Each of the Catholic schools in our diocese offer something unique and interesting to their communities. Today we catch up with Sister Kathryn Schlueter to learn about how Our Lady of the Hamptons School integrates fine arts into Catholic education for elementary students. Emily Guarnieri – Our Lady of the Hamptons School has a lot […]
Robustly Catholic Culture
From India to America: Many Cultures, One Church. Lively Discussions for Fourth Graders of Sts. Philip and James School
How do you teach compassion to students? How do you model empathy and understanding? At Sts. Philip and James School, Mrs. Jennifer Brown opted to do so by way of a fun and exciting book titled “Save Me a Seat” which tells the story of a young boy named Ravi who moved from India to […]
A Glimpse at Holy Week at a Catholic Elementary School
Today we have a quick chat with Vincent Albrecht, principal at St. Edward the Confessor School in Syosset, NY. Principal Albrecht shares the story of how Catholic schools bring richness to the Lenten Season and Holy Week to students and their families. Emily Guarnieri: Principal Albrecht, good to see you today. I know we are in […]
Prayers for Ukraine
This morning Catholics around the world united to pray for peace, to pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia. Throughout March, our schools have led age-appropriate activities and prayers for the Ukrainian people. Our Lady of Peace School, Lynbrook, NY Our Lady of Peace School sponsored an “out of uniform” day to raise money for […]
CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ARE ON THE RISE: THE MORNING STAR INITIATIVE
Catholic education on Long Island is here to stay because its mission in forming disciples for future generations is simply too critical. Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre have seen a spike in enrollment and a commitment from our communities to keep Christ at the center of children’s lives while receiving an […]
TOMORROW’S HOPE DAY OF CELEBRATION
Please join the Tomorrow’s Hope Day of Celebration livestream event, Wednesday, June 16, at 7 pm.