Catholic Education Board of Management

27/08/2026

Are you called to teach in a Catholic school? Are you a current educator seeking to deepen your vocation and professional practice?

The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) is pleased to offer a renewed Journey to Being a Catholic Teacher (JBCT) programme, designed to prepare aspiring teachers for service in Catholic schools and to support newly appointed educators in their ongoing formation.

🌟 Aspiring Teachers

This programme provides an opportunity to:

✅ Meet and interact with experienced teachers and principals
✅ Gain valuable insights into teaching within a Catholic school environment
✅ Fulfil one of the key requirements for teaching at a CEBM-managed school
✅ Reflect on teaching as a vocation and ministry

🌟 Current Teachers

Continue your professional and spiritual journey through:
✅ Ongoing professional development
✅ Portfolio enhancement
✅ Formation in building synodal school communities
✅ Spiritual and vocational growth
✅ Networking and collaboration with fellow Catholic educators

📅 JBCT Session Schedule (Subject to Change)

- September 19, 2026: Presentation College, Chaguanas
- October 10, 2026: St. Francis College, Belmont
- October 31, 2026: Presentation College, San Fernando
- November 21, 2026: Church of the Holy Family, Malabar
- December 12, 2026: Church of the Holy Family, Malabar
- January 9, 2027: Presentation College, Chaguanas
- January 31, 2027: St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Newtown

🕘 Session Time:
9:00am to 12:00pm

💳 Registration Fee: $350

Payment Details: Name: Catholic Education Board of Management
Account Number: 110000002261451
Bank: RBC Royal Bank Caribbean

📌 Please include your name when making payment.

Registration link:

https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/cebmdatabase/school-based-mgmt-system/form-perma/Journey_to_Being_a_Catholic_Teacher/jHOrj5FhVFdW20CyThSGeTyWtgexEEZUsaWtup6Y8zsAmtSMwDjrmkaEVq9W0bsFr6wZMUrnAhX9FYAKE7gbOgDT9AmjJVg1RmZn

Kindly note that attendance at all sessions is mandatory for participants to receive a certificate of completion.

Answer the call. Grow in faith. Teach with purpose. ✨🙏📚

23/08/2026

𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘-𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐀. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮…

Jesus asks His disciples a question that is as important for Trinidad and Tobago today as it was two thousand years ago: “Who do you say that I am?” Matthew 16:15. Peter answers, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16. This is not simply a statement of faith. It is the foundation of Christian life. Jesus is not merely a teacher, prophet, or moral example. He is the Son of God, our Saviour and our Lord.

We live in a country facing serious challenges. Crime, violence, family breakdown, economic pressures, political division, and declining trust in institutions cause many people to wonder about the future. We rightly ask what can be done to make Trinidad and Tobago better. However, the Gospel according to Matthew 16:13-20 reminds us that national renewal must also involve spiritual renewal. Laws can regulate behaviour, police can enforce the law, and governments can create policies, but only God can transform the human heart.

Jesus says to Peter, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” Peter is given authority, represented by the keys. The first reading from Isaiah 22:19-23 also speaks of the key as a sign of responsibility. Authority is therefore not ownership. It is stewardship. This applies to politicians, public servants, priests, parents, teachers, employers, and every person entrusted with responsibility. We are not owners of what God has placed in our hands. We are stewards.

Therefore, if we want a better Trinidad and Tobago, we must begin with ourselves. We cannot condemn corruption while being dishonest ourselves. We cannot complain about violence while encouraging hatred. We cannot demand stronger families while neglecting prayer, discipline, and responsibility in our own homes.

Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” If we truly answer, “You are the Christ,” then Christ must become Lord of our families, our work, our decisions, our relationships, and our public life. The Church has a mission to Trinidad and Tobago. We must be people of truth when there is dishonesty, peace when there is violence, forgiveness when there is hatred, and hope when there is despair.

Let us therefore renew our faith in Jesus Christ and pray for our nation, our families, our leaders, our young people, and those affected by violence. May Trinidad and Tobago rediscover that genuine renewal begins with converted hearts. Jesus Christ is Lord, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against His Church.

Fr. David.

20/08/2026

Congratulations to Johnathan Charan is from Presentation College Chaguanas

18/08/2026

Please note that our office will be closed tomorrow

09/08/2026

𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐀. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮…

In today's Gospel Matthew 14:22-33, Peter does the impossible. At the invitation of Jesus, he steps out of the boat and walks on the water. As long as his eyes remain fixed on Christ, the storm cannot defeat him. However, the moment he focuses on the wind and the waves, fear overcomes faith, and he begins to sink.

That image is painfully relevant for Trinidad and Tobago. Our nation is caught in a storm, not merely of economic uncertainty or crime, but of deepening racial division. More and more, we are encouraged to see each other through the lens of race before we see each other as neighbours. Fear is replacing trust, and suspicion is replacing solidarity.

The greatest tragedy is that some have discovered that division is profitable. There are politicians who know that a frightened people are easier to manipulate than a united people. Rather than healing old wounds, they reopen them. Rather than appealing to our highest ideals, they exploit our deepest fears. They calculate that if citizens can be persuaded to fear one another, they themselves will gain power. The Christian must reject such politics.

