TERRACE BAY—Superior North Catholic District School Board, (SNCDSB) gathered its staff to celebrate their Faith Development Day, held on Oct. 24, 2022.
According to Deana Figliomeni, SNCDSB. executive administrative assistant and communications officer, The day offered staff an opportunity to develop a plan to support and celebrate the Catholic Faith. “It was an opportunity for our team to reflect on and grow our practice as a community of educators and a chance to develop a plan to support and celebrate the Catholic faith, culture and education within our school communities, said Figliomeni.
The day was attended by Board Trustees, support staff, and administration, and was co-facilitated by Paul Tsekouras, superintendent of education and Ben Jewiss, vice-principal of St. Hilary Catholic School and Catholicity and Special Projects Lead.
During her opening remarks, Director of Education Maria Vasanelli, spoke about Pope Francis’ new instructions for Catholic Schools, focusing on, “the identity of Catholic schools and current challenges,” shared Vasanelli. “Pope Francis says, to “educate is always an act of hope. I ask that staff reflect on the role of Catholic Education as an action Jesus’ mission on earth. What does this mean, and how does it look like in our Superior North Catholic schools? stated Vasanelli.
Board Trustee Wawia, Chair of the Board, spoke about how SNCDSB schools are welcoming places for all. “Catholicity is visible in our schools in all we do and is carried out in a spirit of cooperation between various parties – students, parents, teachers, non-teaching personnel and the school management – who form the educational community," said Wawia.
According to the staff, trustees, support staff and administration the day was an opportunity for learning and to strengthen their commitment to Catholic education.
