The Friends and Advocates of Catholic Education (FACE) hosted a Lobby Day at Queen’s Park on Tuesday May 14th where the Co-Executive Directors of OAPCE and all the Catholic Partners met with MPPs and other Catholic partners to express the importance of Catholic Education. The Archbishop of Toronto, His Grace Francis Leo as well as […]
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Would you like to be more involved in Catholic Education? Are you an OAPCE Representative for your school and would like to contribute more to our association? How about being part of our team and representing your region, well then become an OAPCE Ambassador! We are currently looking for parents who can give some of
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Advocacy 101: The Power of Speaking Up for our Children and Catholic Education Introduction: Advocacy plays a crucial role in ensuring that our children receive the best education possible and that our Catholic values are preserved. The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) understands the importance of parents’ voices in advocating for their
Nurturing Human Rights, Dignity, and Respect: The Significance of Family Education in Ontario Catholic Schools. In a world that often seems divided by differences, it is more important than ever to promote human rights, dignity, and respect. These fundamental values form the cornerstone of Ontario Catholic Family Life Education, instilling in students the knowledge and
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Join Us in Celebrating 85 Years of Advocacy with OAPCE This 2024, we at the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) are excited to celebrate a significant milestone – our 85th anniversary. As highlighted in a recent article by John Wilson in the Catholic Register, our journey since 1939 has been one of
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SAVE THE DATE! OAPCE 85: A CELEBRATION OF CHANGE, COMMITMENT & CATHOLIC EDUCATION WHEN: SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2024 WHERE: TORONTO WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE OUR FIRST GUEST WILL BE HIS GRACE ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS LEO WHO WILL LEAD US IN HOLY MASS. MORE INFO TO COME MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DISTRIBUTION LIST TO
Home, School, and Church Working Together – OAPCE Brings the 3 Fundamental Pillars of the Community A child’s upbringing and education should never be seen as separate aspects of their life. Instead, they should be interconnected and supported by a strong partnership between the home, school, and church. This collaboration forms the foundation for a
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SPECIAL EDUCATION AND YOUR CHILD – A PARENT TO PARENT POST Does your child have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a Special Education need? If so, you are not alone – according to the Ontario Ministry of Education, 17.4% of students in 2021-2022 received Special Education programs and/or services. How can you ensure
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In November, we had the honor of attending a meeting with Most Rev. Archbishop Leo at the Head office of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Archdiocese of Toronto includes the City of Toronto, as well as the surrounding regional municipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, and the northern section of Simcoe County. As advocates for
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WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? A PARENT TO PARENT POST When Jesus asked the disciples who others said he was, they offered a variety of persons alive and dead. Jesus then asked the disciples directly, who they say He was. The teaching illustrated the importance of identification and mission. What did Jesus say about
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