St. Teresa Catholic School
January 8, 2025
Endurance, Proven Character and Hope
"I have a feeling that this year something special is going to happen, other than snow, presents, Christmas trees and other things."
These were the words of a St. Teresa student, written in her Christmas card to me. Of all the things she wrote, this line stood out to me the most. What struck me above all, is that it is laden with hope!
Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year of Hope. Our faculty recently had a retreat, with conferences by Fr. Chris Stoley, an alumnus of our school and parish. As he witnessed to hope and encouraged us by his words, one way he described hope was, "something difficult, but possible to attain." Difficult, but possible. What comes to mind in your life that is difficult, but possible?
When you encounter something difficult, do you ever think, "It shouldn't be this way?" What if it's okay that it's hard? St. Paul reminds us that when we encounter these difficult things in our lives, and endure through them, our character is proven, and ultimately this leads to hope! (See Romans 5)
Let us keep hope in our hearts and be "pilgrims of hope" with one another this year.
Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. -Romans 5:5
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 9
- Epiphany Concert 7 p.m. in the church (Dress rehearsal 2 p.m.)
Friday, January 10
- MCA collection
- Report cards issued
- 5th/6th grade confessions
Monday, January 13
- 3rd/4th grade confessions
- Girls' Basketball 6, 7 p.m. (Home)
Tuesday, January 14
- CSS Food delivery after school
Wednesday, January 15
- STEM club first day (See details below)
Epiphany Concert
Join us tomorrow night, January 9th, for the K-4 students' Epiphany Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
St. Teresa STEM Club
Are you curious? Do you like having fun with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities? Then this club is for you! This exciting club for 3rd-5th graders will focus on many aspects of STEM, from creating elephant toothpaste to shooting off rockets to building towers and more! The club will be offered through the University of Nebraska 4-H Extension office. (A Kindergarten-2nd grade STEM club will be offered in March and April.)
This club will start January 15 and end February 19. Dates will be Jan. 15, 22, and 29 and Feb. 5, 12, and 19. Time range will be 3:20-4:30pm in the art room. When the students are dismissed from the club at 4:30pm, they can be picked up out front. The club costs $20 and checks can be made payable to St. Teresa School. Snack is included.
Click here to register or scan QR code below!
Page One 2025
See information and registration below!
Need from the Health Office
We are in need of ice cream buckets with lids for the health office. Thank you for bringing them in when you're able!
Book Fair
The School Book Fair will be during Catholic Schools Week this year, starting on January 26th during the school open house.
Recycled Paper
St. Teresa School is in need of one-sided recycled copy paper for use in printing worksheets. No staples or creases, please. Please consider donating your business stationery to us if you change your logo/letterhead.
Fleece Sweatshirts Available!
Our inventory currently holds:
1 Youth gray fleece XL
1 Youth gray fleece Small
2 Adult gray fleece Medium
2 Adult gray fleece Large
1 Adult navy fleece Medium
Reach out to the school office if you'd like to purchase one we have on hand. They are $30 each.
Light the Night
Monday, January 27th at 7 p.m. is the annual Light the Night holy hour at Cathedral, to kick off Catholic Schools Week. Come, join us to pray for our Catholic Schools!
Pius X Thunderettes Kiddie Camp
Join us for PXDT Kiddie Camp on February 8, 2025! This exciting camp, open to grades PreK-5th, will be held at Pius X High School (6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE). The day kicks off at 9 a.m. and includes dance routines, games, and a performance for parents at noon. Dancers are welcome to come back for a performance at the Pius X Boys Varsity Basketball Game at 4:30 p.m. Registration is $35 for one camper, $25 for a second, and $15 for additional campers. For questions, email Coach Evie at sievertevie@gmail.com. PXDT Kiddie Camp Sign-Up
Gerbil Care
We have 2 gerbils in the office (Linus and Cletus)! If you would like to help care for them over the weekends, please see sign-up below!
Contact Sister Mary Agnes with questions: sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net
St. Teresa School Mission Statement
St. Teresa Catholic School, in partnership with parents, provides an education faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We nurture students’ natural sense of wonder and guide them to know and love truth, beauty, and goodness, and to live as virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ with their hearts set on true and lasting joy.