Faith Principles Inherent in the Mission of
Catholic Education
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Catholic Education is rooted in the person of
Jesus.
Religious Education and faith formation are
rooted in a biblical spirituality and Catholic
tradition.
The spiritual dimension of the person is an
essential factor in every person’s education.
The partnership of family, church and school is
essential to Catholic education.
The faith journey is formative in developing a deeper
relationship with Jesus.
Liturgical Celebrations
Liturgical Celebration is a way of responding to life,
and when life is recognized as a gift from God, it is a
way of responding to Him.
There are five liturgical seasons throughout the year.
These seasons celebrate Jesus’ life, death and
resurrection.
The
liturgical
seasons
and
corresponding colours for linens are: Advent (purple),
Christmas and Epiphany (white), Lent (purple), Easter
(white) and Ordinary Time (green). School liturgies
are planned in a collaborative spirit of community to
follow the Liturgical calendar.
Confirmation
Oct. 15th, 2009 First letter to parents
Oct. 21st, 2009 Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
at the Church
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Dec. 5 , 2009
at the Church
Feb. 21st, 2010 Presentation of Crosses at 5:00 p.m. at
the Church
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May 18 , 2010
May 18 , 2010
School, Church and Home work together preparing
students to receive the sacraments. Reconciliation for
grades three to eight are arranged by the parish.
Liturgical Events/Sacraments
Oct. 6th, 2009
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Virtues Program
Religion Program: Canadian Catechism
Family Life Program: Fully Alive
Grade Four Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Grade Six Religion Program and Aids
Program for grades, One to Eight
Oct. 14 , 2009
Sept. 25 - 10:00 a.m.
Opening School Mass
at the church
Oct. 8 - 2:45 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day Liturgy
Confirmation at 7:00 p.m. at Church
Reconciliation
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Catechesis
Confirmation Practice at 10:00 a.m.
at the Church
Sacramental Preparation
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Our relationship with God deepens as we come to
know Jesus, His Son, in our lives – by the Word of
the Lord and by our tradition, thus being transformed
as God’s children.
Enrolment Mass at 11:00 a.m.
First letter to parents
Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
at the Church
Dec. 11th, 2009 First Reconciliation at 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 11 -10:45 a.m.
Remembrance Day Liturgy
Dec. 16 – 1:15 p.m.
Advent Mass
at the Church
First Communion
Sun., Nov. 15th, 2009 Enrolment Mass 12:30 p.m.
Feb. 17 – 10:00 a.m.
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Sun., Feb. 14th, 2010 Service of Light 12:30 p.m.
March 12 – 9:45 a.m.
Lenten Mass
April 1 – 2:45 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
May 4 – 1:15 p.m.
Crowning of Mary Mass
First Holy Communion for all the students will be
celebrated On Sunday May 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Families are to register their child at St. Anthony’s
Church so their child will be able to receive their First
Holy Communion.
June 28 - 10:15 a.m.
Year End Mass at the
Church
School and Parish Partnership
Parish:
St. Anthony of Padua Parish
940 North Park Drive, Bramalea
Phone:
(905) 793-8030
Fax:
(905) 793-8478
Pastor:
Rev. John Mullins
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Joseph Rodrigues
Deacons:
Joe Murphy
Secretaries:
Angie Kelly, Judy Lesica
Barbara Low
Priests’ Visits
Our priests will continue to make classroom visits at
May 2 - May 8
Catholic Education Week
our school on Thursdays, whenever possible.
Prayer
Prayer is an essential component in experiencing
God’s presence and in developing a relationship with
God and Mary. Various forms of prayer are used in
class, and during liturgies:
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Daily Virtue Prayers & Monthly Virtue Assemblies
Rosary Apostolate Monthly classroom visits
Scripture, song and meditation as prayer
Daily prayer in class and on Public Address
System in the morning (formal / informal /scripture
/ student generated)
 Special seasonal / theme prayers in class and on
P.A. System, before meetings
 Gestures as prayer (use of Holy Water, Sign of
the Cross, receiving the Host, Genuflection, and
appropriate postures during Mass)
 Formal prayers include: Rosary, Apostle’s Creed,
Act of Contrition, Responses to Mass, Glory Be,
Grace Before Meals, Hail Mary, Our Father, Sign
of the Cross
Adult Faith Formation
Opportunities for Adult faith development
supported and facilitated throughout the year.
are
Throughout the School
School entrance Altar and classroom Prayer Tables
with Bible, Candle, and Crucifix. Hallway displays
Jubilee Prints, St. Jean Brebeuf Mural, Seasonal
Liturgical Symbols – Memorial Book, Jesse Tree,
Advent Wreath, Nativity Scene, and Virtues banners.
Monthly Rosary Apostolate, weekly prayer group and
seasonal
liturgical
celebrations
including
Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Ash
Wednesday and Stations of the Cross on Holy
Thursday.
Pastoral Plan – 2009/2010
Board and Family liturgical events include:
Ambassador Gatherings, Masses, Retreats and
Seder Meals.
School Liturgical Events include:
First Thursday of the month Liturgical celebrations,
offering special Intentions, Faith Day Liturgies and
Shrove Tuesday meal.
Student Faith Formation
Opportunities for student faith development are also
supported throughout the year with our school wide
monthly recital of the Rosary, weekly prayer group
meetings and student involvement in various
Outreach programs. As well as the grade 2 & 8
Sacramental Retreats and yearly grade 7 trip to visit
St. Marie Among the Hurons & Midland Shrine and
celebrate mass.
Signs/Symbols of our Faith
Visual signs and symbols are displayed throughout
the school as reminders of our Catholic beliefs and
traditions – in the office, front foyer, in the halls and
classrooms.
St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School
Alms Giving
Our school readily responds with humility, to the
needs of the larger community with sincere intentions
of pleasing God, by supporting various Outreach
programs:
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Food Drives for the Knight’s Table
Staff Family adoption through church
Canadian Cancer Society
Unicef
Share Life/United Way
Knightsbridge-Winter Coats for Kids
Esk-Omi Missions Inc.
St. Vincent de Paul / Good Shepherd
Salvation Army
Covenant House
Mission Statement
St. Jean Brebeuf School
We the St. Jean Brebeuf School community bear
witness and commitment to Jesus’ message of faith,
hope and love.
Together with our community
and parish partners
we provide a welcoming and safe environment that
promotes co-operation, respect for self and others,
understanding and friendship as we strive for
academic excellence.
Together we strive to prepare our students for the
future with a Christian education in the Catholic
tradition.
Inherent in School Mission Statement
• Compassion • Faith • Love • Hope • Justice
• Equity
• Respect and Dignity • Peace