april
APRIL 23
St. George
Host a virtue lesson on courage and have students write about standing up for what is right.
APRIL 28
St. Peter Chanel
Learn about missionary discipleship and pray for the Church in the Pacific Islands.
APRIL 29
St. Catherine of Siena
Invite students to write letters of encouragement and thanks to community leaders.
may
MAY 1
St. Joseph the Worker
Highlight the dignity of work by spotlighting parish and parent professions.
MAY 10
Mother’s Day
Create Marian‑themed cards honoring mothers and spiritual mothers.
MAY 13
Our Lady of Fatima
MAY 25
Memorial Day
Offer prayers for fallen service members, invite veterans to speak at an assembly.
MAY 31
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Organize a service project supporting expectant or new mothers in the community.
june
JUNE 5
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Discuss and/or have students write a reflection on Christ’s love and mercy.
JUNE 9
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Discuss her life and faith; create a “nature prayer walk” reflecting her love for creation.
JUNE 11
St. Barnabas
Practice encouragement by inviting students to affirm their classmates.
JUNE 18
Anchored in Faith: Charting Pathways to Inclusion (Oakland, CA)
This one‑day professional learning experience is designed to support Catholic school leadership teams and educators in strengthening inclusive communities rooted in Catholic identity and Catholic social teaching.
www.NCEA.org/CASummit2026
JUNE 21
Father’s Day
Offer a special blessing for fathers and father figures at a classroom prayer service or at Mass.
JUNE 24
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Reflect on preparing the way for Christ through acts of kindness.
JUNE 29
Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Teach about apostolic leadership and have students design “mission statements” for living their faith.
july
JULY 3
St. Thomas the Apostle
Learn about early Christianity in India and reflect on sharing faith in diverse cultures.
JULY 4
Independence Day
As the United States celebrates 250 years, pray for religious liberty and read the Preamble to the Constitution in light of Catholic social teaching.
JULY 9–11
24th Annual Education Law Symposium (Louisville, KY)
Learn about the latest information on the law as it applies to Catholic education and ministry.
www.NCEA.org/LawSymposium
JULY 11
St. Benedict the Moor
Share his story of humility and perseverance; discuss inclusion and the universal call to holiness.
JULY 12
St. Veronica
Invite students to perform small hidden acts of compassion in imitation of Veronica’s kindness.
plan ahead
OCTOBER 18–21, 2026
Catholic Leadership Summit
Building Bridges of Hope
Grand Rapids, MI
www.NCEA.org/CLS
MARCH 30–APRIL 1, 2027
NCEA 2027 Convention & Expo
Bridge Builders | Indianapolis, IN
www.NCEA.org/NCEA2027
JUNE 27–30, 2027
School Building Leader Summit
Be the Bridge | Columbus, OH
www.NCEA.org/Building