Lakeland Catholic Schools celebrates the announcement of Pope Leo XIV.
With hope, let us pray!!
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⚠️ Wildfire Update – Holy Family Catholic School
This evening, a letter was sent to families of Holy Family Catholic School regarding wildfire activity in the surrounding areas.
Please click the link below to view the full letter: https://5il.co/3fgo1
This past weekend, Siobhan Squires from AJSH attended the annual Catholic Educators' SPICE retreat, with others from our division, to receive her Excellence in Catholic Education Award from the Conference of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta among her peers from throughout the province.
As we prepare for Conclave to open on May 7, please join us in praying for the cardinals of the church.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! We’re here to celebrate the superheroes of education! Your boundless enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication light up the classroom and shape the future.🍎
📢 Enrollment Confirmation is NOW OPEN for 2025–2026!
Parents and guardians, check your inbox! An Enrollment Confirmation Form has been sent by email and are completed through SchoolEngage.
✅ Confirm your child’s enrollment
✅ Optionally update student information
Let’s get ready for another great year at Lakeland Catholic!
Today we give a special shout-out to our incredible principals and vice-principals! Your leadership, vision, and dedication to our schools make a profound impact. Thank you for guiding us toward success and creating a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. We appreciate you!
Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourns Pope Francis
Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 9)
Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for the Church: As we commend Pope Francis to Your mercy, we pray for the Church he loved and served. May the Holy Spirit guide those who will choose the next pope. May the Church continue to shine with the light of Christ, inspired by Pope Francis’s life of service, humility, and love.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Today, all Lakeland Catholic Schools participated in a Memorial Liturgy for Pope Francis with reflections of the Funeral Mass for His Holiness.
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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourns Pope Francis
Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 8)
Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Legacy of Hope: Pope Francis encouraged us to be messengers of hope in a broken world. Through his words and actions, he reminded us that the Church is a place of welcome, joy, and new life. May his legacy live on in our hearts and guide future generations toward Christ.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis
Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 7)
Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Strength in Suffering: We reflect on the physical, emotional, and spiritual burdens Pope Francis carried with patience and trust in You. In times of illness, misunderstanding, and the weight of leadership, he remained faithful. May he now be free from all suffering and rest in the embrace of Your peace.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis
Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 6)
Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Apostle of Mercy: We remember his invitation to offer forgiveness and seek healing. May we strive to live as instruments of reconciliation and grace.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis
Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 5)
Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Defender of Creation: We remember his call to care for creation. May we take up the challenge of Laudato Si’ i (Pope Francis’ call to care for the environment in our daily lives).
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis
Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 4)
Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Voice of the Poor: We honor his deep concern for the marginalized. May we continue to see the face in Christ in all those we encounter in our lives.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Take a look back at an incredible month of March with our Hawks! Read the latest highlights: www.lrcssd.ca/news
Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourns Pope Francis
Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 3)
Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gratitude for His Life: We give thanks, O Lord, for the life of Pope Francis, for his witness to humility and mercy, and for his care for the poor and creation.
Faithful Shepherd: We pray in thanksgiving for his years of ministry, that he may now receive the reward of his faithful service.
Servant of Peace: We reflect on his message of peace, dialogue, and fraternity among peoples. May we carry this legacy forward.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Happy National French Immersion Day!
Since 1972, French Immersion has empowered students across Canada to grow as curious, confident, and bilingual learners.
At Lakeland Catholic, we are proud to be part of this national journey - celebrating the many benefits of learning in both of Canada’s official languages.
Check out this video featuring students sharing what French Immersion means to them!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ETk7Lx1AQeo
#jnif2025 #FrenchImmersion #ACPI #LakelandCatholic #BilingualLearning #CatholicEducation #LanguageMatters
Happy National French Immersion Day!
Since 1972, French Immersion has empowered students across Canada to grow as curious, confident, and bilingual learners.
At Lakeland Catholic, we are proud to be part of this national journey - celebrating the many benefits of learning in both of Canada’s official languages.
Check out this video featuring students sharing what French Immersion means to them!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ETk7Lx1AQeo
#jnif2025 #FrenchImmersion #ACPI #LakelandCatholic #BilingualLearning #CatholicEducation #LanguageMatters
Hey Hawks! We’re featured in this month’s success stories. Check out how our school is making an impact.
Read the full article here: https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
2025-2026 School Calendar Approved! ✅ The Lakeland Catholic Board of Trustees has approved the 2025-2026 Division Calendar, ensuring 180 instructional days for student learning and 196 operational days that include dedicated professional development for staff. 📅 Key Dates: ✔ First Day of School: August 28, 2025 ✔ Kindergarten staggered Start: August 28, 29 & September 2, 2025 ✔ Fall Break for Students: November 7-11, 2025 ✔ Christmas Break: December 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026 ✔ Easter Break: March 30 – April 6, 2026 ✔ Last Day of Instruction: June 25, 2026 This calendar reflects stakeholder feedback and our commitment to supporting student success while providing essential professional learning opportunities for our staff. 📖 View and download the full calendar here: https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/2025-26-lcsd-division-calendar
