Inspiring Students to Learn and Serve God
Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to offering a Christ-centred learning experience for all learners. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. Guided by our moral compass, students and staff will engage individually and collaboratively in serving the common good today while being good stewards for tomorrow.
Mission and Vision
Religious Education
Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ is a Religious Education program endorsed by the Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories and developed in collaboration with Catholic educators from across Canada.
The program is based on the Catholic Elementary Curriculum Policy Document for Religious Education -Grades 1-8, the Catholic School Kindergarten Program, and the Catholic Secondary Curriculum Policy Document for Religious Education - Grades 9– 12, which has been approved by the Catholic Bishops and Regional Assemblies of Bishops. It reflects the content of faith expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and follows the rationale and methodology of the General Directory for Catechesis.
Parish Information
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Sacramental Preparation:
St. Francis of Assisi School is happy to work in partnership with St. Matthew's Parish and other schools in our family to support parents and children in preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. Sacramental Sessions are offered in the fall, winter and spring in order to accommodate the busy schedules of families in our school community. The Sacramental Program involves:
- Parents registering their children for the sacraments and purchasing study guides through the parish.
- Parents and children taking part in three Saturday morning classes (one hour in length) for First Reconciliation or two Saturday morning classes (one hour in length) and a teaching mass for First Communion. All sessions are conducted by one of the parish priests.
- Parents and children reviewing assigned sections of the study guides at home prior to the parish-based sessions.
- Please note that parents whose child was not baptized at St. Matthew's Parish, are required to submit a copy of the child's baptismal certificate with their registrations.
- Please read this letter from Father Paul:
