Check out the full article at www.lrcssd.ca/news
Thank you to Face2Face Ministries for inspiring our students with a message of joy, connection, and Christ-centered living — shared in a fun, interactive way that truly speaks the gospel to our youth!
Lakeland Catholic School Division Update
Classes will resume tomorrow — Wednesday, October 29 — following the Government of Alberta’s Back to School legislation, which officially ends the ATA strike and lockout.
Lakeland Catholic School Division looks forward to welcoming students and staff back into our classrooms. Schools will be open and operational, with student transportation services resuming.
We are grateful for the continued dedication of our teachers and staff, whose faith and commitment support student learning each day.
For updates, visit lrcssd.ca | Labour Action
Lakeland Catholic support staff came together for a professional learning session on Understanding the Change Process.
The session explored change through both individual and organizational lenses, emphasizing how faith, collaboration, and compassion guide growth within our schools.
Through reflection and shared learning, staff reaffirmed that positive change strengthens our ability to serve Lakeland Catholic's students — and one another — with grace and purpose as we prepare for their return.
📘 💙Catholic Education Sunday
Today, we celebrate the gift of Catholic education, a place where faith and learning are anchored in Christ. Guided by His light, our schools are communities where hope is nurtured, knowledge is strengthened, and every child is seen as a precious creation of God.
“We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain.”
— Hebrews 6:18-19
As we reflect on this year’s provincial Catholic Education Sunday and Catholic education week theme, Anchored in Christ: A Beacon of Hope, we give thanks for the students, families, educators, and parish partners who journey together in faith, keeping our Catholic schools a radiant witness of God’s love!
We invite you to read this year’s special Pastoral Letters from the Catholic Bishops of Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon, reflecting on the gift of Catholic education. Please note that Catholic Education Week has been postponed to May 9–16, 2026.
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📅 Wednesday, October 15 | ⏰ 4:00 pm
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall, Bonnyville
An evening of faith and fun with:
✨ Praise & Worship
✨ Games & Snacks
✨ Guest Speaker Amanda Achtman sharing on the inspiring life of Saint Carlo Acutis
Plus: a chance to experience the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition before it closes on Oct 17!
Don’t miss it — bring a friend!
On this Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks for the blessings that surround us. Lakeland Catholic wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving.
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever."
— Psalm 107:1
Join us at St. Louis Parish Hall on Wednesday, October 15 at 4:00 pm for an evening of:
✨ Praise & Worship
✨ Games & Snacks
✨ Guest Speaker Amanda Achtman on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Students will also have the opportunity to view St. Carlo’s Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition, currently on display at the parish hall.
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall, Bonnyville
For more information, contact Riley Lambert at (587) 201-8282.
📅 Open until Friday, October 17, 2025
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall
Created by Saint Carlo Acutis, this international exhibition showcases documented Eucharistic miracles that inspire and strengthen our faith.
Check the bulletin for public viewing times or call (780) 826-3010 to book your group. Don’t miss this powerful experience!
📅 Open until Friday, October 17, 2025
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall
Created by the Servant of God Carlo Acutis, this international exhibition showcases documented Eucharistic miracles that inspire and strengthen our faith.
Check the bulletin for public viewing times or call (780) 826-3010 to book your group. Don’t miss this powerful experience!
No classes (Pre-K to Grade 12)
No online learning or instruction
No busing or supervision
No extracurricular activities or events
Day care and out-of-school care will remain open only for families already registered. All other families must make alternate childcare arrangements.
We recognize the strain this places on families and thank you for your patience, understanding, and prayers. In this time of uncertainty, we hold fast to our faith and trust that God will continue to guide and strengthen our school communities. We pray for a fair and close resolution.
For ongoing updates, please visit: lrcssd.ca/page/labour-action
🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day
Today, we celebrate the hearts and hands that shape minds, spark curiosity, and inspire students to grow in knowledge and faith.
Especially at this time, we recognize the immense value they hold in the lives of children, families, and communities. We keep teachers in our thoughts and prayers, grateful for the difference they make each day.
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."
— Proverbs 22:6
International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition ✨
St. Louis Parish is blessed to host the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition, designed and created by Saint Carlo Acutis.
📅 October 5–17, 2025
📍 St. Louis Parish Hall
Come explore this inspiring exhibit and deepen your faith through the powerful witness of Eucharistic miracles.
For group bookings or viewing times, please call the St. Louis Parish Office at (780) 826-3010.
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October: The Month of the Most Holy Rosary
During October, the Catholic Church invites us to pray the Holy Rosary. This beautiful devotion draws us closer to Christ through the intercession of His Blessed Mother, guiding us in grace.
As October begins, our focus turns to The Common Good. This teaching calls us to look beyond ourselves and work together so that every person has the chance to thrive.
You can learn more about all of the Catholic Social Teachings, along with helpful resources for your family, at: https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings
GrACE — Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education — is dedicated to strengthening Catholic education and celebrating the gift it brings to our communities. This month, Lakeland Catholic is recognized as a GrACE Champion, highlighting how students and staff are embracing their faith in meaningful ways.
From retreats and IGNITE faith groups to social justice campaigns, Catholic Social Teaching, and prayer initiatives, faith is being lived out each day. Inspired by the call to “do small things with great love,” we are opening hearts, minds, and doors through Christ our Model, and Children our Focus.
Read more in the GrACE Newsletter ➡️ https://secure.smore.com/n/0e17f4-grace-newsletter
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