APRIL 21
Good Shepherd Sunday
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday when we reflect on the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who devotedly and kindly takes care of his flock.
APRIL 22
Earth Day
Pope Francis’ encyclical statement, Ladauto Si’, encourages Catholics to be good stewards of the environment. Use Earth Day to engage your school community in service, conservation and prayer.
APRIL 22 – 30
Passover
Also called Pesach, Passover is a major Jewish holiday, one of the three pilgrimage festivals, that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt.
APRIL 27
St. Zita
Also known as Sitha, Citha and other variations. St. Zita was a maid in Italy, but the miracle attributed to her was angels doing her housework so she could minister to the poor.
MAY 2
National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the U.S. Congress on the first Thursday of May, when people are asked “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
MAY 6 – 10
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers in Catholic schools model the gospel every day to their students and school community. NCEA thanks you for your ministry!
MAY 12
Mother’s Day
On this day, we remember our mothers and those who have acted as our mothers. But let’s also remember our spiritual mother, Mary, always ready to hear our prayers and set the example of love and faithfulness to God.
MAY 19
Pentecost Sunday
On the 50th day of Easter, we celebrate Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Virgin Mary and the Apostles of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks.
MAY 27
Memorial Day
On this day, we honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
JUNE 2
Corpus Christi Sunday
The day of thanksgiving for the sacrament of Holy Communion. Learn more through the Eucharistic Revival.
www.eucharisticrevival.org
JUNE 11
St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas was an apostle and missionary and was among Christ’s earliest followers responsible for welcoming St. Paul into the Church.
JUNE 16
Father’s Day
Let’s honor our fathers or relevant father figures, including Jesus’ earthly father St. Joseph. Traditionally, Father’s Day took place on March 19, which is the date the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph.
JULY 4
Independence Day
Fireworks, picnics and parades are some of the ways to celebrate the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
JULY 11 – 14
NCEA and LMU Education Law Symposium
NCEA and Loyola Marymount University’s Center for Catholic Education present the 22nd annual symposium to learn about the latest information on the law as it applies to Catholic education and ministry.