<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Friday, March 13, 2026, staff from across Holy Spirit Catholic School Division gathered together as one community to celebrate the Sacred Liturgy and deepen their understanding of the structure of the Bible.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year marks the first of the division’s three-year faith plan, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open Wide the Doors – Sent to Share Christ’s Love</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Through this initiative, staff from all roles within the division are invited to grow together in faith by encountering God through His Word.</span></p><blockquote class="editor-quote" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”</em></i><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> — Matthew 11:29</span></blockquote><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The day began with a meaningful message from Father Santiago, who emphasized the importance of rest, renewal, and lifelong learning in our relationship with God. He reminded those gathered that faith calls us to humility and openness of heart.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“No one stops learning in relationship with God. We are called to walk humbly,” he shared, encouraging staff to remain receptive to the ways God continues to teach and guide us.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This message echoed the Words of Scripture:</span></p><blockquote class="editor-quote" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”</em></i><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> — Micah 6:8</span></blockquote><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The virtues of humility, justice, and kindness were recurring themes throughout the day—reflected not only in the Word of God, but also in the spirit of collaboration and fellowship shared among staff, Father Santiago, and guest presenter Katie Patrizio.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67b318aa-a2f3-4d9b-b6c8-be0002056ba1" alt="Spiritual Development" width="458" height="305" style="width:458px;height:305px;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Katie Patrizio delivered an engaging presentation that helped staff better understand the structure and context of the Bible, encouraging participants to rediscover Scripture as a living guide in their faith journey.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“It is an important day—a chance for us all to be together,” shared Aaron Skretting, Associate Superintendent of Faith and Learning. “Hopefully it’s a day to rest, connect with colleagues, and reflect on how each of us comes to know God.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Chantel Axani expressed her gratitude to Holy Spirit staff for their commitment to faith and service, recognizing them as the heart of the division. Alongside, Board Chair Linda Ellefson, she reaffirmed the importance of remaining humble, faithful, and renewed, while extending grace to one another during the challenges of daily work and ministry.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The day served as a meaningful reminder that within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, faith formation is not limited to classrooms alone—it is lived and shared through community, service, and a continual journey of learning with Christ.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for our Budget Town Hall conversations and be part of shaping the future of our schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This open forum is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear directly from school leadership about financial realities, priorities, and projected needs — and to ask questions, share feedback, and help guide strategic decisions for Holy Spirit Catholic School Division.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You will have three opportunities to participate in one of our Town Halls:</span><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – CCH Campus West</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – CCH Campus East</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – Virtual </strong></b><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97858129339" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://zoom.us/j/97858129339</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We want to thank our communities for their questions, feedback, and patience as we conclude the processes of boundary change and registration. We have received our registration updates and new registrations at a much higher rate this year than in previous years. We have been analyzing the data, consulting with our principals, and weighing out how we can best serve our students and families through this process of change. We committed to providing clear communication to families about their requests on or after March 9, and feel confident that we can adhere to that timeline. Families will be hearing about the status of their registration from schools shortly, if they have not already. As a reminder, transportation rules as previously communicated remain the same for parents making requests for out-of-boundary registration; no transportation will be provided, other than for grandfathered students. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited for the future of our schools in Lethbridge and across the division.&nbsp;</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

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