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Pastoral Plan 2016-2017
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PASTORAL PLAN
School Name:
School Mission Statement:
The mission statement of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Elementary School
is to assist each and every one in our school community to grow in
caring and courage. We strive, as did our patron Saint Isaac Jogues, to
help all become strong and gentle messengers of God’s love. We are
committed to providing a sound, quality education in a genuine, caring
environment where each child may grow to his/her full potential.
School Motto: Living, Loving, Learning
Pastoral Plan Links to Strategic Plan/Catholic Board Learning Plan:
Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations http://www3.dpcdsb.org/students/catholic-graduate-expectations
Link:Catholic Board Learning Plan:2013-16 http://dpschoolnet/FYI/SafeSchools/Ministry of Education/Catholic Board Learning Plan
2013-2016.pdf
Link: A Catholic School Graduate’s Guide- Continuing Your Journey http://www3.dpcdsb.org/Documents/ACatholicSchoolGraduatesGuide.pdf
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Our Parish: St. Marguerite D'Youville
Pastor: Rev. Robert Mignella
Parish website: http://www.council9235.com
Message from the Pastor: Having grown up in the TDCSB system, I can reflect
back on the numerous collaborative efforts made between parish, school, and
family home to provide as authentic a Christian faith experience as possible
during my upbringing. Accordingly then, my pastoral plan is to continue to offer
Jesus…through the preaching of His Word, the Sacraments where he is
encountered, and the invitation to share in the mission of his Church of with
which he entrusts us. Only Jesus keeps Catholic education vital and essential
rather than redundant and irrelevant.
Message from the Catholic School Council:
St. Isaac Jogues is a vibrant school of 420 students. The School Council values the
important relationship between home, school, and church. We hope all students’
gather in prayer with their families and make the Sunday liturgy part of their
family life.
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Catholic Education Week Theme: Opening the Doors to Mercy
Throughout Catholic Education Week, we ask you to reflect on the significance of Catholic education’s
presence and contribution in our Church, and in our society.
April 30th - May 5th, 2017 is Catholic Education Week.
Each day will focus on a particular nuance of Catholic Education Week theme, “Walking Forward
Together”. Each day there will be a prayer service over the PA to celebrate the subthemes of
each day of the week. The Catholic Education Week song will also be played.
During Catholic Education Week, students will participate in our celebration of the Crowing of Mary. Our Intermediate Students will participate on our BECDM Diversity Family Day.
Monday May 1: Walking Forward Together with God
Tuesday May 2: Walking Forward Together with Our Families
Wednesday May 3: Walking Forward Together with Others
Thursday May 4: Walking Together with Creation
Friday May 5: Walking Together in Hope
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Faith Formation:
Forming ourselves in our Catholic faith is a foundational element in helping each of us understand and live in the example of Christ. At St. Isaac Jogues prayer is an integral part of all subjects. Through an effective partnership with the church, home, and school, we all encourage our entire student body to attend church regularly as a family. This year, our Grades 2 and 7 will receive their respective sacraments at single celebrations of the Sacraments of Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation. We are honoured that Our Bishop will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our Grade 7’s. Forming ourselves in our Catholic faith is a foundational element in helping each of us understand and live in the example of Christ. As a community of faith, we show our compassion and generosity by giving to those in need. We will continue to demonstrate our commitment to Jesus and his ministry through community service projects. By reaching out to others, students are encouraged to become thoughtful and caring members of the community and to appreciate the importance of social justice and stewardship. Various outreach initiatives will occur throughout the year, such as food drives, Terry Fox Run, , Share Life/United Way events and ongoing support for the parish/ community events that support families in need. Staff also participate in First Friday Liturgies to visibly show faith and also participate in Family and Board Level Adult Faith Retreats.
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Sacramental Preparation:
As Catholic we understand sacraments to be "outward signs instituted by Christ to give grace."
Together in partnership with our parish, we support the preparation of God’s children in
receiving the sacraments.
Event Grade 2 Grade 7 and 8
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
Saturday Feb. 25-
10:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Holy
Communion
Saturday May 6-
5:00p.m.
Sacrament of
Confirmation
May 31- 7:00 p.m.
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Liturgical Celebrations:
The Liturgical calendar is marked by the gathering in community to celebrate the Eucharist and
share in prayer.
