Whether you are new to Our Lady of Hope or returning, make sure you register your child(ren) for the 2020-2021 school year! The 2019-2020 school year will be over before you know it, so the sooner you register for next year, the less you’ll have to worry about during the summer months.
March 19 celebrates the life of Joseph, Mary’s husband and earthly father to Jesus Christ. While it is not a holy day of obligation for Catholics in the United States, it is still important to celebrate Saint Joseph and his role in Jesus’ life.
We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. St. Patrick, the Patron saint of Ireland, brought Christianity to Ireland.
It is believed he was born in Roman Britain (what is now Britain under Roman rule) to a deacon father. He was kidnapped at 16 and made a slave to Gaelic Ireland for six years and found God in this time. He escaped back home, became a priest, returned to Ireland with Christianity.
Whether you are new to Our Lady of Hope or returning, it’s never too early to register! Begin or continue your child’s catholic education at Our Lady of Hope. Our school offers a rigorous curriculum and dynamic program for students in Pre-K through 8th grade in a faith-centered school that provides children with a loving and caring environment. Financial aid is available for qualifying families. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide your children with the best school possible!
Ash Wednesday is Wednesday February 26, 2020 this year to start off the Lenten season. Lent is a 40-day season of fasting, repentance and reflection before Easter. We will attend Mass at Our Lady of Hope as a school, and reflect on Christ’s life during Lent, focusing on His own ultimate triumph over temptation. Lent ends with the celebration of Easter, marking Jesus’ resurrection.
Dedicating fifty years to a career is impressive. But committing fifty years to Catholic education is an achievement worthy of special recognition. St. Monica teacher Mrs. Sarah Avitalle was honored this past Friday during a Mass celebrating teachers who have reached milestones in their careers. Mrs. Avitalle began teaching in Philadelphia 50 years ago at the age of 18.
Starting on one career path doesn’t always mean you won’t veer off into a new path all together. Two teachers at Bishop McDevitt High School, Dr. Dorothy Burdziak and Michael Newns, can attest to this. Both started out with different career paths, but found themselves drawn to teaching.
Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was yet again another success! The Archdiocese is made up of 119 elementary, 17 secondary and four schools of special education across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, and each school celebrated in their own way.
Pope Francis named Nelson J. Perez as the new archbishop of Philadelphia. He will replace Charles Chaput. Our Lady of Hope would like to welcome Archbishop Perez to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! Learn more about newly appointed Archbishop Perez
here.
Catholic Schools Week is well underway at Our Lady of Hope. In celebration of our teachers who have dedicated years (25 years and 50 years) of their life to Catholic education, Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald will lead a celebration Mass for these teachers hitting these milestones.
Yes, it’s January, and the end of summer and back to school season is months away, but it’s never too early to think ahead. Register or re-register your children for the next school year today! The earlier you get it done, the less you’ll have to worry about as the new school year at Our Lady of Hope approaches.
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For years, educators, politicians, school administrators and more have pondered what is the secret to success in schools that carries on throughout life. Kathleen Porter-Magee, the superintendent at Partnership Schools in New York City, determined that the “secret sauce” for Catholic schools is the way Catholic values are woven into the curriculum within Catholic schools. Let’s take a closer look at how this claim might ring true...
Our Lady of Hope wishes our school community a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time off from school with your friends and family! Take this time to reflect on the bounty and blessings in your life.
Our Lady of Hope welcomes new and returning students for another exciting school year! We know the transition from the dog days of summer to a new school year can be daunting, but our faculty and staff are ready to make learning each subject fun and exciting! Your child’s teacher is dedicated to your students every need, and we have various resources to allow your child the well-rounded education to succeed starting early in life.
For some, it might be a little early to think about high school for your child. For others, the prospect is rapidly approaching. Cristo Rey High School in Philadelphia, a Catholic high school among the Cristo Rey network, might be the right choice for your child(ren).
As you consider the costs and benefits of your child’s educational options, look deeply into the performance of your local charter schools. Find out if they are accredited. Ask about their charter renewal. Compare standardized test scores, graduation rates, scholarship dollars and programs available to make the best choice possible.
There’s still time! Our Lady of Hope has a few remaining seats for the 2019-2020 school year. Our Lady of Hope offers a rigorous curriculum and dynamic program for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. We are a faith-centered school that provides children with a loving and caring environment. Financial aid is available for qualifying families. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide your children with the best school possible! Click here to begin the application process.
