Catholic Schools Week 2026: United in Faith and Community

Each year, Catholic schools across the United States honor the gift of faith-based learning during Catholic Schools Week.

At St. Agnes Academy, Catholic Schools Week 2026 is more than a celebration — it’s an opportunity to reflect on how Catholic education deepens faith, strengthens community, and prepares students for lives of service and purpose.

St. Agnes has a long tradition of welcoming families to learn about the value of a Catholic education rooted in Dominican heritage. Find out more about why this week matters to our all-girls, Catholic high school in Houston, Texas.

This year, Catholic Schools Week is celebrated from Sunday, January 25, 2026, through Saturday, January 31, 2026. During this special week celebrating faith and community, Catholic schools across the country, including St. Agnes, come together in prayer, service, and community-focused activities that highlight the value of a Christ-centered education.

At St. Agnes, this week is a wonderful opportunity for students, faculty, parents, and extended families to live out the school’s Dominican heritage in a focused way. Through liturgical worship, service projects, school-wide events, and expressions of gratitude, we can embrace the many ways a Catholic school environment shapes hearts, minds, and futures.

For more than 100 years, St. Agnes Academy has empowered young women to “seek veritas” (truth) through prayer, service, and scholarship.

This mission reflects a deep commitment to Catholic identity, including participation in regular Mass, prayer opportunities, and spiritual development throughout the school year. Events and traditions throughout Catholic Schools Week align with this identity, reminding students and families of the role faith plays in every aspect of school life.

During the week, students and faculty reflect on their shared faith through school liturgies, classroom prayer, and community gatherings, highlighting how attending a Catholic school shapes character, community, and a life of purpose.

Catholic Schools Week is also a chance to recognize the strength of Catholic school communities like St. Agnes.

The Dominican mission encourages students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially in classrooms and through extracurricular activities. The Academy’s supportive environment allows students to explore their gifts, embrace leadership roles, and connect with one another as a sisterhood grounded in faith and integrity.

At its core, Catholic Schools Week highlights the lasting impact of Catholic education on students’ lives.

The educational journey at St. Agnes blends strong academic standards with spiritual formation, encouraging students to live out Gospel values in everyday life. Whether through theology classes, service experiences, or community prayer, students learn to apply their faith to meaningful action.

This week provides time to celebrate how Catholic education supports not only intellectual growth but also moral development and a commitment to social responsibility — traits that distinguish Catholic school graduates as thoughtful leaders and engaged citizens.

As the St. Agnes community celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2026, the focus remains on gratitude for the gift of Catholic education and hope for the continued growth of students in faith and knowledge.

By honoring the traditions and mission that define St. Agnes, the week reminds us that Catholic education isn’t just about what students learn, but it’s about who they become and how they carry their values into the world.

We invite you to learn more about how St. Agnes honors our Catholic heritage and prepares young women for lives of leadership, compassion, and service. Explore our mission and learn about the faith-filled community that enriches students' lives on campus.