Celebration Date
October 4, 2016
9:30 a.m. – School
Opening/ Thanksgiving Mass
November 11, 2016
11:00 a.m. - School
Remembrance Day
November 27, 2016 Advent Season Begins
November 29, 2016
1:00 p.m. – School
Advent Mass
February 25, 2017 Reconciliation
(Grade 2)
March1, 2017
9:30 a.m. - School
Ash Wednesday Service
February/March Share Life/Lent
April 13 , 2017 Holy Thursday – Stations of the Cross
April 14, 2017 Good Friday
March 9, 2017
1:15 p.m.- school
Lenten Mass
May 2, 2017
- Schedule to follow
Month of Mary Celebration
Saturday May 6, 2017 5pm First Holy Communion
(Grade 2)
Wednesday May 31, 2017- 7pm Confirmation
(Grade 7/8)
May 1- May 5, 2017 Catholic Education Week
June 6 ,2017- 1:15 pm Year End Mass
June 20, 2017- 7pm Graduation Mass and Ceremony
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Social Justice / Outreach Activities / Charities:
Catholic Social Teachings of the Church root our actions in supporting human dignity and the
preferential option of the poor which calls us to serve the most vulnerable in the world.
At St. Isaac Jogues we participate in a huge variety of social justice and outreach activities. This includes: Helping Hands, supporting Dr. Simone’s Warehouse, Food Drives and visiting our local Senior’s Centre. We encourage guests from the community to speak to our student and parent body to present positive role models.
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Recognizing Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:
Framed by the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations (OCSGE), our graduates will be
effective communicators, reflective thinkers, lifelong learners, collaborative contributors, caring
family members, responsible citizens and discerning believers formed in the Catholic faith
community.
To celebrate Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, we as a
school community believe that
… we grow in our faith as a community by living the gospel values of love,
justice, compassion, and service in our daily lives.
… each individual within the community can grow intellectually,
emotionally, socially and spiritually through meaningful and challenging
learning experiences.
… we bring out the best in each other by working together to create
welcoming and supportive relationships.
… all partners in our school – staff, parish, parents, and volunteers strive
to put children first by building a community that communicates
effectively and works cooperatively with one another.
… each individual is unique and that treating each other with courtesy,
kindness and respect fosters a caring and safe learning environment.
… a professional staff working collaboratively to enhance the learning
environment and their own learning enriches the lives of everyone.
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Celebrating Virtues:
A virtue is a habit or established capacity to perform good actions according to a moral
standard. When we practice these virtues we strengthen them and thereby make the presence
of God more and more visible in the world around us.
St. Isaac Jogues displays the Monthly Virtues prominently in our front Display Case. These virtues are woven into all subject matter, and are combined with our “Four School Golden Rules.” This year, St. Isaac Jogues School will continue to focus on Digital Citizenship. Posters are being created by all children from Grades JK- 8 that will reflect our school focus on Technology that still respects our Mission to educate our children in a Catholic environment and follow the Virtues that allow all schools in Dufferin Peel to follow a common set of beliefs about God’s will for all people.
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Visible Signs of our Faith:
Through symbol and service, we are instruments of God’s love whose work within our
communities stands as a witness to our faith.
St. Isaac Jogues School uses many meaningful objects and images. The cross and the crucifix are probably the most common image that is located in all classrooms. The crucifix in each class has been blessed by the church and represents the self-sacrifice of Jesus Christ for all peoples, and the kind of love He calls us to have for others. Another common symbolic object is the altar. It reminds us of the sacrificial altars of the Old Testament and the fulfillment in the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. We alter the linen colours on the altar to signify different attitudes of prayer associated with the Church’s liturgical seasons (Lent, Advent, etc.). Daily prayer to start and end our day allows our student body to be united in our Catholic faith. All assemblies and presentations from guest speakers will be introduced through prayer. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20
Resource List for Parents:
Religious Education Curriculum - Ontario Religious Education Curriculum
Family Life Curriculum - Ontario Family Life Curriculum
Fully Alive Program information - Ontario Bishops' information on Fully Alive
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Resource List for Schools:
Board
Vocations Units We have Vocations units as part of the Grades 2, 5, and 8 curriculum. The goal of these
supplementary units is to deepen one’s understanding of God’s call – the “vocare” – to
various forms of life within the Church.
History of the Parish
Through the resource book Our Story, Our Tradition, Our Journey, grade 7 students have
the opportunity to learn about the history of our parish.
Enduring Gift Video
School-Based
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School works closely with our spiritual leaders from St. Marguerite D’Youville Church. Fr. Robert Mignella will collaborate with the school to help us celebrate our faith in many positive ways as we develop together as a school community. We continue to invite and seek guidance of parents on our School Council in the faith formation of our students. The input of the School Council and student body is vital. Ongoing and effective communication between the home and school is essential for supporting our student’s faith formation and creating successful learning experiences. Parents are welcome to attend school liturgies, sacramental preparations, and to support our efforts in creating a strong sense of stewardship among our students by supporting school outreach projects and community charities.
