St. John Paul II Day

World Day of Prayer

ShareLife Week

Catholic Education Week

National Family and Life Week

Laudato Si' Week

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) celebrates ​National Family and Life Week from May 13 to 19, 2024. 

The policies and practices of the TCDSB affirm the sacred character of human life, and National Family and Life Week is an annual opportunity to celebrate this. ​

We are called to be creative and supportive of life. All human beings have value and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, from the eldest to the youngest, from those who are strong and healthy to those who are vulnerable because of illness or disabilities, and from those who can speak for themselves to those who cannot. 

As a Catholic community, every week is National Family and Life Week, as we work together to nurture and empower our students and one another to stand up for those who are most vulnerable. 

All life is sacred, and we are called to serve and to love one another. 

• Prayers

• Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) National Week for Life and the Family

• USCCB Respect for Life Resources

• Discuss what it means to have respect for all life and explore moral and social justice (e.g., through some of the news and stories appearing online).

• Some conversations can be sensitive, so it is important to review the pathways to care​ that are available before and after any discussion.

• Connect virtually with those who may feel isolated during this time (e.g., elderly loved ones online, call extended family or friends who live alone).

• Pray with family and friends for those who are vulnerable. Families may consider accessing Catholic Family Services of Toronto​ for support.

• Consider donating to programs that are supporting individuals and groups (e.g., Angel Foundation for Learning and ShareLife​).

As part of National Family and Life Week, the Nurturing our Catholic Community team has organized guest speakers for virtual broadcasts on various topics.