Catholic Schools Week 2026 will be celebrated across Ireland from 18–24 January under the theme ‘Catholic Schools – Normal Lives, Called to Holiness’, inviting pupils, families and our school community to reflect on how holiness is lived through ordinary daily life. Inspired by the words of Pope Francis on Saint Carlo Acutis, the theme emphasises that holiness is not reserved for a select few, but is a universal calling. “Holiness does not mean performing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith,” Pope Francis said, reflecting on the young Italian whose life of friendship, study and digital creativity was rooted in a deep love of the Eucharist. Catholic Schools Week aims to highlight the distinctive role of Catholic education in forming young people who understand their lives as purposeful and grounded in faith. The theme echoes Pope Francis’ view that each person is called to holiness through love and witness in everyday circumstances. Each day of Catholic Schools Week 2026 will focus on a particular aspect of everyday holiness. Monday will explore holiness through prayer, helping children understand prayer as a living relationship with God. Tuesday will focus on love and friendship, inspired by Jesus’ commandment to love one another. Marked as Grandparents’ Day in our school, we will celebrate family life and the role of grandparents in handing on faith across generations. Wednesday we focus on family life. On Thursday, we will reflect on holiness through service and courage, highlighting examples of self-giving love and standing up for what is right. The week will conclude on Friday with a focus on joy and mission, encouraging our pupils to see themselves as joyful witnesses to the Gospel in the world. Through prayer, liturgy, classroom activities and community involvement, Catholic Schools Week 2026 will celebrate the belief that ordinary lives, lived with faith and love, can become paths to holiness.