Annual School Themes

2026-2027: Discover

The theme discover was selected to encourage our students to approach the year with curiosity, openness, and a desire to grow. Throughout the year, we will challenge students to discover God more deeply, discover themselves by recognizing their gifts and potential, and discover others by building meaningful relationships and seeing Christ in those around them. Ultimately, discover reminds us that education is about more than gaining knowledge. It is about discovering who God created us to be and how we are called to use our gifts in the world.
2025-2026: Build Boldly- Brick by Brick
Inspired by the construction of our new school building, our theme was rooted in construction. What does it means to build something meaningful?  What is required? What is the cost? 

2024-2025: Made for Greatness

Our school theme this year is Made for Greatness. This theme was inspired by one of my favorite quotes by Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!”
 
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2023-2024: Transformed by Your Presence

Our school theme this year is Transformed by Your Presence. This theme was inspired by the Eucharistic Revival going on in the Diocese. As Catholics, we believe the Eucharist is the real presence of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Through the body and blood of Christ, we are transformed. 

2022-2023: United in Christ

Our school theme this school year is United in Christ. As we were brainstorming themes, one word kept creeping back into my mind. When I think about St. Helens, I think community. I have always been in awe of the vibrancy and the enthusiasm and the passion of our community. Life is breathed into every brick of our building by the passion of our parents, staff, and Parish, and the blessings of our God. I believe at the heart of St. Helen School and Parish is the community. Under Father Jay’s leadership, we are a community united in Faith. I believe that is what truly separates us from others. I believe that is what Jesus intends for us- to be a united community of believers.