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The new elementary program for religious education, Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ, presents the Catholic faith as a distinct discipline with a unique set of beliefs. It understands that Catholic education must have the effect of causing students to live their faith in the community, like these girls helping feed the poor at Toronto’s St. Francis Table.

Unique program connects Canadian Church, schools

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Pre-Vatican II babies remember it as if it were yesterday: Who made you? God made me? Why did God make you? To love Him in this world and to serve Him and be with Him in the next world.

Famous PEOPLE Players’ blacklight show has made its way into Toronto Catholic classrooms to spread its message of acceptance and inclusion.

Helping students see the light

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TORONTO - Since its inception four decades ago the Famous PEOPLE Players blacklight show has toured the world several times and been featured in films and documentaries. Now the show’s inspirational message of acceptance and inclusion is being taken into classrooms.

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St. Mike’s dean a 21st-century thinker

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TORONTO - James Ginther wants the truth. He finds it by getting help from people all around the world.

Basilian superior general Fr. George Smith launched the Basilian Network for Education and the New Evangelization. Smith says the network was created to keep traditions in education alive in an era with fewer vocations to the priesthood.

Basilian future looks to the past

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TORONTO - The 200-year tradition of Basilian education is taking a new path into the future — a path first walked by the disciples Jesus sent out two-by-two to connect with the villages of Galilee and change the world.

After nearly 40 years of service with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic school board, John Kostoff is stepping down as director of education but he isn't headed to retirement yet.

Respected educator Kostoff stepping down

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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - After spending the better part of four decades with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, John Kostoff will soon be saying goodbye.

Pope Francis visits Latin America

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Laudato Si': On Care for our Common Home

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Pope Francis has once again commanded worldwide attention, this time by issuing clear Catholic teaching on our relationship with the environment. The Register covered what Pope Francis had to say about climate change and a culture of waste in his encyclical, Laudato Si’. We included reactions from Canadian bishops and world leaders, key messages, intelligent commentary and much more in a special 12-page encyclical feature published on June 28, 2015. Below you will find articles on Pope Francis' papal document.

The Darryl J. King Student Life Centre at King’s University College in London, Ont., has received a LEED Silver designation.

King’s puts another green notch in its belt

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King’s University College has always been green, said principal David Sylvester, not just in its school colours but also in practice.

Toronto Catholic school board trustees Frank D'Amico, Sal Piccininni, Ann Andrachuk, then education director Bruce Rodrigues and area trustee Maria Rizzo pose with the plans for the proposed joint Dante Alighieri school and community centre in this 2012 photo.

School, community centre to consolidate under one roof

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TORONTO - The Toronto Catholic District School Board and Villa Charities are entering a unique partnership to build a new state-of-the-art shared facility that will house Dante Alighieri Academy and the Columbus Centre.

Toronto Catholic trustee Angela Kennedy is disappointed that fellow trustees voted not to delay the sex-ed curriculum.

TCDSB trustees vote down motion to delay sex-ed implementation

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TORONTO - A motion calling for the province to delay implementation of Ontario's controversial new sex-ed curriculum in Toronto Catholic schools has been defeated.

Padre Tim Nelligan, Senior Chaplain from Edmonton, presides over the holy Mass at Airfield 21 in Wainwright, Alta. Chaplains are the sounding board for soldiers who are dealing with the demons from their service.

Chaplains help soldiers ease their pain

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Death, chaos, silence, despair… and faith? The post-traumatic stress disorder crisis in Canada’s military is being met with a small core of dedicated men and women who have always been there — the chaplains.

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