Author: Sandra Barton Smith

Welcoming our new Pastoral Leadership!

June marks the time for many transitions for school and parish life! A time to say goodbye and a time of welcome! Transitions can be very smooth or sometimes, chlanenging. […]

2021 APRIL ACRE Participating Schools

2021 APRIL ACRE Participating Schools – 19 schools Assumption Catholic School – Bellingham Christ the King School – Seattle Holy Family School – Kirkland Holy Rosary  School – Edmonds Holy […]

Learn Survey Findings of The Matthew Project on 5.27.21

The Greeley Team will be presenting their findings on Thursday, March 27 at 11AM at the Principals mtg. We thank all schools for their gracious support of participating in the […]

Religion and Family Life – Support and Publishers

Dear School Leaders, As you are completing this year and planning for next year, the Religion publishers are ready to help support your work with materials and/or training. If you […]

Preparing to welcome a new Pastor?

The Office of Pastoral Ministries has completed a new Pastoral Transition Handbook to guide school and parish leaders on how to support a parish leadership transition well. As priests move […]

Slingerland Literacy Institute – Summer offerings!

Slingerland Literacy Institute has expanded their offerings from just brick and mortar to online opportunities so all regions can have easier access to this amazing instructional resource. Slingerland Techniques for […]

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health America statistics you should ponder as we support our YOUTH: Youth Mental Health Facts | Mental Health America Screening 2 Supports (mhanational.org) Art with Heart CATALOG   A new mental […]

Archdiocese of Seattle – Official Priestly Appointments

The Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, having carefully assessed the needs of the People of God in the Archdiocese of Seattle, and after careful consultation with the Christian Faithful and […]

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 15 April 16, 2021

The Home Stretch Legislative Session Ends April 25 Nine days remain before the conclusion of the legislative session on April 25.  The Legislature has these remaining days to reconcile any […]

ACRE, 2 CI Standards, and CIC Level I Updates!

ACRE ASSESSMENT IN APRIL: Just a reminder that there is still time to participate in the ACRE religion assessment for Grades 5 and 8. It is a one hour online […]

CYO Summer Day Camp registration is now open!

Start Planning for the Summer! CYO Summer Day Camp registration is now open. Campers spend their days enjoying the outdoors and finding God there. Plus, swimming in the pool, making crafts, […]

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 11   

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 11                                             March 19, 2021 Join Us On Tuesday for Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day Register for our first virtual Catholic Advocacy Day (CAD).  […]

T-Mobile and Ashoka Changemaker Challenge

As change accelerates across every part of the country, there is an urgent need for solutions from every part of society. Now is an extraordinary time to be a young […]

Archdiocese of Seattle Strategic Planning Update

March 10, 2021 Archdiocese of Seattle Continues Strategic Planning Efforts: Strategic Planning Committee Reviewing Recommendations Strategic Planning March 2021 Final

The Year of St. Joseph

Year of St. Joseph Pope Francis proclaimed a “Year of St. Joseph” on December 8, 2020, in his Apostolic Letter, Patris corde, (“With a Father’s Heart”). To mark the 150th anniversary […]

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 7  2.19.21

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 7                                         February 19, 2021 Bills Requiring Your Action Now Legislative Cutoff Dates Monday, February 15 marked the first cutoff day of the legislative […]

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 6-February 12, 2021

    WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 6    February 12, 2021 Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day on March 23, 2021  Register for our first virtual Catholic Advocacy Day (CAD).  Scheduled […]

WSCC Newsletter for Catholic Schools – Winter Quarter 2021

WSCC Newsletter for Catholic Schools- Winter Quarter 2021 A Message From The Washington State Catholic Conference February 2021 Dear Catholic School Parents, Teachers, Administrators, and Supporters, Greetings from the Washington […]

CIC Retreat Flexibility due to Covid-19

Dear School Leaders, Please use your log in to review and access any materials available for your consideration:  CIC Foundation and CIC Level I: Catechetical Certification – My Catholic School […]

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin – 1.29.21

WSCC 2021 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 4                                         January 29, 2021 State Legislative Update Action Alert: Urge your State Representatives to Oppose Expanding Assisted Suicide Click here to urge your […]

The Year of the Eucharist Phase 3: The Real Presence

“During the coming year, I ask every Catholic and every parish community to commit themselves to deepening our understanding and experience of the Eucharist, and strengthening our Eucharistic liturgies.” – […]

Ash Wednesday is February 17! CRS RICE BOWL begins!

Deacon Pierce Murphy, Executive Director, Stewardship & Development, Archdiocese of Seattle has shared the following resources so your school can prepare to enter into the Season of Lent with the […]