Catholic Schools Week Activities & Free February Bulletins
Catholic Schools Week is a special time to celebrate everything that makes Catholic education awesome—faith, learning, and the chance to grow as a community. It’s also the perfect excuse to shake up your routine and bring some creative energy into your religion classroom with Catholic Schools Week Activities!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered with some easy and meaningful Catholic Schools Week activities that will get your students thinking, sharing, and having fun. Let’s dive in!
1. Start with the History of Catholic Schools
A great way to kick off Catholic Schools Week is by helping students understand the history behind Catholic education and why we celebrate this week every year. You can use reading comprehension packets about the History of Catholic Schools and Catholic Schools Week History to make it super easy. Did you know that Catholic Schools Week was started in the 1970s?
These packets give students a chance to practice reading skills while learning about the mission of Catholic schools and their impact on the world. Afterward, spark some group discussions or have students share one thing they love about their own Catholic school.
2. Celebrate Faith in Action
Catholic Schools Week is all about living your faith, and what better way to do that than through acts of service? Here are a few simple Catholic Schools Week activities to inspire your students:
- Write thank-you cards to teachers, staff, or parishioners.
- Create prayer cards to share with others in your community.
- Collect donations or supplies for a local charity.
Even small actions can make a big impact and help students understand the importance of service in their faith journey.
3. Saint Spotlight Day
Dedicate each day of Catholic Schools Week to a different saint who was an educator, student, or patron of learning. Have students learn about the saint’s life through short readings, videos, or group research, and discuss how their example can inspire us today. Here are some Saint Ideas: Saint John Bosco, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Frances Cabrini, and Servant of God Father Flanagan. If you’re using reading comprehension activities in class, here are a few tips on making it successful.
4. Gratitude Chain
Give each student strips of paper to write something they’re thankful for about their Catholic school—friends, teachers, opportunities, or even their favorite class! Link the strips together to create a gratitude chain to hang in your classroom or hallway.
5. Get Creative with Collaborative Projects
Collaborative Coloring Pages & Writing Prompts
These Catholic Schools Week activities combine art and reflection. Give your students a big collaborative coloring page to work on together while using writing prompts to reflect on what makes Catholic education special to them.
Once everything’s done, display their work on a big bulletin board. It’s more than just a cute display—when students see their thoughts and work in the hallway, they feel proud and know their voice matters. Plus, parents and visitors will love seeing the deeper meaning behind the decorations.
Why It Matters
Catholic Schools Week is more than just a fun week (though it definitely is fun!). It’s a chance to remind students why Catholic education is special—combining faith, learning, and service to help them grow into amazing people.
With activities like history lessons, collaborative projects, and service ideas, you can make this week meaningful and memorable for your students. Plus, when you showcase their work in the hallways, it sends a message that their voices and contributions matter.
So, what are your go-to Catholic Schools Week activities? Share your ideas in the comments, and let’s make this celebration the best one yet!
February Catholic Kids Bulletin
***There are THREE ways to get Catholic Kids Bulletins***
- ✨ 1. Enjoy a FREE Download!
- I created these bulletins as a new mom who couldn’t afford resources like this for my kiddos. So, these will always be free for anyone who needs them! Free downloads are made available a week or two before each new month begins.
- ✨2. Monthly Purchase
- Not ready to commit to a full year? No problem! You can buy this month’s bulletins for just $9 to help support my small business.
- ✨3. Full-Year Purchase
- Save time and get the entire YEAR of Catholic Kids Bulletins in one easy download! This comprehensive resource includes both Spanish and English versions, covering every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. This page includes detailed descriptions of the bulletins if you want more information.
- ✝️ Weekly Gospel Connection:
- Each bulletin includes a coloring page that reflects the week’s Gospel reading.
- ✨ Saint of the Week:
- Each week highlights a Catholic Saint, inspiring kids with the stories of holy men and women.
- ✍️ Weekly Activities:
- Kids can dive into fun activities, which are different every week. The bulletins may include Psalm tracing, mazes, color-by-number, puzzles, and word searches.
- ✔️Mass Liturgy Outline:
- The top of each bulletin features an outline of the Mass, helping kids learn the order and structure of the liturgy as they follow along.
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If you like these bulletins and want to extend the learning about the Mass, check out these activities!
February Catholic Kids Bulletin
Febrero Boletín para Niños Católicos
February Bulletins include…
- ✝️ Ordinary Time
- ✝️ Saint Josephine Bakhita
- ✝️ Saint Paul Miki
- ✝️ Saint Blaise
- ✝️ Saint Valentine (Check out this skit about Saint Valentine!)
- ✝️ Saint Francisco and Jacinta Marta
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