RCE to observe Catholic Schools Week

National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2015 is January 25 - 31.
As announced by Rayne Catholic Elementary, the theme for this year’s observance is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”
Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
Rayne Catholic’s week-long schedule of events include:
Monday, Jan. 26 - “Celebrate Our Nation” with a 9 a.m. performance by Harvey Rabbit for PreK - 4th graders; Joe’s Café for 5th and 6th graders; Sonic Run for 7th and 8th graders.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 - “Celebrate Our Community” with the Supporter of the Year to be announced; Community-Wide Blood Drive between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Game Day will begin at 2:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28 - “Celebrate Our Vocations” with the Godparent Mass to be celebrated at 8:15 a.m. while appreciating our priests and religious.
Thursday, Jan. 29 - “Celebrate Our Students” by announcing the Student of the Year; enjoy a 7 a.m. pancake breakfast; and a 1:30 p.m. Faith Rally.
Friday, Jan. 30 - “Celebrate Our Teachers” by announcing the Teacher of the Year; a 12 noon faculty luncheon; Annual Locks of Love hair donations at 2 p.m.; and a 2:30 p.m. Block Party.
Saturday, Jan. 31 - RCE Dinner Dance will be held at the Rayne Civic Center.