Calgary Catholic School District, Board of Trustees


Did you know that November 1 is Catholic Education Sunday?

On this day, we recognize and celebrate the wonderful work that is taking place throughout the province in our Catholic schools. It is an opportunity to support quality Catholic education in our community and to ensure that the present and future needs of Catholic education are met.
Our Calgary Catholic Board of Trustees works very closely with the Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association (ACSTA). ACSTA represents Catholic trustees in Alberta, Northwest Territories and Yukon. Their mission is to celebrate, preserve, promote and enhance Catholic education and ensure that all Catholics have access to a Catholic education. We work with ACSTA on many projects and initiatives to promote a deeper understanding of the nature of Catholic education in our school communities.
Catholic Education Sunday is also an opportunity for us to share our spirit of generosity. The Calgary Catholic Education Foundation (CCEF) is a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing educational experiences for students in the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD). The foundation provides grants that support innovative programs and projects that touch the lives of students in our schools.
The CCEF was started by community volunteers in 2009 in response to the need for external fundraising that fits within the values of our Catholic faith. The CCEF was established to ensure that Calgary Catholic schools could continue to provide our children with the best possible educational opportunities.
On November 1, there will be a special collection at each mass. Look for the envelopes in the pews of your parish. In Paul’s letter to the Romans, God shows us that it only takes one person, or one action, to make a difference in many lives. Let that person be you. For more information about the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation, visit www.theccef.ca. To learn more about the Calgary Catholic School District Board of Trustees, visit www.cssd.ab.ca/board-of-trustees/.