Tuesday, September 29, 2026

SEVEN SORROWS PRAYER


Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance.

Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST GABRIEL CHURCH OKTOBERFEST

 

Bring friends and family and join us Saturday, October 10, for Oktoberfest from 6 - 9:30 pm in the St. Gabriel School cafeteria (3028 Providence Rd)! Come enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest dinner, kids' menu, beer, and live music hosted by the St. Gabriel Men's Club. Early-bird tickets are $18/each, $9/kids 6-12, and $50 per family. Tickets day-of/at the door are slightly higher. Take-out available.  View the menu and purchase tickets online here. 

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP PRESENTATION


The Healthy Relationship Presentation presented by the Counseling Dept can be found HERE

Please contact Bill Keese with questions.

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday 9/28 7am Mass

Confessions 11:35am - 12pm


Tuesday 9/29 Mass at Break

Confessions 12:35pm - 1:35pm


Wednesday 9/30 9:15am All School Mass

Confessions available in office

Thursday 10/1 Mass at Break

Confessions 11:35am - 12:35pm


Friday 10/25 Adoration 8:00am - 2:30pm

Confessions 12:35pm - 1:35pm

Mass at 3:00pm

REMINDERS

IMPORTANT SAT REMINDERS FOR OCTOBER 3


Please view SAT CHECKLIST for important reminders for the SAT on Saturday, October 3. Please see Mr. Hicks in the library before the end of the day on Friday, October 2, if you do not have the BlueBook application installed on your CCHS MacBook.

MORNING BREAK MATH HELP


Starting Monday, September 28, an experienced math teacher will be available during morning break to help students with math. Drop-ins are welcome or reserve a spot in advance by emailing Ms. Lynch or Ms. Fort. Sessions are held in the Flex Room (across from the nurse’s room). 

MISSION TRIP INFORMATION SESSIONS


We are excited about this opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic on March 20-27 to serve along with Mustard Seed Ministries. Information meetings will be 9/28 and 9/29 in the Student Life Center at 6:30PM. More information can be found HERE.

We will also host a mission trip in July 2027 (7/25-7/31) serving with Glenmary Missions, more information to come!

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY


Underclass Picture makeup day is Wednesday, October 7. Any student who was absent will be scheduled and given their time slot. Students who want a retake must sign up on the sheet outside Room 514.


Faculty/staff members who have not taken their picture need to do so on Wednesday, October 7.


All photos will be taken in the FAC lobby. 

PARENT DATA VERIFICATION FORM


Parents/Guardians: The Charlotte Catholic Parent Data Verification Form was emailed to you yesterday to verify and update your current contact information. Please take a few minutes to review and complete the form at your earliest convenience.


The email and form are legitimate Charlotte Catholic communications and are not spam. Information submitted will be used for internal purposes only and will not be shared with outside organizations.

YEARBOOKS AND SENIOR ADS


Early bird pricing for both yearbook and senior ad purchases!

Yearbooks are $95.00, ½ page Senior Ads are $135.00 and full-page ads are $250.00.

These prices will increase on 11/15.


ORDER HERE

MOCK TRIAL CLUB INTEREST MEETING


The Mock Trial Club is hosting an interest meeting next Wednesday, September 30, after school in Mr. DePalma’s room (513). Students are needed to serve as attorneys and witnesses for the CCHS Mock Trial team and compete in the NC Mock Trial Regional Competition on February 6.

No prior experience is needed, and all students are welcome to attend.

CLASS OF 2027

CLASS OF 2027 - SENIOR PORTRAITS


Booking for senior portraits is OPEN. We’ve partnered with CADY to capture this milestone with photos perfect for announcements, yearbook ads, social posts, and more. Spots fill fast, so don’t put this off. You can find more information HERE or book your session HERE 


COLLEGE & COUNSELING

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS


Please follow these guidelines for our fall college representative visits:

  • Visits are open to juniors and seniors only.
  • Register in SCOIR by the day before the visit.
  • Pick up a pass from your homeroom teacher the morning of the visit. The pass must be signed by the teacher whose class you will miss. Unsigned passes will not be accepted.
  • Attendance is at the teacher’s discretion. Students may not attend if they have a test, quiz, or other important class activity.
  • Students are responsible for all missed classwork.
  • If you need to cancel your RSVP, please do so promptly. Colleges plan their visits based on the number of registered students.

 

College visits are a great opportunity to learn about colleges and make a positive impression. Please be respectful, attentive, and prepared with thoughtful questions.

Tuesday, September 29:

11:00 AM - Lynn University

12:45 PM - University of Tampa

1:50 PM - Loyola Marymount University


Thursday, October 1:

8:00 AM - University of Richmond

9:00 AM - High Point University

9:45 AM - University of Maryland

11:00 AM - University of Georgia

12:45 PM - The American University of Paris

Friday, October 2:

8:00 AM - Baylor University

9:00 AM - Belmont Abbey College

9:45 AM - St. Mary's College

FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION


Thank you to those who were able to attend the Financial Aid presentation on September 22nd! If you were not able to attend, the presentation can be found on the website HERE

COLLEGE PANEL NIGHT


Parents and Students, please join us Wednesday October 7th at 6PM in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium for a directed Q&A panel with admissions representatives from four different universities.


