt.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 2021 Brentwood Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-464-4001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.TheresaCatholicMiddleSchool/