Our New Faith Theme for: Rooted, Renewed, Sent
Notre Dame School is excited to begin a new three-year faith journey centred on the theme Rooted, Renewed, Sent.
Grounded in our belief in the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—this theme reflects God’s ongoing work of creation, redemption, and sanctification. Throughout the next three years, our school community will be invited to grow rooted in God’s love, renewed by His grace, and sent forth to share His love with others.
This year, our focus is Rooted. Together, we will deepen our relationship with God by strengthening the foundations of our faith through prayer, Scripture, worship, and service. As we become more deeply rooted in Christ, we grow in the virtues of faith, hope, and love, preparing our hearts to live as His disciples each day.
We look forward to embracing this new faith-filled journey together as we continue to grow as a Catholic learning community, building a strong sense of belonging within our school, parish, and the wider community.
Our Virtues Program
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