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🌟 Highlights this week at STFA🌟 🎄Christmas spirit dress up days! 🎄 🏈Pep Rally on Wednesday🏐 ✨Elementary Pace e Bene awards✨

At St. Francis of Assisi Academy, we are called to live out the Catholic Social Teaching of the Preferential Option for the Poor by caring for those most in need. This Advent, we are so grateful to our K-9 families for your incredible generosity in supporting our Secret Santa Senior initiative. 🎁💖 Your contributions will bring joy and love to the residents of Bow Valley Manor, reminding them that they are cherished and not forgotten. All items will be delivered this Tuesday—thank you for helping us share Christ's light this season!✝ 🎄#STFAFaithInAction #STFACitizenship #STFAFaith #ibelieveinCatholiced

GO STORM GO! A few basketball highlights from earlier this week 😊🏀

Tonight, our K-2 students filled the hall with the spirit of Advent through their beautiful singing! 🌟 Huge thanks to Mrs. Hastings and Mrs. Stearn for teaching our students and to Mrs. Hastings for leading this heartwarming evening. What a joyful way to celebrate the season! #STFAFaith #ibelieveincatholiced

Tomorrow we invite staff and students to join us in supporting Mission Mexico by collecting toonies—a meaningful way to live out our Catholic faith through service and solidarity. Mission Mexico, led by Catholics in Southern Alberta, funds life-changing projects for vulnerable communities in La Montaña, Guerrero, Mexico. These include schools, literacy, health, housing, and micro-economic initiatives. Just a loonie a week has empowered countless families to make a lasting impact. As we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, let us reflect on her care for the marginalized and honour her example by supporting this vital cause. Together, we can make a difference! #STFAManyandOne #STFAFaith

🌟🌲✨🎄We can’t wait to see your Christmas spirit shine BRIGHT next week!! 🌟🌲🎄✨ Please note there is no dress up day on Friday Dec 20th as we are hosting our Pace e Bene awards for K-6.

🌟 Highlights this Week at STFA 🌟 📚 Scholastic Book Fair: All week long, including during Advent concerts! Proceeds support our school library. 🎄 Advent Concerts: Check the image for dates and details! ⛸️ Buddy Skates: Celebrate the season on the ice with friends and mentor/mentor buddies #STFAHighlights #STFACommunity

📚 Our Scholastic Book Fair is here all week—open during Advent concerts too! 🎄 Classes will preview first and return to shop on a scheduled day. Every purchase supports our school library! Let’s share the joy of reading! 📖 ❤️ We are still looking for volunteers! Visit tiny.cc/stfabookfair to sign up! #STFABookFair #STFALiteracy

🎄✨ Who wore it best? ✨🎄 Christmas sweater season is here—may the holiday spirit shine! 🎁

On Wednesday, we shared with our school community the news of the passing of the Most Reverend Frederick B. Henry, the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Calgary. Bishop Henry holds a special place in the history of our school, having celebrated our Grand Opening in 2016. His unwavering advocacy for publicly funded Catholic education in Alberta reflected his deep commitment to nurturing the faith and formation of young people. As we continue through Advent, a season of joy and hope, we are reminded of the promise of the Resurrection. Bishop Henry’s life of service inspires us to embrace that hope, trusting in the eternal joy of Christ’s love. Let us continue to keep him in our prayers, asking the Lord to welcome him into His heavenly home.

Grades 6-9 kicked off our Advent concert series tonight, and it couldn’t have brought us more JOY! 🌟🎄😊 Thank you to our students for sharing your talents with us, and thank you Mrs. Stearn for all of the wonderful music we heard tonight. Your time and talents make our band program SHINE! ✨🌟

May he rest in peace 🙏🏼 ✝️

Welcome to the first week of Advent! Stay connected with all the exciting events happening this week at St. Francis of Assisi Academy. Check out our Week at a Glance to stay in the loop. We look forward to journeying through Advent together! ✝💟

Our December newsletter is now available! 📩 Stay informed about important updates, events & highlights not shared in teacher emails or the Jr. High Hub. Click below to read 👇 Wishing you hope, peace, joy & love this Advent season. Blessings to all! 🙏🎄✝️ #STFANews #STFACommunity

As we enter into the season of Advent, we invite you to embrace the joy and hope of this special time by blessing your Advent wreath at home. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary offers a helpful guide on how to bless your wreath, along with prayers for each week of the lighting of a new candle. This simple yet meaningful tradition is a beautiful way to bring your family together in faith and reflection as you journey toward Christmas. ✝#STFAFaith #STFAAdvent

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As we light the first candle of Advent, the candle of Hope, we are reminded of the promises of God that sustain us through all seasons of life. This flame represents the hope we find in the coming of Christ—our Savior and the light of the world. In this sacred season of preparation, we place our trust in God’s love and mercy, knowing that His plans for us are good and eternal. May this candle inspire us to carry hope in our hearts and share it with those around us, becoming beacons of faith and joy in our communities. Let us take time this week to reflect on how we can bring light to others and deepen our trust in God’s promises. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” (Isaiah 9:2) ✝️ #STFAFaith #STFAAdvent

Today, our school community gathered to celebrate the Pace e Bene Awards, recognizing students for their incredible achievements in faith and academic excellence! 🌟✝️ A special thank you to Mrs. Orr’s Fantastic Firsts, who shared a heartfelt presentation on the Catholic Social Teaching of solidarity 🤝. Their beautiful performance reminded us all of the importance of unity and compassion. 💕 Congratulations to all our award winners—we are so proud of you! 🌟👏 Keep shining your light! ✨ #STFAFaith #STFAManyandOne #STFALearning #STFAAcademicExcellence

Today, our school community gathered to celebrate the Pace e Bene Awards, recognizing students for their incredible achievements in faith and academic excellence! 🌟✝️ A special thank you to Mrs. Orr’s Fantastic Firsts, who shared a heartfelt presentation on the Catholic Social Teaching of solidarity 🤝. Their beautiful performance reminded us all of the importance of unity and compassion. 💕 Congratulations to all our award winners—we are so proud of you! 🌟Keep shining your light! ✨ #STFAFaith #STFALearning #STFAManyandOne

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 We are now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉 Choose from full-time or part-time options, and take advantage of our on-site Before & After School Care provided by 1st Class Childcare, available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 📅 Open House: Thursday, January 16th at 5:30 PM 🌐 Register Today: stfrancis.redeemer.ab.ca Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! 💻✏️