Whenever anyone, regardless of party or position, uses race as a weapon, spreads resentment, or encourages one group to distrust another for personal or political gain, they are working against the unity that Christ died to establish.

The Church must never become an echo chamber for racial prejudice. Our loyalty is first to Jesus Christ, never to tribe, ethnicity, or political ideology.

Peter did not sink because the storm was strong. He sank because he took his eyes off Jesus.

We, too, will sink if we become consumed by racial grievances instead of Gospel values. No race can flourish while the nation is fractured. No election victory is worth sacrificing the soul of a people.

Christ speaks the same words He spoke on the lake: "Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid."

Fear divides. Christ unites.

If Trinidad and Tobago keeps looking at the waves of race, we will sink together. However, if we fix our eyes on Christ, refuse to be manipulated by those who profit from division, and recognise in every citizen the image of God, then this nation can still walk above the storm. May we never allow hatred to accomplish what the wind and waves could not.

Fr. David.

07/08/2026

03/08/2026

💙✨ A Fond Farewell and Heartfelt Thank You ✨💙

On Friday, the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) bid farewell to three valued members of staff:

🌟 Aurea Honoré
🌟 Leonard Garcia
🌟 Marilyn Aqui

We extend our deepest gratitude for their years of dedicated service, professionalism, and commitment to Catholic education. Through their hard work and unwavering support, they have made a lasting contribution to the mission of the CEBM and the many school communities we serve.

As they begin a new chapter, we thank them for their invaluable contributions and wish them continued success, good health, and happiness in the years ahead.

🙏 Thank you, Aurea, Leonard, and Marilyn, for your service and the legacy you leave behind. Your impact will be remembered and appreciated.

02/08/2026

𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐀. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮…

The Gospel of Matthew 14:13-21 presents one of the best-known miracles of Jesus, the feeding of the five thousand. The disciples saw only scarcity. They had five loaves and two fish, hardly enough for such a crowd. Jesus saw something different. He saw an opportunity for faith. Taking their small offering, He blessed it, broke it, and fed everyone until all were satisfied.

This miracle speaks directly to us and to our nation. Trinidad and Tobago is experiencing many challenges. Families struggle with the rising cost of living. Crime continues to wound our communities. Many young people wonder what the future holds, while others are tempted to lose hope. It is easy to focus only on what we lack.

Jesus asks us the same question He asked His disciples: What do you have? He does not ask us to solve every problem alone. He asks us to place our gifts, however small, into His hands.

Our five loaves and two fish may be acts of kindness, honesty, forgiveness, generosity, or faithful prayer. A parent who sacrifices for a child, a teacher who inspires, a young person who rejects violence, a business owner who acts with integrity, or a parish that welcomes the lonely all become instruments through which Christ feeds His people.

The first reading taken from Isaiah 55:1-3 reminds us that God alone satisfies the deepest hunger of the human heart. Through Isaiah He invites everyone to come freely and receive the food that truly gives life. Saint Paul in Romans 8:35, 37-39 strengthens our confidence by reminding us that nothing, not hardship, suffering, fear, or even death, can separate us from the love of Christ.

Every Eucharist continues the miracle of today's Gospel. Jesus takes ordinary bread and transforms it into His Body, the Bread of Life. Nourished by Him, we are sent into the world to become bread for others.

Our country does not need more despair. It needs disciples whose hearts have been transformed by Christ. If each of us offers what we have, Christ will multiply our efforts beyond anything we can imagine. May we celebrate the Eucharist trusting that the Lord who fed the multitude is still at work among us, bringing hope, healing, and peace to Trinidad and Tobago.

Fr. David.

26/07/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐀. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮…

In today's Gospel Matthew 13:44-52, Jesus gives us two beautiful images of the Kingdom of Heaven: a treasure hidden in a field and a pearl of great price. In both parables, those who discover these precious gifts immediately recognize their value. Filled with joy, they willingly give up everything to possess them. Through these parables, Jesus invites us to reflect on what we treasure most in our lives.

As we gather as a school community, these images speak to us in a special way. The hidden treasure and the pearl of great price are not found in buildings, textbooks, or examination results. Rather, the true treasures that God has entrusted to us are our students and our teachers.

Every student carries within them gifts, talents, and possibilities placed there by God. Like treasure hidden beneath the earth, these qualities are not always obvious at first. Some students discover their strengths quickly, while others need time, patience, and encouragement. Yet each child is precious in God's eyes and possesses unique gifts meant to enrich the world.

Our teachers, too, are pearls of great price. Through their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment, they help to uncover the treasure hidden within every young person. Day after day, often without recognition, they teach, guide, encourage, and inspire. Their vocation is not simply to pass on knowledge but also to shape hearts and minds.

The first reading 1 Kings 3:5. 7-12 presents Solomon asking God, not for wealth or power, but for wisdom and understanding. This is the wisdom that our schools need today: the wisdom to recognize the dignity of every student, to appreciate the generosity of our teachers, and to remember that true success is measured not only by achievements but by character, compassion, and faith.

The Gospel ultimately reminds us that the greatest treasure is Christ himself. He calls us to seek his Kingdom above all else and to recognize his presence in one another. May our students and teachers always know how valued they are, and may we continue to nurture the precious gifts God has placed among us.

Fr. David.