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The Beauty of Catholic Schools Week

When I saw that I would be writing a blog post for Catholic Schools Week, I knew right away that I wanted to write about community. Community is the second...

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Ms. Hall's sixth grade home room posing for a photo from their Christmas party.

Presence Over Perfection: What Really Matters in Your Classroom

It’s Saturday, January 3rd. Classes start up again on Monday. You’re back at your ACE placement, your plans for the week are solid, your assignments are prepped, your grade book...

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Cup of Joe: New Year's Resolution

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill unveil their New Year's Resolutions and encourage viewers to find ways to bring happiness and peacefulness...

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Cup of Joe: Christmas Traditions

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reflect on the end of 2023 and talk about their families' Christmas traditions.

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Reflections from Vocations Retreat

Each year, recent ACE graduates and second year ACE teachers are invited to join religious men and women for a vocations discernment retreat at the end of the summer. This...

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Teaching Liturgically

I have always appreciated the liturgical seasons of the Catholic Church, and have found that the same feast days, solemnities, and celebrations the calendar hits on each and every year...

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Cup of Joe: Merry Christmas!

In this "On the Road" episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill welcome some friends from around the office to talk about spreading the Good...

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Cup of Joe: December Retreat

In this "On the Road" episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe interviews current ACE Teaching Fellows during the 2023 December Retreat. The teachers each share a great moment they've...