Author: Sandra Barton Smith

Livestream Mass with Archbishop reaches 2000 views!

THANK YOU! As many of you witnessed on Monday, September 14th, Archbishop Paul Etienne celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross with all the Catholic schools of the […]

The Magis Center: The Purposeful Universe

The Magis Center just launched a new John Templeton Foundation funded campaign, “The Purposeful Universe.”   Through mid-December, the campaign will be promoted to journalists, bloggers, and social media platforms. This […]

20-21 Diversified Learners Committee Updates and Schedule

Diversified Learners Committee is #igniting hope this new school year! With the wisdom of our co-chair, Dan Sherman, Principal, St. Paul School, we have been working on various items since […]

Welcome Tom Martin, Chief Information Officer

Don’t go it alone, Cyber issues can be tricky so let us help!If your parish or school have any cyber incidents (i.e.: lost/stolen laptops, malware etc.), please contact Tom Martin, […]

Elementary SEL School Counselors Mtgs – 20-21

Through Spring 2020, our Catholic schools learned quickly the impact of effective mental health supports for students and adults. Two key Elementary SEL Counselors who were instrumental in sharing resources […]

Maryknoll Magazine Highlights MDI SEATTLE

Maryknoll Magazine has published an article in the September/October 2020 edition with a terrific story of the Missionary Discipleship Institute partnership between Maryknoll Missionaries and the Office for Catholic Schools. […]

Pray for our Deacon Candidates – September 19

Deacon Candidates for the Archdiocese of Seattle will be instituted in the ministry of acolyte this September 19th, the last major step before ordination on December 19. Please pray for […]

Mental Health Supports for Our Communities

September is Suicide Prevention Month – Check out the communications toolkit document that outlines the key themes, takeaways, and messages that any Washington State agency, partner organization, or school district […]

Congratulations to Centro Rendu – Our PAM Partner!

CONGRATULATIONS! Centro Rendu was a CCHD Grant recipient and is highlighted for their work in the following communicationn: CentroRenduCCHD- August2020 Centro Rendu: Centro Rendu, an SVdP program in South King […]

Evidence-Based Practices Guidance to Support All Learners

Evidence-Based and Promising Practices to Support Continuity of Learning for Students With Disabilities Practices and Resources to Support Parents and Families – Source: IDEA Topics Need for Evidence-Based and Promising […]

Refugee Artisan Initiative – Face masks and more!

Refugee Artisan Initiative, RAI, provides sustainable work for refugee and immigrant women here in Seattle. CO-FRIENDLY & FAIR-TRADE PRINCIPLES: As part of the Refugee Artisan Initiative, they: Hire and train […]

Archdiocese of Seattle Appoints Members of Special Taskforce

Archdiocese of Seattle Appoints Members of Special Taskforce Seattle, WA, August 13, 2020 – Today the Archdiocese of Seattle announced the members of its Special Taskforce for Catholic Schools led […]

August PD Offerings – Online

Virtual PD offerings recommended by the OCS Team (Updated weekly) For additional PD offerings that run as a series, etc. please visit the Virtual Meetups link and OCS Calendar events. […]

Prayer Online Resources

God of Light and Love, Heavenly Father, We thank you for the gift of hope that burns as a light in each one of us. Help us to see this […]

Immediate Mental Health Support Resources

For our littlest ones….New DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD Special, Created in Response to COVID-19, Premieres August 17 on PBS KIDS to read more, for schedule please click here NAMI SEATTLE is […]

August 17-20, 2020 Liturgy Week Training is Happening!

Please join us! Liturgy Week! August 17 – 20 from 10AM – Noon. FREE but registration is required. A series of online trainings for you to share with your Campus […]

Sacred Story Institute – Father Bill Watson

The Sacred Story Institute is dedicated to Missionary Discipleship Formation through the promotion of the 15-Minute Ignatian Examen and Confession. Archbishop Etienne is the Ecclesisatical Advisor for the Sacred Story […]

Faith-based Activities for your Students

Faith based activities that your younger students might enjoy during independent work or project time! MagnifiKid (offers individual subscriptions and free coloring pages):  click here  Holy Heroes StoryCorner with Caroline: […]

Updates and Resources from The WSCC

Washington State Catholic Conference  – Direct link: https://wacatholics.org/stay-informed/civilize-it Resources and materials to support your efforts strengthening parent engagement. Catholic schools need your help. Urge our U.S. Senators to support “School Choice Now Act.” ACT […]