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Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation has announced 20 innovative projects across the division for the upcoming school year, and five scholarships recipients for 2024.
A total of $28,500 will be put towards the projects and scholarships.
“This year, the board of directors is pleased that a unique collection of innovative and environmental projects and scholarships have been approved to maintain our commitment and dedication to nurturing and promoting Catholic education in our community and making Christ known to all of the beautiful children we were created to serve,” said Kim Pasula, chair of the foundation’s board of directors, in a statement.
“For over 15 years, the Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation has been raising resources from our community to fund faith-based initiatives that cannot be funded or provided through government sources. The board wishes to express our gratitude and recognize all of the donors, philanthropists and sponsors that have allowed the foundation to make this good and loving work come to life.”
This year, $500 Grade 12 Scholarships were awarded to École Secondaire Notre Dame High School student Devon McConnell, as well as St. Joseph High School students Ariel Dawn Moffat, Krysel Kanu, and Jessica Njeri Muchiri.
Alumnus Thomas Bouchard was the sole recipient of a $1,500 alumni scholarship.
Highlights of the approved projects include:
• The 2025 Grow Kids Conference.
• Camille Singers and a Rosary Garden/Prayer Path of Senses at École Camille J. Lerouge School.
• The Kindness Crusaders Program at École Mother Teresa School.
• A faith retreat and service project at Father Henri Voisin School.
• Generations Connect: Students Building Connections with Seniors at Holy Family School.
• A garden and authentic faith activities at Maryview School.
• The Seton Serves Program at St. Elizabeth Seton School.
• Faith retreats at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School.
• The Tabernacle Project at St. Gregory the Great School.
• Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph High School.
• The Steps to Success Program at St. John Paul II Outreach School.
• SLR Vocal Soul – Choral Music Engagement and Soar Like a Golden Eagle Positive Recognition Program at St. Lorenzo Ruiz Middle School.
• A school theatrical production at St. Martin de Porres School.
• A “Bear Garden” natural learning space at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School.
• Mass at Sacred Heart Church of the First People and faith projects at St. Patrick’s Community School.
• The RCMP Member and Student Connection Program, and the Game Board Evaluator and Community Builder Program at St. Teresa of Avila School.
Red Deer Advocate Staff
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