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Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 5) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Defender of Creation: We remember his call to care for creation. May we take up the challenge of Laudato Si’ i (Pope Francis’ call to care for the environment in our daily lives). Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourn Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 4) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Voice of the Poor: We honor his deep concern for the marginalized. May we continue to see the face in Christ in all those we encounter in our lives. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Take a look back at an incredible month of March with our Cubbers! Read the latest highlights: www.lrcssd.ca/news

Lakeland Catholic Schools Mourns Pope Francis Novena for the Repose of His Holiness (Day 3) Merciful and loving God, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and sorrow as we remember Your servant, Pope Francis. You called him to be a shepherd to Your people, a voice for the poor, and a sign of Your mercy to the world. As we entrust him to Your eternal care, we ask You to welcome him into the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. Grant him peace, and give us strength to carry forward the light of his witness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Gratitude for His Life: We give thanks, O Lord, for the life of Pope Francis, for his witness to humility and mercy, and for his care for the poor and creation. Faithful Shepherd: We pray in thanksgiving for his years of ministry, that he may now receive the reward of his faithful service. Servant of Peace: We reflect on his message of peace, dialogue, and fraternity among peoples. May we carry this legacy forward. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. #IBelieveinCatholicEd

Happy National French Immersion Day! Since 1972, French Immersion has empowered students across Canada to grow as curious, confident, and bilingual learners. At Lakeland Catholic, we are proud to be part of this national journey - celebrating the many benefits of learning in both of Canada’s official languages. Check out this video featuring students sharing what French Immersion means to them! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ETk7Lx1AQeo #jnif2025 #FrenchImmersion #ACPI #LakelandCatholic #BilingualLearning #CatholicEducation #LanguageMatters

Happy National French Immersion Day! Since 1972, French Immersion has empowered students across Canada to grow as curious, confident, and bilingual learners. At Lakeland Catholic, we are proud to be part of this national journey - celebrating the many benefits of learning in both of Canada’s official languages. Check out this video featuring students sharing what French Immersion means to them! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ETk7Lx1AQeo #jnif2025 #FrenchImmersion #ACPI #LakelandCatholic #BilingualLearning #CatholicEducation #LanguageMatters

"Let us ask the Lord for this grace; that our hearts become free and filled with light, so that we can rejoice as children of God. " - Pope Francis

Easter Sunday - With hearts full of joy, we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our Christian Catholic faith. Easter Sunday proclaims the triumph of life over death, offering us hope, renewal, and the promise of new beginnings, as Christ's victory assures us of our own. Easter Blessings to our ÉNDE families. Dimanche de Pâques - Le cœur rempli de joie, nous célébrons la glorieuse résurrection de Jésus-Christ, pierre angulaire de notre foi chrétienne catholique. Le dimanche de Pâques proclame le triomphe de la vie sur la mort, nous offrant l'espoir, le renouveau et la promesse de nouveaux départs, puisque la victoire du Christ nous assure de la nôtre. Bénédictions de Pâques à nos familles de l'ÉNDE.

Good Friday - Today is a day of solemn reflection, marking the day Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross for our salvation; Good Friday invites us to contemplate the immense love and sacrifice that Christ made for humanity, offering us forgiveness and the promise of eternal life. Vendredi saint - Aujourd'hui est un jour de réflexion solennelle, marquant le jour où Jésus a volontairement souffert et est mort sur la croix pour notre salut. Le Vendredi saint nous invite à contempler l'immense amour et le sacrifice que le Christ a fait pour l'humanité, nous offrant le pardon et la promesse de la vie éternelle.

Holy Thursday - On this sacred day, we commemorate the Last Supper, where Jesus shared His Body and Blood with His disciples, instituting the Eucharist as the central sacrament of our faith and giving us the commandment to love and serve one another. Today Jesus also exemplifies the importance of being humble through the act of washing the disciples feet. Jeudi Saint - En ce jour sacré, nous commémorons la dernière Cène, où Jésus a partagé son corps et son sang avec ses disciples, instituant l'Eucharistie comme le sacrement central de notre foi et nous donnant le commandement de nous aimer et de nous servir les uns les autres. Aujourd'hui, Jésus illustre également l'importance de l'humilité en lavant les pieds de ses disciples.

Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. It thus marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent. Le dimanche des Rameaux commémore l'entrée du Christ à Jérusalem, au cours de laquelle des branches de palmier ont été placées sur son chemin, avant son arrestation le Jeudi saint et sa crucifixion le Vendredi saint. Il marque ainsi le début de la Semaine Sainte, la dernière semaine du Carême.

Tomorrow, Thursday April 9th, we will wear blue to show our support for Autism Awareness Month.

Sunday Gospel - Today we learn a valuable lesson that Jesus is always ready and willing to forgive us, and extend His grace. We have all sinned, and it is not our place to judge others. Évangile du dimanche - Aujourd'hui, nous apprenons une leçon précieuse : Jésus est toujours prêt à nous pardonner et à nous accorder sa grâce. Nous avons tous péché et il ne nous appartient pas de juger les autres.

Do you have a 3 or 4 year old who is ready for preschool? Come and check out the program at ÉNDE. We have an open house tonight for preschool from 5-6pm.

This year our Lenten Social Justice Project we are gathering food items to make a Basket of Love.

Get ready to sprinkle some fun into your day! 🎉 It's OPEN HOUSE time, and you're invited to check out ÉNDE!!! Do you have a little one that is ready Preschool or Kindergarten? Or maybe you're new to town and have a superstar student in grades 1-4? Then head on over to our school! We're opening the doors for a fun scavenger hunt that will excite your tastebuds with yummy homemade cookies...you must try them! Interested in learning French? We are a dual track school with both English and French Immersion classes. Mark your calendars and see you on April 3rd!

We look forward to seeing our families come out to Student Led Conference today and tomorrow.

Sunday Gospel - The lesson from this parable is that, the owner of the fig trees wanted to chop it down as it was not producing fruit, Jesus tells him to give the tree one more year. Explaining that God is merciful and will delay judgement, always giving us time to repent and follow Him, but we need to ensure we do repent regularly and come to follow Him. Évangile du dimanche - La leçon de cette parabole est que le propriétaire du figuier voulait le couper parce qu'il ne produisait pas de fruits, mais Jésus lui dit de donner à l'arbre une année de plus. Il explique que Dieu est miséricordieux et retarde le jugement, nous donnant toujours le temps de nous repentir et de le suivre, mais nous devons nous assurer que nous nous repentons régulièrement et que nous le suivons.

Hey Cubbers! We’re featured in this month’s success stories. Check out how our school is making an impact. Read the full article here: https://www.lrcssd.ca/news

NDHS Grade 9 leadership students are offering babysitting services during Student-Led Conferences on March 25th and 26th. This initiative is a fundraiser to assist students with school supply needs. Candy bags will also be available for purchase. We hope this service provides added convenience for families attending conferences.