Originally published at Southern Cross
SAN DIEGO — Catholic Schools Week will be observed from Sunday, Jan. 26, to Saturday, Feb. 1.
Many schools host special events and an open house during this week.
Please check the websites of Catholic schools of interest. This is a great time to explore a Catholic school, meet the staff and talk to school families.
Information about Catholic schools in the San Diego-Imperial Valley region can be found at sdcatholic.org/schools.
Face of the Church
Students are able to interact often with the priest serving their Catholic school. That’s especially true when a parish has a school affiliated with it.
The positive interaction between pastors and youngsters might even open a student’s heart to the idea of a vocation to priesthood or religious life.
Parish priests often celebrate weekly school Masses, and the students receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion from them.
Homegrown leaders
Erika Rosas, an alumna of Sacred Heart School in Coronado, is in her first year as principal of her alma mater.
“This school holds a very special place in my heart because it shaped who I am,” she said.
As both a student and educator, she has seen the value of Catholic education.
She said, “The values
