May 14, 2026
Sharing the Faith: Growing Together in Catholic Education 💙✝️
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Last evening, Lakeland Catholic staff gathered for Sharing the Faith — an opportunity for Year 1 and Year 2 teachers to deepen their understanding of Catholic education, faith formation, and how faith is lived out within LCSD classrooms.
The evening began with Mass and included reflection and shared experiences focused on strengthening Catholic understanding and supporting Christ-centered learning environments.
We are grateful to members of our Board of Trustees for attending and supporting the evening, and extend a special thank you to Board Chair Anna Brockhoff and Superintendent Sheldon Germain for presenting and sharing their perspectives on Catholic education.
Reflections and testimonials shared throughout the evening highlighted the meaningful ways faith continues to shape learning, relationships, and daily life within our schools.
“I like the prayers at the end of the day because it reminds me to be kind.” – Holy Cross student
“Writing in my Prayer Book helps me to look at the idea we are focused on that day. How to help others, or to look at how people react to others. This helps me see that everyone being at a different place in life, is ok!” – AJSH student
“I found that as I guided students in recognizing God in others and in everyday moments, I became more aware of His presence in my own life. This initiative strengthened my confidence in integrating faith into all aspects of teaching and deepened my understanding of what it means to be a Catholic educator who not only teaches faith but truly lives it.” – Marissa Willemsen
On this Ascension Thursday and during Catholic Education Week, these reflections highlight the meaningful impact Catholic education continues to have on students, staff, and school communities each day.
Today, students and staff across LCSD proudly wear blue in celebration of World Catholic Education Day and the gift of Catholic education within our schools and communities. 💙
#IBelieveInCatholicEd #CatholicEducation #WorldCatholicEducationDay #AscensionThursday #SharingTheFaith #FaithInEducation #GreatLoveLCSD #CatholicSchools #StudentVoice #ChristOurModel #ChildrenOurFocus #CatholicEducationWeek
View the full gallery: lrcssd.ca/page/photo-galleries
Last evening, Lakeland Catholic staff gathered for Sharing the Faith — an opportunity for Year 1 and Year 2 teachers to deepen their understanding of Catholic education, faith formation, and how faith is lived out within LCSD classrooms.
The evening began with Mass and included reflection and shared experiences focused on strengthening Catholic understanding and supporting Christ-centered learning environments.
We are grateful to members of our Board of Trustees for attending and supporting the evening, and extend a special thank you to Board Chair Anna Brockhoff and Superintendent Sheldon Germain for presenting and sharing their perspectives on Catholic education.
Reflections and testimonials shared throughout the evening highlighted the meaningful ways faith continues to shape learning, relationships, and daily life within our schools.
“I like the prayers at the end of the day because it reminds me to be kind.” – Holy Cross student
“Writing in my Prayer Book helps me to look at the idea we are focused on that day. How to help others, or to look at how people react to others. This helps me see that everyone being at a different place in life, is ok!” – AJSH student
“I found that as I guided students in recognizing God in others and in everyday moments, I became more aware of His presence in my own life. This initiative strengthened my confidence in integrating faith into all aspects of teaching and deepened my understanding of what it means to be a Catholic educator who not only teaches faith but truly lives it.” – Marissa Willemsen
On this Ascension Thursday and during Catholic Education Week, these reflections highlight the meaningful impact Catholic education continues to have on students, staff, and school communities each day.
Today, students and staff across LCSD proudly wear blue in celebration of World Catholic Education Day and the gift of Catholic education within our schools and communities. 💙
#IBelieveInCatholicEd #CatholicEducation #WorldCatholicEducationDay #AscensionThursday #SharingTheFaith #FaithInEducation #GreatLoveLCSD #CatholicSchools #StudentVoice #ChristOurModel #ChildrenOurFocus #CatholicEducationWeek