Celebrate Catholic Education Sunday October 17 & 18, 2026
Support faith-based learning and empower the next generation of compassionate leaders.
With our entire Catholic Community, we provide our children an education with a purpose and strong moral values. We all must work together to enhance and continue the precious gift of publicly funded Catholic education in Alberta.
The Calgary Catholic Education Foundation supports the largest Catholic school district in the province with 120 schools and more than 64,000 students in the Calgary Catholic School District. Our mission is to enrich the educational experience of Catholic students in Calgary and surrounding areas. We do so with your generous donations received on Catholic Education Sunday.
In keeping with our faith, the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation was established to remove our schools’ reliance on casino fundraisers.
Since 2009, the CCEF has awarded over $3.8 million in grants. However, the need continues to grow to ensure our Catholic students are given equal opportunities to become tomorrow’s community leaders. Your continued support is needed now more than ever to help our students and schools thrive.
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Catholic Education Week
Catholic education has been an integral part of Calgary’s history since 1885, shaping generations of students through academic excellence, faith, compassion, service, and strong moral values. In recognition of its longstanding contributions to our community, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas has officially proclaimed October 17 – 23, 2026, as Catholic Education Week. This proclamation provides an opportunity to celebrate the lasting impact of Catholic education and recognize the students, educators, families, and communities who continue to uphold its mission and strengthen its legacy for future generations.
