Dear GrACE Apostles,
As this school year draws to a close, GrACE thanks you—for your faith, your perseverance, and your unshakable commitment to Catholic education. Across Alberta and the Northwest Territories, you have testified to the reason for your hope—and your witness has not gone unnoticed.
As we look ahead to 2025–2026, we do so under a theme that speaks directly to our moment in history:
“Anchored in Christ, Beacon of Hope” (Hebrews 6:19).
In an age marked by drift, division, and disillusionment, Catholic schools must be steady and radiant. To be anchored in Christ is to be unshaken by the storms of culture, grounded in truth, and nourished by the Eucharist. To be a beacon of hope is to shine—not with the light of the world, but with the light of Christ, drawing others toward Him through the witness of our schools, our communities, and our lives.
This is not just a theme. It is a call: to form disciples, to renew culture, and to hand on the faith without compromise.
As you enter into the summer months, may you find rest, renewal, and grace. And when the new school year begins, may we return—anchored, ablaze, and ready for mission.
May Christ be your anchor. May your life be a beacon of hope!
Blessings and much love,
Jesus, I trust in You.
Kate
Executive Director | GrACE
This year’s theme for the new school year is more than a slogan—it’s a shift in posture. It challenges us to move from maintenance to mission, from protecting what we have to boldly proclaiming who we are. To be anchored in Christ is to place our trust not in changing trends or cultural approval, but in the unchanging truth of Jesus Christ and the sacramental life of the Church. To become beacons of hope means living and leading in a way that draws others toward that truth—with clarity, courage, and joy. In a time of uncertainty, Catholic education stands as a visible sign of conviction, compassion, and Christ-centred purpose.
