Dear Principals and Directors,

As we embark on a new school year, I want to extend my heartfelt prayers for a joyous and fulfilling school year for each of you. Your dedication to shaping the minds and souls of our students is inspiring, and I am confident that your leadership will continue to encourage excellence in both the academic and spiritual growth of our students. May God's grace and wisdom guide you in all your endeavors, and may this year be filled with abundant blessings and abounding joy for you and your entire school community.

Blessings,

Karen Kroh

CONVOCATION - Friday, August 11, 2023

Convocation is an exciting day for our diocesan school teachers, administrators, and staff to come together. Bishop Johnston will be celebrating the mass. After mass, Fr. Tony from Knight Time Ministries will be presenting. You won't want to miss this day!

We need your help! Please encourage your music teachers to participate in singing or as an instrumentalist for the mass. For those wanting to participate, please contact Danny Baker - Director of Liturgy and Music.

YEARS OF SERVICE

URGENT! IMPORTANT! ACTION NEEDED NOW!

Please click on the link to review your school's years of service information for completion and accuracy. Make any additions or corrections to the document by FRIDAY, AUGUST 4!

This is so important to make sure all of our staff is recognized for their milestone anniversaries.

MOSCHOLAR

We need your help! To find out more: Dr. Kroh's MoScholar Letter

FRIENDZY

Don’t forget the materials that Friendzy gifted us last May. 

This would make a great back-to-school session with your staff and students.

You'll find everything you need at - Friendzy CVI Training Materials

VIRTUS COMPLIANCE

Following Bishop Johnston’s proclamation last year regarding all school employees being completely VIRTUS compliant before being in the school building, the Office of Child and Youth Protection (OCYP) is actively monitoring your school’s VIRTUS account to ensure your employees are completely compliant as we begin the school year. 

Please ensure your teachers, staff, and substitute teachers who did not return for this school year are removed from the system. Also, all current employees must be in complete compliance (Signed Ethics in Ministry document, completed background check, Protecting God’s Children training and bulletins are up to date, and Mandated Reporter training indicated on their VIRTUS account and copy of the certificate on file ) prior to stepping into you school building. 

Yesterday, OCYP did initial monitoring of our schools, and a majority of our schools had compliance issues to address. Please be aware, your school’s VIRTUS account will be monitored by OCYP routinely through the beginning of the school year and throughout the school year.  Thanks in advance for your time and attention to ensuring the safety of our students.

Please pray for students and parents as they start a new academic year. Also, pray for our teachers, administrators, and staff for a successful year.

Principal and Directors Kick Off Meeting

August 7, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm, Baum Room

(located off the main floor lobby of the Catholic Center)

Convocation

August 11, 9:00 am-noon, at St. James Catholic Church

309 S. Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 64068