“Living, Celebrating, & Proclaiming Our Faith”
At Notre Dame School, our Catholic identity is central to everything we do. We are currently in our diocesan theme’s third and final year: “Living, Celebrating, and Proclaiming Our Faith.” As a Catholic school community, we embrace our calling to live out our faith in a visible, joyful way, and rooted in our relationship with God. We recognize that our faith is shared not only in prayer and celebration but also in our everyday words, actions, and the way we treat others.
A key goal in Catholic education is to help children grow closer to Jesus. This year, we continue to support this goal through our Virtues in Practice program by focusing on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. From Kindergarten to Grade 7, students are invited to grow in holiness by learning about and practicing the virtues that Jesus modelled throughout His life.
Each month, our school community focuses on a specific virtue and corresponding Fruit of the Spirit. These virtues—such as kindness, patience, and self-control—take root in our hearts when we follow God’s will. By nurturing these fruits, we help our students become thoughtful, loving, and faith-filled individuals.
The Notre Dame virtue program aims to give students, staff, and families the opportunity to reflect on and practice Christian virtues consistently and meaningfully. Virtue is about choosing what is right, not out of obligation but from a desire to serve others and live with integrity. Through daily practice, students learn to integrate these values into their lives and develop a strong moral character that will guide them as future leaders and disciples of Christ.
Together, as a school grounded in Gospel values, we are committed to forming hearts and minds that reflect Jesus’s love in all we do.
A Prayer for Our School Community
Loving God,
Help us to live each day with faith, hope, and love.
May Your Holy Spirit guide our thoughts, words, and actions.
Strengthen us as we grow in virtue and strive to follow the example of Jesus.
Bless our school community with peace, joy, and unity.
Amen.
Faith and Religious Education
Every student enrolled at Notre Dame School participates in the religion program Alive in Christ, which the Prince George Diocese approves. The Alive in Christ program is a religious curriculum that focuses on the life, mission, and saving work of Jesus Christ. Scripture is presented in ways that encourage students to learn about the people and stories of the Bible and listen to the voice of God.
One of the most integral parts of our school community is the celebration of Masses. School Mass is usually held on the second Friday of each month. Students in each grade have an opportunity to play an active role in Mass throughout the school year. On the other Fridays of each month, different classrooms take turns delivering a prayer service for the school. Parents/Guardians are invited to attend school Mass and Prayer services.
- Notre Dame Parish
- Pastor: Rev. Venerando Sabacan