A Brief History of Catholic Schools Week
By Ben Jungels Running from January 31st to February 6th, Catholic Schools week is a time for Catholic educators from across the nation to come together in celebration of their faith. Across 8,000 schools more than 2 million students attend catholic school in the us. During this week, schools celebrate the benefits that come with a Catholic education through mass and student events. But where did this tradition stem from and why? This tradition began in 1974 and is sponsored by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). It is performed as a means of encouraging engagement in students and their … Continue reading A Brief History of Catholic Schools Week