Reflection

Catholic Education Week 15-22 March 2026

Catholic Education Week will be celebrated in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne from 15-22 March 2026. This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools everyday. 

The theme for this year’s celebrations is, “Christ beside me: Walking in the footsteps of Saint Patrick”. This year’s theme celebrates the significance of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of our local Church in Melbourne. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, our mother Church, is named after the saint of Ireland.  Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, the pivotal role they play within their local community and the strength of the sector. 

Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of those in our schools and in the wider community by challenging young people to live out the message of Jesus and walk the way of the gospel to reach their full potential as compassionate, contributing, life-giving members of society. There are 335 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne that educate around 150,000 students and employ more than 20,000 teachers and staff, and most will celebrate Catholic Education Week in some way.  

Our school is planning several activities during the week including taking 7 students to the St Pat's Cathedral Mass, Colloquium and Art Exhibition on 20 March. Two of the students- Cherine Kunfunda and Alyssia Ngoma will speak at the Colloquium and share their experiences of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival that they attended in December last year. The Art Exhibition includes work from 5 Nazareth Students - Victoria (Tori) Kammel (2025 Yr 12), Luisa Nicolaci (Yr 12), Mikayla Opasinis (Yr 12), Ryan Chan (Yr 8), Jelena Romulo (Yr 8).

Holy Family of Nazareth, be our inspiration and our guide.

Jesus of Nazareth, help us to grow in Faith, Wisdom and Knowledge.

Mr Peter Stewart

Director of Faith and Mission