Queen of Martyrs, Most Holy Redeemer Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Catholic elementary schools are spiffing up their halls and classrooms in anticipation of the 49th annual National Catholic Schools Week, which begins Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 4.

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 2023-2024 school year. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2023 is “Faith. Excellence. Service.”

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. 29. 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. 29:

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

Queen of Martyrs marks Catholic Schools week with a 10:30 a.m. Mass, followed by an open house until 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Celebrating 70 years of academic excellence, Queen of Martyrs offers:

• Education 3-year-old preschool through eighth grade
• New Science/STEM Lab and curriculum
• Enhanced learning with Chromebooks and iPads
• iReady differentiated instruction for grades K-8
• Catholic-based education
• Service opportunities throughout the year
• Educating the whole child mentally, physically and spiritually
• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Offering technology, Spanish, music, band, physical education, school counselor, resource teacher, speech services
• After school enrichment, including art class, school choir, church choir, film lab, chess class, theater club, silly STEM and more.

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

Most Holy Redeemer kicks off Catholic Schools Week with an 11 a.m. family Mass this Sunday, Jan. 29, followed by an open house from noon to 2 p.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.
• Technology-integrated classroom instruction for middle school students through a new Chromebook program.
• Spiritual development through school liturgies, religion classes, and service organizations..
• A safe, disciplined environment.
• Half and full-day pre-school.
• Full-day kindergarten and first-through-eighth grade program.

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