From the OCSTA: “The Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the
distinct identity and significant contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week.
This year’s celebration is entitled, “Catholic Education: We are called to love” and will take place
during the week of May 5 – May 10.
The theme for Catholic Education Week 2024 was inspired by the following considerations:

• With joyful anticipation of the Jubilee Year of 2025, we are inspired by Pope Francis
  announcing the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope.” With open hearts of love, we can continue to
  “fan the flame of hope” for a bright future.
• On the fifth anniversary of Renewing the Promise, we celebrate that Catholic Education is
  centred on our Christian call to love. This love permeates how we live in the world and as we
  act with love, we build a better future. As Pope Francis stated in 2023, “He wants us to be
  artisans of a new history, weavers of hope, builders of the future, peacemakers.”
• The theme of the synod, “Enlarge the Space of Your Tent,” invites us to listen in love, to be a
  healing presence to one another and to strengthen relationships.
• In his visit to Canada last summer, Pope Francis gave us hope for our continued work for Truth
  and Reconciliation. Through prayer and a commitment to love, stronger bonds are forming and
  a new way forward is emerging.
• Catholic Education Week comes at the same time as Mental Health Awareness Week. Through
  love and compassion, we continue to support each other’s wellbeing. God is love and we are
  always called to live out this love.
• In our continued work for Equity and Inclusion in Catholic schools, a focus on love reminds us
  that all God’s children are loved unconditionally.

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