Our Lady of Charity School

Visit to Mundelein Seminary

Our newly Confirmed 6th grade students recently visited Mundelein seminary. Escorted by our seminarian Connor, and visiting with Deacon Bobby and Father Ben, students learned more about the vocational call to the priesthood and the history of the seminary.

The day began with a tour of the main chapel, and continued with a celebration of Mass. Our students served as altar servers and lectors during the Mass, and loved praying and signing together.  During his homily, Father Ben encouraged the students to live out their faith in their daily actions. He reminded them that their mission is now rooted in both their baptism and confirmation.

The day continued with a tour of the library and of the seminary’s grounds. Students enjoyed playing soccer, exploring the gym, and visiting the lake, all the while learning more about the lives of the priests and seminarians. At the end of the trip, students had deeper understanding of God’s love for them, a greater knowledge of the vocation of priests and nuns, and an openness to listen to where God may be calling them in their own lives. Please continue to pray for all of our newly Confirmed as they unite more firmly to Christ and to the church.

First Communion

Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” - Luke 22:19

Children from Our Lady of Charity School and Parish made their First Communion on Saturday, May 5th. The students have spent the year preparing to receive the Eucharist, and were overjoyed when their special day finally arrived.

As a Catholic school, the celebration of the liturgy and sacramental preparation are integral parts of our day. As such, students understand the sacredness of receiving the Blessed Sacrament. Please continue to pray for our children as they grow in their knowledge of our faith and love of God.

OLC Celebrates Superkids Week

The Primary grades recently celebrated their love of reading and their enjoyment of the Superkids program. Superkids is the reading program that all Kindergarten through 2nd grade students use to advance their comprehension, fluency, spelling, phonics, and writing skills. The program features stories with the same cast of characters, the "Superkids," throughout.

During Superkids week, each grade participated in age-appropriate and cross-curricular activities to extend their learning. Students acted out stories in Readers' Theater performances, wrote their own stories about the characters, and created projects about the characters they are most similar to. Each grade also participated in Superkids related Computer classes and technology activities. Additionally, they taught the Pre-School students about the Superkids to help prepare them for Kindergarten next year. The highlight of the week was when students and teachers came to school dressed as their favorite Superkid characters and held a neighborhood parade.

Everyone certainly enjoyed this fun, engaging, and literacy-filled week!

Cicero Catholic Schools Summer Program