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2022 Craft Sale

Saturday, November 19, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us for our third annual craft sale! 2021 was a huge success and we hope you will join us this year! If you are interested in being a vendor, visit corpuschristischool.us/community/craftsale or email cccsdevelopment@gmail.com.

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Auction With A Twist

October 15 at Baker Lofts in Holland Auction With A Twist 2022 is a unique auction event which benefits Corpus Christi and the Holland-area parishes. Join us for a fun-filled nightof amazing food, music, a live auction, and fun surprises. You can find more information about Auction With A Twist…

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Advent by Candlelight

Affordability and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

Like many Catholic schools, Corpus Christi delivers an exceptional education at a remarkably low and affordable rate. In addition, a variety of scholarship opportunities and the Discover the Difference Program help remove financial barriers and allow families to find out for themselves what makes Catholic education so wonderful. Discover the…

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All Saints’ Day and Día de los Muertos at Our School

At Corpus Christi, we celebrate All Saints’ Day with Mass and classroom parties. Students are encouraged to dress up as a saint as we honor those who have gone before us into heaven. All you holy men and women, pray for us! Corpus Christi also celebrates All Souls’ Day by…

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Angel Tuition Drive

“Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.” On January 28, Corpus Christi Catholic School kicked off our annual Angel Tuition Drive that will run through the month of February. This year, we ask friends of Corpus Christi School to consider the prayer above. We ask that you prayerfully consider…

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15, 2021

Diversity and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

Corpus Christi welcomes all children, recognizing that each one is made in God’s image and helping them to reach their potential. Many nationalities and cultures are represented in our diverse student body. We embrace this diversity as an expression of the universality of the Catholic faith, which unites us all…

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Athletics and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

We promote both spiritual and physical health at Corpus Christi. Our sports programs encourage self-discipline, strategic thinking, team spirit, and fair play. Corpus Christi’s no-cut, no-pay-to-play policy gives all students an opportunity to improve their skills and contribute to their team. Discover the difference that Catholic school makes! Corpus Christi is…

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Back-to-School Blessing

All Masses on August 13–14 Whether you’re returning to Corpus Christi, another elementary school, middle school, high school, college, trade school, or somewhere else, you’re invited to receive a blessing before the new school year begins.

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Bishop’s Scholarships

Making Catholic Education Affordable for All Curious about Catholic schools, particularly our local school? Considering sending your kids, but wondering about the affordability? The application for tuition assistance is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! Corpus Christi has a discreet and personalized process for providing support to families to…

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Candle Pouring Fundraiser Event

Catholic Schools Week: You Belong Here!

Catholic Schools Week January 28 – February 5, 2023 This Catholic Schools Week, we want to remind everyone in our local Catholic community that there is a place for you and your family at Corpus Christi, where children thrive and families grow in a welcoming environment dedicated to faith and…

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Catholic Social Teaching and Our Local Community

CCCS Easter Service Retreat for Dads and Their Kids

Character and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

Catholic schools provide unique training in the virtues alongside academics and faith. In the process, we prepare students to be better professionals, better people, and better Christians. The character-building experiences in our curriculum develop a firm belief in human dignity and social responsibility in accord with Catholic teaching. Discover the…

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Christ the King: Sunday, November 20, 2022

Come Grow With Us!

Corpus Christi welcomes all children, enriching their knowledge, nurturing their faith, and building their character in a Catholic Christian environment. Our well-rounded, Christ-centered approach to learning includes sacramental preparation, daily prayer, weekly Mass, service projects, retreats, athletics, the arts, virtue-based social-emotional learning, and extracurricular programs. Small class sizes and dedicated…

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Community and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

A well-rounded Catholic education extends beyond the school building. We encourage our students to be fully engaged with their parishes. In addition, Corpus Christi reaches out to our lakeshore community through service projects with Holland-area ministries and involvement with local events. Discover the difference that Catholic school makes! Corpus Christi…

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Congratulations, 2022 Graduates!

Our parish school recently celebrated the graduation of these wonderful young men and women! This 8th grade class was full of spirit, flair, and a heart for service. We are so proud of all they have accomplished. Go do great things in Christ!

