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Tampa Catholic Community Celebrates
Easter Sacraments
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This Easter weekend, the Tampa Catholic community joyfully celebrates with several students, faculty, and staff as they receive the sacraments of initiation into the Catholic faith. Through Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, these individuals are taking meaningful steps in their faith journeys, supported by the prayers and love of our entire Crusader family.
On Saturday evening at the St. Lawrence Easter Vigil Mass, we welcome three students who will receive all of their sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation:
- Autumn Castro-Sanchioni '26
- Ellie Collins '26
- Jayden-Thomas Dolan '27
On Easter Sunday at the St. Lawrence 10 AM Mass, the following students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, sealing the gifts of the Holy Spirit and affirming their commitment to a life of faith:
- Noelle Woods '26
- Alex Blandon '26
- Morgan Greaux '26
- Kamryn Christy '27
- Alex (Claire) Etzkorn '27
- Jordan Conrad '27
- Gabriela Linden '27
- Viviana Marrero '27
- Gabriela Barcelo '27
- Sophia Sarduy '28
- Julian Jimenez '28
- Giavanna Lopez '28
We are also proud to celebrate two members of our faculty and staff who are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Lawrence. Vice Principal Cheriese Edwards will be confirmed alongside our students at the 10 AM Mass, and IT Assistant Miguel Martinez will be confirmed at the 5 PM Spanish Mass.
These moments are powerful reminders of God’s presence in our lives and the strength of our Catholic community. Please join us in offering prayers of support and congratulations for all those receiving sacraments this Easter.
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Senior exams are scheduled for April 29th through May 2nd. We have made a few changes this year, so please consult the linked schedule carefully.
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Exams have been scheduled by CLASS PERIOD. So, if the schedule says period A, students will go to their period A classroom and take their exam with their period A teacher.
- Please note that there are some courses that do not have exams during exam week; these are listed in the schedule linked below. Your student does not need to be present at school during class periods without exams.
- Students may leave school after each exam; students may arrive at school late if their only exam is scheduled later in the day. If a student has two exams in one day, they may leave in between, as long as they return for the second exam.
- Seniors must wear their full school uniform to ALL exams.
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Students who are absent MUST have a doctor's note in order to be rescheduled to take a missed exam. Please refer to pages 6, 7, and 8 of the Parent/Student handbook. Administration will schedule make-up exams.
- If a student has two exams scheduled for the same time, Mrs. Kim Freeman (Administrative Assistant to the Vice Principal and Dean of Student Life) will be in contact to resolve the conflict.
Semester exams are an important measure of what students know and are able to do. Without a strong finish to the school year, Seniors are not guaranteed full participation in commencement activities. Thank you for your continued commitment to academic excellence as we conclude this exciting chapter in your students' lives!
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Do you want to dive deeper into your faith and build community here at TC? Kairos 4 is August 13-16 at Dayspring Episcopal Retreat Center. We leave right after school ends on Wednesday August 13. The cost is $275. Please ensure to sign up by Thursday, May 1. If you have any further questions, you can email Ryan Mulligan at or stop by room 114.
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Tampa Catholic students are invited to participate in this year’s Good Samaritan Project, taking place June 16–21. Students must be in attendance from Monday afternoon through Saturday morning to receive full credit for the week (exact arrival time will be confirmed by GSP). If you have any further questions please email Ryan Mulligan or stop by room 114.
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Cost: $325 | Click here to pay
- Deadline to Register: April 30 (Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to serve and grow in faith!
| | Please review the Memorandum linked here as it lists important dates and information regarding senior exams, graduation and other events. | | | | |
Spend your summer at Tampa Catholic! We’re offering a variety of youth athletic camps where young athletes can develop their skills, train with top coaches, and have fun.
Click the link below to explore our offerings and register today!
| | Tampa Catholic is offering a variety of summer courses designed to help your student stay sharp, get ahead, or explore new interests. From academic enrichment to credit-earning opportunities, there's something for everyone. Click the button below to view the full list of available courses and register today! | | Application deadline is May 1st.
Please send applications to Sherry Copestick in the Advancement Office. | | |
Don't Miss Out! Renew Your Scholarships Today!
The renewal deadline for 2025-26 Florida School Choice scholarships, administered by Step Up or AAA, is April 30, 2025.
Once the scholarship is renewed, please submit your information using the following links:
Year End Update
As we head into the final days of the school year, please note that all tuition and fees must be paid in full prior to exams.
Please contact Director of Finance, Grace Comello with questions.
| | TC Tennis Dominates at Districts | | Congratulations to our Girls Tennis team on winning the District Championship and to our Boys team for finishing as District Runners-Up! A special shoutout to Summer Bryant ’26, who automatically qualified for the State Tournament—way to go, Summer! Let’s go, TC Tennis! | | Beads, ballgowns, and big smiles! Prom 2025 brought all the Mardi Gras magic to TC. Click the button below to view the photo album from the evening. | | |
Tampa Catholic Crew Shines at
State Championships
Our Crew team had an outstanding weekend at the State Championships!
- Markus Toomey '25 took 1st place overall scholastic in the Men’s Varsity Single, bringing home a trophy for TC and earning a spot to compete at Nationals in May to represent Florida.
- Jake Collins '25 and Luke Stoughton '26 earned 2nd overall scholastic in the Men’s Lightweight Double and are runners-up for a Nationals berth.
- Leah Muha '28 placed 3rd overall scholastic in the Women’s Varsity Single, also making her a runner-up for Nationals.
Please join us in congratulating these athletes and the entire TC Crew team for their hard work and incredible achievements!
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Blessed Edmund Rice Society Brings Joy to
Foster Children
| | This past weekend, members of the Blessed Edmund Society of Tampa put their faith into action by assembling birthday boxes for foster children in partnership with CelebrateBirthdays. We are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve and spread joy to children in our local community. | | |
On Thursday we celebrated eight outstanding Crusader student-athletes who have committed to continuing their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level!
Join us in congratulating:
- Connor Fisher – Baseball, Fayetteville Tech Community College
- Andrew Surin – Football, Baldwin Wallace University
- Lillian Bridges – Softball, Salve Regina University
- Khalia Woodley – Basketball, Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Malike Campbell – Soccer, University of Evansville
- Joelynne Luis – Volleyball, St. Petersburg College
- Sophia Custodio – Volleyball, Barry University
- Melanie Keleske – Soccer, St. Leo University
| | In the Catholic faith tradition, we do not shy away from the difficulties of life. We acknowledge them as a participation in the cross of our Lord. Today, Good Friday, the juxtaposition of “good” and the crucifixion stand intertwined, demanding to be acknowledged, with all the sadness and gratitude a heart can muster. May we unite ourselves, with filial faith, in the One that gave it all for us so that we might persevere through this life with hope in Him alone. | | |
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