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.

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…

Saturday, November 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us for our fourth annual craft sale! 2022 was a huge success and we hope you will join as a vendor or guest this year! If you are interested in being a vendor, visit corpuschristischool.us/community/craftsale or email cccsdevelopment@dogrschools.org.

Friday, October 20, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Would you be willing to pray for one hour to end abortion? 40 Days for Life is a pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of praying, fasting, and holding a peaceful vigil in front of an abortion facility. The fall campaign…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Campaign Questions? September 24 Update With the One Community. One Faith. One Future. Capital Campaign for Corpus Christi Catholic School underway, every parish family will receive a packet of information and an invitation to invest in the future of our school. We are pleased to report that the first mailing…

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…

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…

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…

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!

Congratulations to our newest CGS Catechists! MC Covington (preschool teacher), Nancy Patrick (kindergarten teacher), Elizabeth Morales (first grade teacher), and Donna Tauberman (OLL parishioner) recently completed Level 1 training for Corpus Christi’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. We are so grateful for their commitment to being strong faith role…

Jesus is calling you into a deeper relationship with him and his Church. He has given you gifts to share with all the members of his Body. How is Jesus calling you to connect and contribute at your local parish? We invite you to pray about it before or after…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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!…

Schedule Your Photo Session Our church directory will not be complete without you, and that really does mean everyone! Fr. Michael and the parish staff use the photos in the directory to help him learn parishioners’ names, and everyone in the parish can use the directory to forge stronger connections…

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…

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…

The Big Bad Musical Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 7:00 p.m. CCCS Gym — All Are Welcome In this smart and funny musical, the jury (with audience participation) must decide the outcome of the biggest trial ever in the fairy-tale world! The notorious Big Bad Wolf is being slapped in a…

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…

Renew Your Relationship with Our Eucharistic Lord and His People The National Eucharistic Revival is an opportunity for all Catholics to seek a deeper connection with Jesus by encountering him anew in the Eucharist. No matter where you are in your faith, you can draw closer to Christ and become…

Our Lady and the Eldest Daughter of the Church Participate online or in person at Our Lady of the Lake in Holland, MI, on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. Discover the Catholic story through the story of Catholic France, called the “Eldest Daughter of the Church.” From the Martyrs of Lyon…

Sunday, October 8, 12 p.m. Is Your Chili a Champion? Enter and Find Out! Join your fellow parishioners in the hall after the 11 a.m. Mass for food, fun, and fellowship. Make sure to vote for your favorite chili! There will be more food, plus live music and games for…

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…

The Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization, our parish’s program for adult discipleship, is offering a free field trip to Notre Dame this November in conjunction with its fall class, Our Lady and the Eldest Daughter of the Church. This free tour is a historical and social overview of life…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Justice Has Been Served: Not Guilty On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10 am, Corpus Christi Catholic School’s seventh and eighth-grade students had their day in court thanks to the partnership between CCCS, the Ottawa County 20th Circuit Court, the ABA, Mr. Kevin Bowling, Ms. Carol Zorn, and Mr. Charles…

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…

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!

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!

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…

Encounter Nights at OLL The National Eucharistic Revival is an opportunity for all Catholics to seek a deeper connection with Jesus by encountering him anew in the Eucharist. No matter where you are in your faith, you can draw closer to Christ and become more united with the members of his Body…

Mrs. Laura Jacobs, Music Teacher Welcome back, Mrs. Jacobs! After taking time off to be with family in 2019, Mrs. Laura Jacobs is back in our Music Teacher position. We are thrilled to once again have Mrs. Jacobs leading our Music and Band program! Mr. Dustin Neyer, Academic Dean “Hello!…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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

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!

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!

Saturday, October 21, 2-5 p.m. The Respect Life Guild invites everyone who is passionate about building strong families, a healthy community, and deeper discipleship to an afternoon retreat that will cover the first three sessions of Making Life Disciples. This interactive training course is designed to equip members of a…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The support of our sister parish in Haiti, Sts. Anne and Joachim, will be our Mission Department focus during the month of September. In the narthex, please check out the display highlighting the various projects we have supported over the years in Haiti. There will also be a mango tree.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

As part of the Eucharistic Revival, all extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion (including visitation ministers) are expected to be trained in updated diocesan norms for ministry. Training sessions will be offered on the dates listed below. A full schedule of trainings is available on the webpage of the diocesan Office…

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!