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Corpus Christi 2022 Christmas Concert

Corpus Christi Christmas Concert 2022

The students of Corpus Christi Catholic School, from preschool through eighth grade, assembled at Our Lady of the Lake on December 15 for their annual Christmas Concert. Family and friends enjoyed the singing and stayed afterward for cookies and fellowship in the hall. Thank you to everyone involved, especially the…

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Corpus Christi Drama Club

The CCCS Drama Club, led by Mrs. Koster, presented “What Happened After Once Upon a Time” on June 3. Congratulations on a great performance!

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Corpus Christi Goes to Lansing

Our third and eighth grade students recently took a field trip to our state’s capitol to learn more about our civic responsibilities. The third graders visited the capitol building and the eighth graders visited the Hall of Justice and learned more about our Supreme Court. They learned a lot and…

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Corpus Christi Now Enrolling for 2023-2024!

Fr. Michael is encouraging all OLL parishioners with school-age children to prayerfully consider whether Catholic education is right for your family. Our parish school, Corpus Christi, welcomes all children, enriching their knowledge, nurturing their faith, and building their character in a Catholic Christian environment. Our parishes invest in Catholic education…

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Thanks for a Wonderful Feast Day!

The members of the Corpus Christi community are grateful to everyone who prayed for our parish school on our feast day, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, on June 19. We are especially thankful for the crowd that turned out for the Eucharistic procession and ice cream social after the 11…

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Corpus Christi Sunday – June 6, 2021

Open House: Curious About Catholic Schools?

Daddy Daughter Dance

Daddy Daughter Dance 2023 Photos

On February 11, fathers and daughters from Corpus Christi Catholic School, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, and St. Francis de Sales Parish gathered at our parish school for the annual Daddy Daughter Dance. Participants enjoyed dancing, games, snacks, a photo booth, and more, all with a tropical island theme!…

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Diocese-Mandated Training for All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Visitation Ministers

As part of the Eucharistic Revival, all extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and visitation ministers to home and facility-based parishioners are expected to be trained in updated diocesan norms for ministry. The nearest training session will be offered at St. Mary’s in Spring Lake on Saturday, April 29, at 10-11:30…

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Discover Catholic Schools Week

Discover Catholic Schools Week Is November 13-19, 2022 Discover the difference! Studies show that Catholic schools like Corpus Christi equip students with the knowledge, faith, and character they need to flourish in life, college, and careers. Catholic school students outperform their peers in math, science, reading, and technology and engineering…

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Divine Mercy

Novena, Chaplet, and Indulgence The Divine Mercy novena begins on Good Friday, and you can gain a plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday. Pick up a Divine Mercy kit in the narthex to learn more about this powerful devotion. At OLL, we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet 30 minutes…

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Divine Mercy Sunday: April 24, 2022

Drama Club Is in Full Swing

Drama Club gives students an opportunity to participate in a creative extracurricular activity. The club works on creative thinking skills, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and concentration. It encourages teamwork and helps develop confidence and creativity. Drama Club provides students with enriching learning experiences in the area of performing arts. In…

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Easter Service Retreat for Men

Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dads and friends of CCCS: let’s take a Saturday together to help improve and beautify our school grounds while building community. This will be a tangible way for students to see how invested we all are in our school. We will begin…

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Easter Sunday: April 17, 2022

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 1, 2021

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 31, 2022

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 27, 2022

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 13, 2021

Family Dinners

On Friday, September 23, we celebrated the return of our Corpus Christi Family Dinners! Families gathered for food and fellowship, as well as a preview of our Auction With A Twist, which is coming up on October 15. A great time was had by all, and a few prizes were…

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Feast of the Holy Family: Sunday, December 26, 2021

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 10, 2022

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 11, 2021

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 5, 2023

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 6, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Easter: May 15, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Lent: April 3, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Lent: March 26, 2023

First Sunday of Advent: November 27, 2022

First Sunday of Advent: November 28, 2021

First Sunday of Lent: February 26, 2023

First Sunday of Lent: March 6, 2022

Flowers and a Fiesta for Our School

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 3, 2022

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 4, 2021

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 29, 2023 (Catholic Schools Week)

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 31, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 19, 2021

Fourth Sunday of Easter: May 8, 2022

Fr. Mike’s Farewell – June 20, 2021

Gaudete Sunday: December 11, 2022

Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent): December 12, 2021

Greek Mythology Living Museum

Back by popular demand, the Greek gods and goddesses returned to the halls of Corpus Christi on Friday, December 9. Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades invited their friends to experience their Greek Mythology Living Museum. The middle school students dressed up as gods, goddesses, and other mythological figures…

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Holy Week and Easter Time at OLL

I Am With You Always “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end…

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Join Us for Mass at School!

Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. We welcome the public to Mass in the Corpus Christi chapel every Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. Check the school calendar for any exceptions. The first Mass is August 24. Visitors are asked to sign in at the office.

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Knowledge and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

Corpus Christi is continuing Catholic education’s tradition of academic excellence, integrating the faith will all fields of study. Our low student to teacher ratio allows our dedicated teachers to challenge students in every possible way. As a result, our students’ test scores exceed most local, state, and national averages. Discover…

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Laetare Sunday: March 19, 2023

Laetare Sunday: March 27, 2022

Law Day 2022

Corpus Christi middle school students recently participated in mock trials as part of our school’s annual Law Day. After months of preparation, students assumed various roles in order to learn how our justice system works and gain experience with public speaking, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning. In the sixth grade…

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Lent: Return to the LORD

“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment.” — Joel 2:12-13…

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Liturgical Choir at CCCS

This year, we are excited that the Liturgical Choir for students in fourth through eighth grades has returned. Twenty-five students are using their gifts and talents to worship God. The choir practices on Wednesday mornings before Mass. They are amazing! Audrey Thomas, the OLL Director of Sacred Music, leads the…

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Living Stations of the Cross

During these last few weeks of Lent, our middle school students have led the Living Stations of the Cross in our chapel on Fridays. Thank you, students, for a thoughtful and prayerful approach to walking with Jesus through his final moments!

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March Is Reading Month

A number of special guests came to read to our students (in English and Spanish) during the month of March, including parents, Fr. Charlie Brown, and State Representative Bradley Slagh. Thank you to everyone for helping to teach our students a love of reading!

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Middle School Advent Retreat

The Corpus Christi middle school students participated in our annual Advent retreat at Our Lady of the Lake. We began preparing for the retreat on Wednesday, November 9, through reflection and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Michael, Fr. Noah, and Fr. Luis assisted us in this. Then on Wednesday, November…

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National Eucharistic Revival

The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist that is being called for by the bishops of the United States. The bishops believe that God wants to see a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed,…

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: August 7, 2022

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 8, 2021

Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena

In preparation for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Corpus Christi students helped celebrate the novena at Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Holland on Saturday, December 10. They did a great job leading the prayers and songs!

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Palm Sunday: April 10, 2022

Parent Prayer Warriors

We have introduced a new initiative this fall at Corpus Christi: Parent Prayer Warriors. Once a month, parents are invited to stay after drop-off for refreshments and fellowship. Once the students’ Morning Prayer is over, the parents move to the chapel to pray the Rosary bilingually (English and Spanish) for…

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Parish Library Grand Re-Opening

All parishioners are invited to use our new and improved parish library, which we are re-opening with the shelves full of plenty of new books. Browse the library or search for specific titles in the digital catalog on the computer. The parish library is located down the hall near the…

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Open House for Our Parish School

A Letter from Our Pastors Dear Catholic parents, First, as your pastors, we want to thank you for your faithfulness to Christ and for your involvement in our Catholic community. It is wonderful to see your families at Mass and at parish events. Your children are the future of the…

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Patriotic Contests at Corpus Christi

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the American Legion poster and essay contest! The essay contest asked students to answer the question, “What does patriotism mean to me?” The poster contest asked students to reflect on the American Legion Poppy Project.

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Patriotism and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

At Corpus Christi, we want our students to feel proud of their country and recognize the importance of being well-informed and service-oriented citizens. This takes the form of respect for national symbols, knowledge of our nation’s history and institutions, and gratitude toward our veterans and armed forces. Discover the difference that…

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Pentecost: Sunday, June 5, 2022

Photos: Parade of Lights & Advent by Candlelight

Thank you to everyone who was involved with these two wonderful annual events!

