In this week's Superintendent Update, Pamela Guilbault reminds us to bring and find joy in each day. https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near."

Catholic Education Prayers of the Faithful, week of December 8.

"During Advent we are both invited and challenged to prepare our homes, communities, schools, and hearts by making paths straight, and valleys smooth. " Read this week's full Superintendent Update at the link: https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message

'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' Matthew 3:3

In the first week of Advent, Superintendent Pamela Guilbault shares a homily from Fr. Gerald. https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message

As we enter this season of anticipation and hope, let’s take a moment to reflect on the joy, peace, and love that the coming of Christ brings to our lives. May this time of waiting inspire us to grow in faith and share kindness with others. "May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace as you trust him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

Each week, CISND will share Catholic Education Pryers of the Faithful, featuring this year's theme and logo: Living, Celebrating, and Proclaiming Our Faith.

This week, Superintendent Pamela Guilbault shares the powerful message from Pope Francis: "Christ, who is the way, the truth and the life, by stripping Himself of everything and dying on the cross for our salvation, teaches us that only in love can we live, grow and flourish in our full dignity." Read this week's Superintendent Update: https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." Mark 10:14

"This is why our students, families and staff feel safe, welcomed, and dignified as children of God and are in turn eager and willing to share their gifts and talents with others." Superintendent Pamela Guilbault celebrates the incredible work staff across CISND in this week's update. Read the full update: https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message

In this week's message, Superintendent Pamela Guilbault shares a prayer from Rev James Bracke. https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message

A prayer for Remembrance Day. "O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of your Son they may share in the joy of your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in you with your saints forever. We ask this through Christ our Lord." - Prayer for Deceased Veterans from the USCCB

On this Remembrance Day, we honour and respect the sacrifices of so many men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. As we reflect on their contributions, let us also remember the families and communities who have supported them. Today, and always, we express our deepest gratitude and commitment to ensuring their legacies are never forgotten. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15:13

National Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8 to honor the contributions of Indigenous people to military service. We honour the great sacrifice these men and women have made.

A prayer for Indigenous Veterans Day. "God of Love and Justice, Today we remember Indigenous people who died or were wounded in defence of this country and its freedom. Help us all to honour these sacrifices through prayers and actions through prayers and actions for peace in the world. Send your Spirit to eliminate misunderstandings, hatred, and prejudice so that we may grow together as one family. Guide our steps in the way of peace, truth and reconciliation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen." Prayer by the York Catholic School Board.

"There is no other commandment greater than these." Superintendent Pamela Guilbault reflects on this scripture in her weekly update. Read the full message here: https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. - Romans 14:8

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8

"Through His infinite goodness and love - we are restored from the blindness we have." In this week's update, Superintendent Pamela Guilbault shares reflections on the story of Jesus healing the blind man. View the full post here: https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message