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CV NEWS FEED // The last week of January marks National Catholic Schools Week, and schools across the country are celebrating with this year’s theme, “Schools: United in Faith and Community.”
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic schools are celebrating by giving back to the community, including those affected by the Los Angeles fires, according to a press release.
St. Thomas the Apostle School is kicking off the week with a Jan. 27 blanket drive. The students are also making thank-you notes for community partners, including the Los Angeles police and fire departments.
On Jan. 28, Incarnation Parish School will hold “Celebrating Community Workers Day,” an assembly where students can learn about local careers.
St. Andrew Catholic School will hold a “Dress Down Day” Jan. 29, where students can donate $5 to dress out of uniform. Proceeds will go to the school’s fire relief fund. Students and families will also make thank-you notes for the local first responders.
On Jan. 30, St. Pius X – St. Matthias Academy will deliver donuts to local organizations that support the school and create care kits for local shelters.
Holy Angels Elementary School will hold a Jog-a-thon Jan. 31, donating a portion of the proceeds to Altadena’s St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, which was damaged in the Eaton Fire.
Regional auxiliary bishops will celebrate Mass at three area schools this week, including St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente, and St. Anthony’s School in Oxnard.