Topics will include: admissions practices at different universities, general recommendations in the process, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities. This 1-hour program is open to all students and their parents.


Universities attending: Bucknell University, Clemson University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Xavier University.


Please contact  Leslie Tesch or 704-716-2403 with any questions 

ALL STUDENTS TAKING THE ACT/SAT - PLEASE READ


Charlotte Catholic school issued MacBook Airs will NOT work on most public school networks due to content filters placed on our devices. If you are testing at a site other than Charlotte Catholic, you will need to install testing software and take the assessment on a personal device.

SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS


September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. The counseling department would like to highlight some resources available.


Please see the Suicide Awareness Letter.

ATHLETICS & COUGAR CLUB

SPORTS THIS WEEK


WEEK OF 9/28 - 10/2

COUGAR CLUB PASSES AND PARKING


2026–2027 Cougar Club Information


2026–2027 Cougar Club Pass and Parking Purchases


Questions? Please contact CCHS Athletic Booster Club

EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE - 10th ANNUAL LADIES TENNIS ROUND ROBIN


Friday, November 6th | 9:30am -12pm Ballantyne Country Club - registration coming soon

PTO

PTO DUES


The Charlotte Catholic PTO is busy preparing a great year for our teachers, staff and students and we need your help! The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations. From back-to-school breakfasts to Homecoming, Winter Dance, and Prom, to year-round appreciation events for our teachers, staff, and administrators — PTO dues make it all possible!


Pay your PTO dues HERE ($50 per family)


Sign up to help with PTO events HERE


Please email the PTO with any questions.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

FRIDAY ADORATION PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED


We have Adoration every Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm. We need a minimum of two parents per 45 minute time slot to be present with our Lord to sit, pray, and reflect. This is an incredible opportunity to have built in retreat and silence in the busy and chaotic world we live in.

We need YOU to be our anchors and consistent prayer warriors! SIGN UP HERE

SECOND ANNUAL FAMILY ROSARY PAJAMA NIGHT 


St. Matthew Catholic School is in need of a few volunteers to help make the event run smoothly on October 2, 6-8:30PM. Pizza dinner is provided. Please consider joining us. Here is the link to the signup genius. 

ST. ANN CHURCH SILENT AUCTION


St. Ann's Annual Silent Auction opens Sunday, September 27, at 2PM and closes Saturday, October 3, at 6:30PM. Bid on more than 100 amazing items while supporting St. Ann Catholic Church! Start bidding HERE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ST. ANN'S ANNUAL CARNIVAL


St. Ann's Annual Carnival is on Saturday, October 3, and they are looking for students and parents to help with setup, carnival rides/games, and cleanup. Students can use this opportunity to fulfill their service hours, and they will provide any documentation needed.


Please sign up HERE to volunteer.

THE PINK CUPCAKE WALK


The Glove's Up Club would like to invite you to join the Jen Strong Team for the Pink Cupcake Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Truist Field to honor Jen Taylor.


Click HERE and sign up for team "Jenny Jen" Enter team password: Walk2026

COLLEGE DINNERS WITH FATHER RICHARD


If you have a college student attending one of the universities listed below, Father Richard, pastor of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, would love to connect with them! He is inviting St. Gabriel parishioners, Diocese of Charlotte students, and Charlotte Catholic alumni who are in the area to join him for dinner and fellowship.



Students who would like to attend one of the dinners should email Father Richard.


Wed, Oct 7 - GaTech TBD

 

Fri, Oct 9 - Univ of Alabama - 4:30pm dinner at Dreamland BBQ in Tuscaloosa. 

 

Mon, Oct 12 - UGA - 6pm Dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse in Athens

 

Tues, Oct 13 - Clemson University - 6pm Dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse off I-85 close to Clemson

ST PATRICK FALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED


St. Patrick Catholic School is looking for volunteers for their fall festival on Sunday, October 25, from 3pm - 6pm. Sign-up here to volunteer

QUICKLINKS

Admissions Information

To schedule a tour contact Jane Carano


Athletics Calendar


Athletic Forms


Athletics Handbook


Attendance Email

24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418


Back to School Letter


Bus Service


The Catholic Chronicle - Student Newspaper


Cafeteria Information


CANVAS


Campus Ministry


Capital Campaign


Carpool information and Traffic Flow

Catholic News Herald


Daily Bell Schedule


Drivers Ed


Health Forms & Information


Max Preps for all Sports Schedules


Parent Information Guide


PTO


Service Opportunities


Service Hours Form


Student Handbook 2026-27


Student Parking


Visitor Policy


Volunteer Safe Environment Training

Questions? contact Jennifer Jones


Yearbooks/Senior Ads

CCHS Mission

Grounded in community, Charlotte Catholic High School forms virtuous

servant leaders, united in Christ, through a Catholic education of the mind,

body, and soul.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026-27 PRESENTING PARTNER

Interested in our Corporate Partner Program?

Visit our website for more information or contact Sally McArdle.


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