Schools within the Diocese of Owensboro will be celebrating national Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
With this year\u2019s theme \u201cCatholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.,\u201d it\u2019s meant to highlight the mission of Catholic schools to provide a faith-based education that supports the whole child, academically and spiritually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In all 17 schools within the Diocese, students will have the opportunity to participate in themed days centered around the parish, community, students, nation, vocation and faculty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cWe are deeply grateful for everyone that contributes in any way to our Catholic schools,\u201d said David Kessler, superintendent of all diocesan Catholic schools. \u201cWe want to remember in a special way our pastors, parishioners, parents, school council members and most importantly our teachers and administrators who sacrifice so much for the children served.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kessler said OCS has been participating in the national celebration week for over 25 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThe mission of the entire week is to reflect and celebrate what makes this school special,\u201d he said. \u201cThat is broken down each day of the week.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Students who participate are doing so as a \u201cthank you\u201d to all aspects of the Catholic school system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cSometimes we don\u2019t realize how special it is because we get caught up in the day-to-day grind,\u201d Kessler said. \u201cWe want to be able to take a moment to reflect on all of the people who make this so special and recognize their role and how important they are.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kessler said OCS students enjoy participating in this week because it\u2019s different from their typical school days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThey get to dress up and take part in fun activities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n