CIC Level I Update – Augustine Institute
CIC Level I Policy: OCS Policy information, Section 2: Curriculum, pp. 36 – 37. Specifically, C. ALL teachers responsible for teaching the PreK-12 Religion Curriculum and Standards must be practicing […]
Author: Sandra Barton Smith
Summary Document Assessment for Grade 7 Religion
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Securing your April 2021 ACRE Scores
Dear School Leaders, Just double-checking to ensure you have secured your school’s Grade 5 and Grade 8 ACRE assessment data from last April’s testing window (April 2021). If not, please […]
THE MATH GAMES! The Results are IN!
Nothing stops THE MATH GAMES! NOTHING! BIG thank you to Seattle Prep and the masterfully successful Kerry Hollenberry, Math Teacher Extraordinaire, for organizing aned executing an excellent 21-22 MATH GAMES […]
The Great Shakeout is THURSDAY, October 21st!
The GREAT SHAKEOUT is Thursday, October 21st! Join us as across the state of Washington, earthquake drills will be happening! International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October (this year: […]
Mass of Remembrance – Nov. 8 In-person/virtual at 7pm
Mass of Remembrance: Special Mass for loved ones lost to COVID-19 November 8 at 7pm, St. James Cathedral and livestream During this special Requiem Mass, we will remember, mourn and […]
2022 National Blue Ribbon School Application
U.S. Department of Education Releases 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools application Dear School Administrator, We are pleased to let you know that the U.S. Department of Education has released the […]
Pope Francis Calls for a Synodal Journey
Archbishop Etienne writes….”Pope Francis has called us as a Church to a “synodal journey.” Catholics across the world will be coming together in a universal process of listening in preparation […]
Seed Grant opportunity to create or expand your mental health ministries!
To our innovative and amazing school leaders who are working so hard to strengthen your own mental health mechanisms in your school, parish or region….please consider! Please share with your […]
Advertise in NWCatholic for CSW? Due date 10/13/21
Northwest Catholic Schools issue will be December/January this year! October 13 Reservation Deadline Planning is underway for the December/January Catholic Schools Week advertising section. Reserve space for the 2022 school year […]
Looking for a Pilgrimage Moment? The Grotto
The Grotto will host an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world in our conference center from October 1st through the 17th. The Grotto, the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful […]
NW Catholic Weekly Email Newsletter – Sign up!
Excited to share that Northwest Catholic has launched a NEW weekly email newsletter. It’s a quick roundup of the most important and inspiring Catholic news and commentary from around the […]
CIC VIRTUAL School Leadership Retreat – Sept. 23 only
CHRIST IN THE CLASSROOM VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT We invite you to join us in solidarity with one another and in communion with our Church, to step back on Thursday, find […]
Archbishop Etienne’s Pastoral Plan and Toolkit
Archbishop Etienne released the new Pastoral Plan, entitled: KNOWING JESUS CHRIST, EMBRACING HIS MISSION. Pastoral Plan | Archdiocese of Seattle The Vision: The outcome of a successful pastoral planning process […]
Parent Formation Presentation Opportunities
We are blessed to have the support and expertise of Deacon Eric Paige, Director of Marriage, Family Life and Formation Office, to offer Parent Formation presentations available to our schools […]
How to Help Refugees from Afghanistan
Dear School Leaders, I would like to introduce to you, Chris Koehler, Director of Immigrant and Refugee Ministry, at the new Office for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, The […]
The Mustard Seed Project 2021 VIRTUAL Conference – Loyola Chicago
Dear Principals, Our friends, The Greeley Team, Loyola University Chicago, are inviting the Arch of Seattle to consider building teams from our schools to attend this vitual conference. The OCS […]
Black Theology and the Future of the Black American Community – 9/5 via Zoom
Proclamation & Practice Speaker Series: Dr. Dwight Hopkins – Black Theology and the Future of the Black American Community (Sunday, Sept. 5 – 10:30 am- 12:00 noon/4:30pm – 6:00 pm […]
Rev. Bill Watson
Father Bill Watson Fr. Bill felt his desire to be a missionary at the age of 18 while watching a TV commercial on people volunteering with the poor in Africa. […]
Meet Your US Senators and Congress Member to Discuss CRS Priorities
Meet Your US Senators and Congress Member to Discuss CRS Priorities Full WSCC Advocay Newsletter for Schools WSCCAdvocacy Bulletin 21-08-02 – Schools This month Catholic Relief Services (CRS) chapters in Washington […]
Free Bookshelves available from St. Rose School
Message from Kristin Silva, Principal of St. Rose School, Longview We are doing a library remodel this summer and have a ton of bookshelves that need new homes. I wanted […]
Ministry Clearance Requirements for Guest Speakers
The Ministry Clearance information for securing speakers for your school and/or parish resides on the Arch of Seattle website – under Faith Formation to find the most current forms and […]
WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin – July 15, 2021
WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 20 July 15, 2021 Survey: Share Your Advocacy Priorities With the Bishops The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) is the public policy voice of […]
WSCC Catholic Schools Quarterly Newsletter – June 2021
Schools Quarterly Newsletter June 2021, ENGLISH A big thank you to our WSCC partners and especially Tracey Yackley for her consistent commitment to ensure all school leaders have information about the […]
Washington State Catholic Conference Advocacy – June 2021
WSCC Advocacy Bulletin 21-06-02 Virtual Cornerstone Catholic Conference: October 30 The bishops of Washington State invite you to attend the virtual Cornerstone CatholicConference on October 30. Fr. Robert Spitzer and […]
Religion and Family Life Textbooks and Planning
While you are preparing to close out this year, it may also be a good time to review Religion instructional materials to better address current instructional needs of your buildings, […]
2021 Annual Private Schools Summer Conference-OSPI
2021 Annual Private Schools Summer Conference – OSPI This year private school educators are invited to choose up to three FREE virtual professional learning opportunities as part of the OSPI’s Annual Private […]
Updated School Retention Schedule from Archives Office Now Available
Dear School Leaders, The Archives Office at the Chancery has just released an updated version of the Catholic Schools Retention Schedule protocol located at: Catholic Schools Records RETENTION Schedule_2021-Archives Office […]
Slingerland: 2021 Summer Comprehensive Teacher Training Class
The Slingerland® Institute for Literacy is an amazing partner working with the Diversified Learners Committee. There are still a few summer openings for interested teachers. To view their comprehensive teacher […]
Come and Be Fed – Conversations with Archbishop Etienne
One of the great outcomes of the Year of the Eucharist is the excellent resources we have been given to use as teaching aids. Please share this resource with your […]