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Congratulations to students at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School and Santa Fe Catholic High School

Harley S., a seventh grader at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School won Grand Prize in the USCCB’s National Catholic Campaign for Human Development Multi-Media Arts Contest.  Harley submitted “The Cross of Poverty” interactive sculpture.  She won a prize of $500 and a matching grant to the CCHD-group of her choice.  The award will be given at the NCCYM Conference in Orlando, Nov 29 – Dec. 1.  Congratulations to Harley!

Third place for grades 10-12 was won by Miss Coco W. who attends Santa Fe Catholic High School in Lakeland.  She submitted a painting entitled “Support the Poor.”  She received $250 and a matching grant to a CCHD-group of her choice.  Congratulations to Coco!

We should be very proud of our student winners.  They did an outstanding job of integrating the theme for this year which was “Put Faith in Action!  Uproot Poverty Together”.  Thank you to all of our student entrants.  It is wonderful that you are using your artistic gifts from God to bring attention to a such a pervasive social problem.

Office of Catholic Schools
Mission Statement

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Orlando proclaim the Gospel message within an academic environment of excellence. We challenge students to be creative and critical thinkers who integrate faith, worship, moral leadership, and compassion in order to create a more just and humane world.

At the Diocese of Orlando, the Catholic School Advantage is rooted in high academic achievement and a community of faith that brings together students and their families, faculty and the Church. Together we are preparing our young people to live in a global world by sharing Gospel values and living Christ’s message of salvation.

- Excellence in Academic Achievement
- Centers of Evangelization
- Family and a Community of Faith
- Service and Extra-Curricular Programs
- Maintaining High Standards
- Investing in Our Future

For more on Catholic School Advantage click HERE

A Message from the Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Mr. Henry P. Fortier

The cornerstone of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Orlando is their Catholic identity.  Our schools proclaim the Gospel message within an academic environment of excellence that challenges students to be creative and critical thinkers who integrate faith, moral leadership and compassionate service in order to create a more just and humane world. More