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Sunday, January 26: Celebrating Your Parish

Students are encouraged to attend Mass at their local parish and post a photo from before or after Mass or another parish event. Please respect the reverence of the church and the celebration of Mass, and do not take photos during Mass or distract people who gathered to pray. Then, share them on social media using #CSW2025 and tag us on Instagram (@johncarrollschool), Twitter (@jcschool) or Facebook (@johncarrollschool) so we can share with our community.

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Monday, January 27: Celebrating Our Community

A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities — both local and beyond — they demonstrate the values and faith they gain through their Catholic education. When they observe how others serve the community, they gain an appreciation for how they can continue to serve others their entire lives.  

Additional Happenings

• John Carroll will welcome area Youth Ministers and Directors of Religious Education for a tour of the School and prayer service with a welcome reception to follow.

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Tuesday, January 28: Celebrating Our Students

Schools celebrate students during Catholic Schools Week by recognizing students' accomplishments. We encourage students to reflect on the benefits of Catholic education and how the grounding in faith, knowledge and service it provides will help them throughout their lives.

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Wednesday, January 29: Celebrating the Nation

On National Appreciation Day for Catholic schools, students, families, educators and other Catholic school supporters communicate the value of Catholic education to government leaders. They share information with leaders on the significant contributions Catholic schools make to the Nation and their role in preparing students to be good citizens. They pray for the Nation and recognize all those who serve.  

National Day of Giving

• Wednesday is also CSW's National Day of Giving. Join us by making a gift in honor of a current or former faculty or staff member to celebrate the heart of Catholic education. Your support helps us continue to provide resources, professional development and recognition for the educators who give so much to our students and school community.

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Thursday, January 30: Celebrating Vocations

By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. National Catholic Schools Week offers an opportunity for students to explore the many life paths that enable them to use their talents well in the service of God and others. Students will write letters of thanks to priests, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers involved in local parishes.

Sophomore Pinning

• In the evening, the Class of 2027 and their families will come together for their Sophomore Pinning milestone. Sophomores can also wear their class shirts with their uniform bottoms in school that day.

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Friday, January 31: Celebrating Faculty, Staff and Volunteers

Teachers are the backbone of Catholic schools. On this day, schools honor teachers, as well as counselors, administrators and staff, in their important work. We also want to thank parents, grandparents, alumni and board members who provide volunteer service.  

Additional Happenings

• All are invited to tune in to a live-streamed Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:30 a.m.
• Faculty and staff will enjoy a special treat, courtesy of the JCPA!

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Service & Outreach Initiatives

This year, as part of our CSW service efforts, we will support the HOPE Center of Maryland and MedStar Bel Air/Franklin Square Cancer Center. Students are asked to bring in the below items and drop them in the donation baskets by the main entrance. Learn more here.

Classes of 2025 and 2027: HOPE Center of Maryland‍

• Fruit and pudding cups
• Granola bars
• Microwaveable mac and cheese cups
• Juice pouches
• Fruit gummy snacks
• Microwaveable Chef Boyardee pasta

Classes of 2026 and 2028: MedStar Bel Air/Franklin Square Cancer Care Baskets‍

• Small baskets
• Chapstick
• Hand lotion
• Fuzzy socks
• Book games
• Adult coloring books and colored pencils

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