Parents registering their children for the sacraments and purchasing study guides through the school, at the Parent Information Evening, or through the parish.
Parents and children taking part in three Saturday morning classes (one hour in length) for First Reconciliation or two Saturday morning classes (one hour in length) and a teaching mass for First Communion. All sessions are conducted by one of the parish priests.
Parents and children reviewing assigned sections of the study guides at home prior to the parish-based sessions.
Children receiving the Sacrament of First Communion as a group with classmates from school at a designated mass.
Please note that parents whose child was not baptized at St. Matthew Parish, are required to submit a copy of the child's baptismal certificate with their registrations.
School Statement of Philosophy
School Goals
The operation of Cardinal Léger Community School is founded on a belief in the dignity and personal worth of all its students. Furthermore, it is our belief that in cooperation with our students, parents, and community, we must provide an educational environment that:
recognizes the distinct and changing spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of students from early childhood to young adults
calls for taking students from where they are and developing programs to meet their needs
assumes that students want to and need to organize their knowledge, learn to work well in groups, and become increasingly independent while recognizing the interdependence of all people
directs all students of Cardinal Léger toward the realization of their potential
In keeping with the instructional goals of Alberta Education and the Edmonton Catholic Schools Policy, Cardinal Léger School will provide:
Learning
in a Christian environment;
that provides for the achievement of all students;
that recognizes students have different styles and varied rates of learning;
that will enable students to become independent as well as cooperative learners in a multicultural community school and in preparation for living in a multicultural society.
Exploration opportunities for students to discover and explore new ideas and to develop new skills and interest.
Guidance/Support services that promote stability, growth toward self-realization, increasing independence and responsible behavior.
Opportunities for students to be recognized as individuals and build self-esteem.
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Cardinal Léger is a Christ-Centered Learning Community focused on developing 21st Century skills so that students may succeed in a future not yet imagined.
The mission of Cardinal Léger Catholic Junior High School is to provide a Catholic education that nurtures students to grow academically, spiritually, socially and physically through the development of a strong knowledge base, effective skills, and Christian values.
School Values
Edmonton Catholic Schools' Core Values
We promote the LIFELONG LEARNING of the whole student.
We provide EXCELLENCE in learning through innovative teaching and learning practices.
We strive to inspire students to GROW in their understanding of the Christian faith.
We strive to EMPOWER the student to meet daily challenges through a progressive learning environment.
We RESPECT individual diversity by promoting the self-worth and dignity of all individuals in a safe and caring environment.
Dignity and Respect We are called to value each person and to treat one another with compassion.
Honesty We are called to tell the truth with kindness and compassion for others.
Loyalty We are called to strive towards loyalty to the vision, mission, goals and fundamental purpose of our school and school district.
Fairness We must seek unity and appreciate diversity. We need to be willing to recognize and accommodate differences.
Personal and Communal Growth We are committed to the growth of the whole person—the intellectual, emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual growth of all people, our staff, students and communities.
