Catholic Schools Week was celebrated throughout the diocese January 27 through February 3 with various activities at each of the schools.
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Dr. Christopher Cooper, left, principal of St. Joseph Regional Academy, Jim Thorpe, and Betty McCall, fourth-grade teacher, plunge into Mauch Chunk Lake, Jim Thorpe Jan. 27 as part of the school’s “Be Cool for Our School Polar Plunge." (Photo by John Simitz) 
Berks Catholic High School, Reading students compete in the “Clash of the Saints” with a game of tug-of-war. (Photo courtesy of BCHS) 
Hannah McGinley, left, and Megan Reaman, sixth grade students at St. Joseph Regional Academy, Jim Thorpe, sell T-shirts commemorating the Polar Plunge and to raise funds for their school. (Photo by John Simitz) 
Fifth grade students from St. Michael the Archangel School, Coopersburg create a peace sign from soup cans they collected for “Souper Bowl.” The service project as part of CSW benefitted local food banks. (Photo courtesy Marianne Gano) 
Elementary students from St. Michael the Archangel School, Coopersburg get ready to show off their talents and gifts before participating in the school’s Talent Show. (Photo courtesy of Marianne Gano) 
Dan Skeldon, WFMZ-TV 69 meteorologist, asks a question while visiting Holy Family School, Nazareth to speak about weather systems in celebration of CSW. 
Kindergarten and preschool students at Holy Family School, Nazareth raise their hands with questions for Dan Skeldon, WFMZ-TV 69 meteorologist, during his Jan. 29 visit at the school. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Makayla Hoole, first grade student at Holy Family School, Nazareth, volunteers to assist Dan Skeldon during his weather presentation for the school. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Elizabeth Grys, principal of Mercy School for Special Learning, Allentown, third from left, and Savanna Phillips, student, front, welcome students from Notre Dame High School, Easton for a day of fun and games to celebrate CSW, “Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” (Photo by John Simitz) 
Patti Christoff, left, teacher’s aide at Mercy School for Special Learning, Allentown, exchanges a high-five with Mercy student Emily Quist after scoring a basket during a shoot-out with Notre Dame High School students. (Photo by John Simitz) 
Betty Hader, left, volunteers her time at Mercy School for Special Learning, Allentown and makes gingerbread cookies with Mercy student Kyle Parker. (Photo by John Simitz) 
Students at Berks Catholic High School (BCHS), Reading create Valentine treats Feb. 2 for children in the pediatric unit at local hospitals. (Photo courtesy of BCHS) 
Berks Catholic High School students show off their school spirit during the challenge “Clash of the Saints” in celebration of CSW. (Photo courtesy of BCHS) 
Glen Foster, left, host for “The Brain Show,” poses a question to students at St. Francis Academy, Bally during the interactive educational game. (Photo by John Simitz) 
St. Francis Academy, Bally third grade students contemplating the correct answer during “The Brain Show” are, from left, Sierra Keenan, Michael Frank, Virginia Geiges, Landon Kosling and Isabella Fernzzi. (Photo by John Simitz) 
Teachers and staff from St. Francis Academy, Bally listening to a question during “The Brain Bowl” are, from left, Joan Kelsch, Jackie Youse, Margret Gehringer, Jennifer Smith, Maria Crail, Principal Deacon Thomas Murphy and Kathleen DiPietro. (Photo by John Simitz) 
Students at St. Francis Academy, Bally cheer for their classmates competing in “The Brain Bowl” during CSW. (Photo by John Simitz) 
Sister Lorraine Holzman shares her personal story Feb. 1 about being called to the religious life during a “Vocation Assembly” at St. Theresa School, Hellertown. (Photo courtesy of Jacque Parker) 
Students at St. Theresa School, Hellertown don crazy hats and socks on Student Appreciation Day. (Photo courtesy of Jacque Parker) 
Members of St. Theresa, Hellertown Home and School Association preparing to serve milk, hot chocolate and cookies during Student Appreciation Day are, from left, Ali Finkbeiner, Catherine Denzel and Tricia Smith. (Photo courtesy of Jacque Parker) 
Ryanna Kral, eighth grade student at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Bethlehem, plays the violin Jan. 31 during a CSW Mass celebrated by Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Bishop Alfred Schlert distributes the Eucharist to sixth-graders at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Bethlehem during a special Mass highlighting the faith, gifts and talents of Catholic schools students and staff. From left are Cade Santos, Matthew Frio, Lyubomir Tonev, Cole Griffin, Alex Miner, Santo Raneri and Matthew Morales. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Members of the hand bell choir at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Bethlehem performing a musical selection during Mass are, from left, Aiyan Elias, Mary Jo Rutkowski, Ryanna Kral, Tenley Irr, Anna Echevarria, Grace Hartman, Elizabeth Stawicki, Emma Zambo, Katy Stawicki, Maelle Pierre and Julia Pohl. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Third-grade students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Bethlehem praying during Mass for CSW are, from left, Derrick Hartman, Brayden Boyle, Ondine Murabet, Dana Clifford and Jayden Puirre. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Students from Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville pray together by candle light after Bishop Alfred Schlert and local clergy processed into the school gymnasium for a CSW Mass. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Erdis) 
Father David Loeper, left, chaplain at Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, and Father Christopher Zelonis, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel, Minersville, concelebrate Mass at Nativity as part of CSW celebrations. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert speaks with students at Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville Feb. 2 while celebrating CSW Mass. (Photo by Ed Koskey) 
Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) School, Allentown celebrates Catholic school students with games and activities. Enjoying a game of bingo are, from left, Aleisha Chila, Adrianna Dergam, Jujie Khori and Kayla Muniz. (Photo courtesy of Michael Hillegas) 
Daniella Awad, left, and Noah Kelly, students at Our Lady Help of Christians School, Allentown compete in a round of cup stacking. (Photo courtesy of Michael Hillegas) 
Steve and Barb Husja visit Our Lady Help of Christians School, Allentown to introduce service dogs and discuss the task each dog has been trained to provide for persons with disabilities. (Photo courtesy of Michael Hillegas) 
Bishop Alfred Schlert congratulates students participating in the 44th Annual Diocesan Music Festival Jan. 27 at Allentown Central Catholic High School. Performances were presented by band and choir members from the six diocesan high schools in the Diocese of Allentown. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Erdis) 
