SCHOOLS

Youth encouraged to participate in Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest

The diocesan Respect Life Ministry invites students in Catholic schools, parish religious education programs and youth ministry programs to participate in the annual Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest.

St. Raphael School students explore new heights in learning

As part of the hands-on discovery approach to learning, St. Raphael School, Hamilton, students are participating in the Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Challenge through Drexel University. 

Geography Bee winner moves on to next step

Emma Quay, an eighth grade student in Incarnation-St. James School, Ewing, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 14, and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship.

St. Ann School announces 'Girls in the Lead' and 'Character Stars' initiatives

With a mission to infuse character education into everyday learning, St. Ann School, Lawrenceville, has expanded two key initiatives: “Girls in the Lead” and “Character Stars.”

Students busy on Martin Luther King service day

For many students in the area, Martin Luther King Day was a productive, soul-enriching day of service rather than just another day off, as they participated in service events organized by The Center for FaithJustice or the Catholic Youth Organization of Mercer County.

CYO Preschool receives asthma friendly award

Ewing CYO Preschool at The Hollowbrook Community  Center recently received The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey Asthma Friendly Child Care Program Award.

Student battling rare cancer inspires principal

When one decides to become an educator, one of the top reasons is to teach students and help them to grow.  Quickly, it is easy to see how students can often teach us.

Local priest, evangelist re-elected National Charismatic ministers

Trenton diocesan priest Father Jeffrey J. Kegley and Aberdeen-based evangelist and youth minister Caroline Gambale Dirkes were re-elected to three-year terms on the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at its meeting in Miami, Fla., Jan. 12.

Students square off in debate league tournament

If one were to posit the statement “Catholic school students are great debaters,” there would be no arguments from two local schools which once again garnered top scores in the Garden State Debate League Tournament.

St. Mary School, Bordentown, to close doors in June

Declining enrollment and mounting financial difficulties have made it necessary for St. Mary School in Bordentown to bring its long-standing ministry of Catholic school education to an end, it was announced March 8. The school will officially close its doors at the end of the current school year.

Keeping the arts alive

In the current economy, where many parish schools are closing or combining, finding a way to fund arts education is often difficult.

School's Marian grotto is a sacred place to pray

Peacefully situated near the Monsignor Walter Nolan sports stadium on the grounds of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, is a grotto dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

St. Raphael students focus on missions during Lent

Around St. Raphael School, Hamilton, students had an opportunity to become mission-minded during the holy season of Lent by learning about others who are in need.

Parochial schools sweep annual scholastic olympics

Three Catholic schools took home the top three prizes in the Monsignor Donovan Scholastic Olympic competition for the first time in its twenty year history. Seventh grade teams from St. Joseph School, Toms River; All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin, and St. Dominic School, Brick, placed first, second and third …

RBC students share studies with students around the world

Red Bank Catholic High School students have joined their peers around the world in virtual classes that open the door a wide variety of special interests.


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