Catholic Schools Week celebrated with community service

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Neighbors | Submitted.A St. Charles alumni from Cardinal Mooney works with current St. Charles students.

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Neighbors | Submitted.St. Charles students work together with alumni from Cardinal Mooney High School on a community service activity during Catholic Schools Week.

National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.

The week’s theme – “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service” – highlights the schools’ focus on faith development, academic excellence and dedication to community service.

“Celebrating Our Community” was the daily theme as students at St. Charles elementary school spent the day working on a service project with alumni who now attend Cardinal Mooney High School. Kindergarten and first-grade students were assisted by the students from Mooney while creating care notes to be distributed to several area nursing homes.

A core aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of serving others. Students taking part in service activities act upon the values and faith they acquire through their Catholic education. The students learn how to make the world a better place and they gain an appreciation for how they can continue to serve others throughout their lives.