Catholic Schools Week Open Houses Offered At MHR, Queen of Martyrs

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Evergreen Park Catholic schools will be celebrating 50 years of excellence in Catholic education. The 50th annual Catholic Schools Week is set for Jan. 28 through Feb. 3.

Each year, the last week of January is set aside where Catholic schools observe the week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members. Families can register current and new students for the 2024-2025 school year. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2025 is “Unity in Faith and Community.”

Students in Archdiocese of Chicago schools achieve higher than national average scores on standardized tests like the ACT and ACT Aspire. Seniors are purported to graduate at a rate of 98 percent, with 95 percent going on to college. The Chicago Archdiocese also boasts more U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award schools than any other school system – public or private – in the nation.

Financial aid is also available to help children grades K-12 from low-income homes attend an archdiocesan Catholic school through the Illinois Invest in Kids Act, Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Donors fund the scholarship and in return receive a 75% credit on their donation when filing their Illinois state income taxes.

Families can apply for Tax Credit Scholarships through a scholarship granting organization, which distributes the scholarships. The Archdiocese of Chicago works with two SGOs: Empower Illinois and Big Shoulders Fund.

Most Holy Redeemer and Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park will hold special Masses and open houses on Sunday, Jan. 28. If you're looking for a Catholic school experience for your kiddos, take a look at what they have to offer. Most schools offer private school tours by appointment if you can't make the open house.

All open houses take place on Sunday, Jan. 28:

Most Holy Redeemer School, 9536 S. Millard Ave., Evergreen Park, 708-422-8280

Most Holy Redeemer kicks off Catholic Schools Week with a 9:30 a.m. family Mass this Sunday, Jan. 28, followed by an open house starting at 10:30 a.m. Families can meet the teachers, view student work and learn more about the admissions process.

• A program grounded in the principles and values of the Catholic faith and the education of the whole child. .
• Opportunities for all students to grow toward their God-given potential.
• Strong academic program that prepares students for high school.
• Resources and a dedicated learning specialist to assist students who require additional educational support.
• Spiritual development through school liturgies, religion classes, and service organizations.
• Technology-kindergarten through 8th grade students are 1:1, using chromebooks and iPads.
• A safe, disciplined environment.
• Half and full-day pre-school.
• Full-day kindergarten and first-through-eighth grade program.

Queen of Martyrs School, 3550 W. 103rd St., Evergreen Park, 708-422-1540

Queen of Martyrs School kicks off Catholic Schools week on Sunday, January 28 with a 10:30 a.m. Mass in Vitha Hall (QM gym), immediately followed by an Open House. Queen of Martyrs School offers:

• Faith-based education focused on educating the whole person in Spirit, Mind and Body
• Great Family Community
• Academic Excellence
• Course Offerings in Spanish, Music, Computer Science, and Physical Education
• Great After School Athletic & Enrichment Programs
• Dedicated Faculty and Staff
• Great Class Sizes
• Resource Program Provided
• Extended Day Care Offered
• New renovations throughout the school
• Financial Assistance
• Numerous Scholarship Opportunities: New Families & Students, Kindergarten, Virginia & Philip Davidson Memorial Scholarship Tom & Kay Hanrahan Memorial Scholarship and Carla Kirkland Memorial Scholarship. Learn more about Queen of Martyrs scholarships.