OCTOBER 13-16
Catholic Leadership Summit 2024 in Seattle, WA
NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit (October 13-16) includes the New Superintendents Academy (October 12-13). See you in Seattle, WA for CLS 2024: www.ncea.org/cls.
OCTOBER 20
Mass of Canonization
Pope Francis celebrates a Mass of canonization for 14 people, including the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus.” Have your classes research all 14.
NOVEMBER 1
All Saints’ Day
Today we commemorate the lives of saints.
NOVEMBER 2
All Souls’ Day
Prayers and intercessions, alms and visits to cemeteries mark this day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed.
NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day
NOVEMBER 17 - 23
Discover Catholic Schools Week
Use this week to connect with prospective families, donors and community members to let them know how great your Catholic school is and keep NCEA in the loop: nceatalk@ncea.org, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, X. #CSW2025. www.ncea.org/csw
NOVEMBER 28
Thanksgiving Day
NCEA gives thanks for Catholic school educators, administrators, leaders, volunteers and students!
DECEMBER 1
Advent
The season of Advent begins and lasts through December 24. How does your school observe Advent?
DECEMBER 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of the “Immaculate Conception,” is patroness of the United States
DECEMBER 24
Jubilee 2025
Jubilee 2025 begins with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The celebration lasts through December 2025. Learn more about the Jubilee at www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html.
DECEMBER 25
Christmas Day
DECEMBER 25 - JANUARY 2
Chanukah
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve
A good time to think about professional development resolutions and goals. You can share with us at nceatalk@ncea.org.
JANUARY 1
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God (New Year’s Day)
Celebrate the New Year by registering for NCEA 2025: Be the Light in Orlando, FL. www.NCEA.org/NCEA2025
JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1
National Catholic Schools Week
Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week has been the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Special school Masses, open houses, whacky hat days and other student-centered activities help focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our Church, our community and our nation.
Celebrate all the daily themes in your arch/diocese and share them out nceatalk@ncea.org, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, X. #CSW2025. www.ncea.org/csw
JANUARY 29 - 30
Many Gifts, One Nation
Many Gifts, One Nation is the best 24-hour fundraising event for Catholic schools. This day is made possible with the generous support of BetterWorld.
24-hour giving period begins January 29, 2025, 8 AM ET and ends January 30, 2025, 8 AM ET. www.NCEA.org/manygifts.
Because Catholic schools change lives and now is the time to give back.