Catholic Education Week 2026

You are invited to celebrate Catholic Education Week in Alberta by praying for Catholic education and sharing the 2026 theme, Anchored in Christ, A Beacon of Hope (Hebrews 6:18-19). The Alberta Bishops have written a letter in support of Catholic Education Week. Inspired by Hebrews 6:18–19, “a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul,” we are reminded that Christ grounds us and calls us to be signs of hope.      

​Here are a few things to know and share:

• Catholic schools in Alberta are fully funded by the Alberta Government and protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• More than 180,000 students are enrolled in Catholic schools across the province.
• Catholic schools integrate faith into all aspects of the curriculum, helping students grow in both learning and discipleship.
• Catholic education is supported by locally elected Catholic school trustees and by the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta.
• Alberta is home to 23 Catholic Francophone schools, serving Catholic education in French for Francophone communities.
• Studies show that students in Catholic schools often demonstrate strong academic outcomes while being formed in faith, service, and community.
• Parishioners can support Catholic education by praying for students, families, teachers, staff, trustees, and school communities, and by learning more through GrACE and their local Catholic school division.

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Read the Letter from Alberta Bishops:

• Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Alberta and NWT - English | French 

Resources for the faithful:  

• Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Alberta and NWT - English | French 
• Bulletin Insert (Poster size) 
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Parish resources:

• Prayers of the Faithful
• Graphic to promote the Bishop's Letter: Wide | Square
• Catholic Education Week Logo
• Bulletin Insert (Poster size) | Mass Slide Template

Let us pray: 

• For our students: That they may grow in faith, knowledge, and courage, and witness to Christ in all they do
• For our educators: That they may be strengthened in their vocation, forming young people in truth, faith, and service
• For our Catholic communities: That parents, parishes, and schools work together to sustain and strengthen Catholic education
• For our mission: That Catholic education remains faithful to Christ and a visible sign of hope in the world
• For responsibility and leadership: That all entrusted with the care of Catholic education act with clarity, courage, and fidelity.