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Poppy Poster Contest

Corpus Christi students in grades 6, 7, and 8 again participated in the American Legion’s Poppy Poster Contest. We are pleased to announce that DeAnna Grech and Mareli Ponce-Navarrette took first place in their divisions. Their posters now are off to the national level. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

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Preschool Fun Run

On the last day of preschool, students participated in a Fun Run to benefit Gateway Mission. Fifth graders cheered them on, joined by members of their families. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Reading Buddies and Mass Buddies

Corpus Christi middle school students are partnered up with students in the younger grades as Reading Buddies. For example, the eighth graders had the kindergartners pick out a book to read and keep. Then they taught their Reading Buddies how to play tic-tactoe. The time was filled with sharing our…

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Respect Life Sunday: October 2, 2022

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 15, 2023

Second Sunday of Advent: December 4, 2022

Second Sunday of Advent: December 5, 2021

Second Sunday of Lent: March 13, 2022

Second Sunday of Lent: March 5, 2023

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 24, 2022

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 25, 2021

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 20, 2022

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 17, 2022

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 12, 2023

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 13, 2022

Sixth Sunday of Easter: May 22, 2022

Solemnity of Christ the King: Sunday, November 21, 2021

Solemnity of Corpus Christi: Sunday, June 19, 2022

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: Sunday, June 12, 2022

Special Persons Day and Day of Sharing

On November 16, our school celebrated our annual Special Persons Day and Day of Sharing. In the morning, students were joined by special people in their lives for Mass celebrated by Fr. Michael and Fr. Noah, a treat, and school-wide bingo. In the afternoon, students worked on a variety of…

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Spelling Bee Superstars

On February 28, the County Scripps Spelling Bee was held at Holland Middle School. Corpus Christi was represented by a brother and sister team of OLL parishioners, Sachiel and Sheona Fickel. It came down to the final two: Sachiel and Sheona. Sachiel prevailed and is now moving on to the…

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Spelling Bee Winners

On January 24 we held our Annual Corpus Christi Scripps Spelling Bee. Forty-six total spellers began what would be the longest battle (three hours) in the past 16 years. In the end, we had our three top spellers. The top two will go on to the county level. Sachiel Fickel,…

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Sunday of the Word of God: January 22, 2023

Sunday of the Word of God: January 23, 2022

Thank You for Supporting Auction With A Twist!

Thank you to everyone who attended Auction With A Twist this past Saturday or supported the event in other ways! We are grateful for your contributions to our Catholic school and Holland-area parishes. May God bless you and continue to bless Corpus Christi Catholic School through your generosity! We also…

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Thank You, Fr. Michael!

We recently had the privilege of having Fr. Michael spend the entire day with us on a Wednesday. He began his day by celebrating Mass with our Corpus Christi community and then visiting with all of the students. Fr. Michael went from classroom to classroom, getting to know the students…

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The Arts and Faith Go Hand in Hand!

Corpus Christi encourages students to pursue beauty in the arts alongside their quest for truth and goodness. From band and choral music to art classes and drama productions, there are numerous arts opportunities at Corpus Christi that help our students grow into better Christians and more fully integrated human beings.…

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The Ascension of the Lord: Sunday, May 29, 2022

The Baptism of the Lord: Sunday, January 9, 2022

The Epiphany of the Lord: Sunday, January 2, 2022

The Epiphany of the Lord: Sunday, January 8, 2023

The Holy Mother’s Beads Send Rosaries to Ukraine

When the war in Ukraine began, the Holy Mother’s Beads wanted to send Rosaries to the refugees in Poland. At first we were not sure who could help us do this, so we just kept making Rosaries. Then we learned of an article in Columbia Magazine, a publication of the…

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The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): Sunday, December 25, 2022

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 16, 2022

The Solemnity of the Mother of God: Sunday, January 1, 2023

Third Sunday of Easter: May 1, 2022

Third Sunday of Lent: March 12, 2023

Third Sunday of Lent: March 20, 2022

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 26, 2022

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 27, 2021

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 30, 2022

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 31, 2021

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: November 6, 2022

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: November 7, 2021

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: November 13, 2022

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: November 14, 2021

Trinity Sunday – May 30, 2021

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 20, 2021

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: August 14, 2022

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 10, 2021

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 9, 2022

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 18, 2022

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 19, 2021

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time: August 21,

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 22, 2021

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 11, 2022

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 12, 2021

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 16, 2022

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 17, 2021

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: August 28, 2022

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 29, 2021

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 3, 2021

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 25, 2022

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 26, 2021

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 4, 2022

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 5, 2021

Veterans Day at CCCS

We continued our tradition of members of the American Legion coming to our school to speak with students on Veterans Day. This is related to patriotism, one of our virtues of the month. Thank you to all veterans for your service to our country!

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World Mission Sunday: October 23, 2022

World Mission Sunday: October 24, 2021

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