Don’t forget to “fall back” and set your clocks back 1 hour. Enjoy the extra hour of fun and rest!

On Friday, November 1st, the Early Childhood Program (PreK-3, PreK-4, and Kindergarten classes) celebrate All Saints Day by “souling,” a St. Al’s tradition. The classes learn and practice special songs in Music class leading up to All Saints Day. They visit the classrooms of the School and performed for their fellow students and teachers. Leading up to All Saints Day, first through sixth grade collect canned goods to give to the children as they sing. Cans collected are donated to the local food bank. All Saints Day is celebrated by the Catholic Church as a day to commemorate the departed. Some people choose to say extra prayers or light candles. Families often visit their loved ones and sometimes leave food offerings. St. Alphonsus Catholic School has created an age-appropriate tradition and recognizes the day through song and a canned food drive to continue to enforce to our students the message of giving back to the local community.

Our students receive Catholic religious instruction with a focus on scripture, prayer, and faith community experiences. All students attend mass each Friday and/or on Holy Days. Mass begins at 8:15 a.m. in the Church of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Parents are welcome to attend Mass and are asked to sit behind the classes as students worship together. Second through sixth grades prepare and lead the liturgy throughout the year. Kindergartners and first graders begin reading at mass later in the spring semester. Students participate in the greeting, readings, choir, offertory procession, and altar serving.