Catholic Schools Office - Western Cape

29/09/2026

The Feast of the Archangels is an invitation to remember that we do not walk through life alone. God gives us heavenly companions who point us back to Him, especially when we need courage, clarity, protection or healing.

As a Catholic school community, we can look to the archangels as reminders of how we are called to live:

🛡️ Be courageous when standing up for what is right.
🕊️ Be open to God’s call, even when we don’t have all the answers.
💚 Be present to others in their moments of struggle, uncertainty and need.

And when life feels overwhelming, we can lean on the intercession of the archangels, trusting that God is at work even when we cannot see the whole picture.

May we never be afraid to ask for their prayers, and may their example inspire us to become people who bring courage, hope, protection and healing to those entrusted to our care.

Holy Archangels, pray for us and guide us closer to God.

29/09/2026

A very special congratulations to the Confirmation candidates from CBC St John’s with the Parish of the Resurrection, Springfield Convent and St Joseph’s Marist College, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this month. 🔥

Confirmation strengthens the grace received at Baptism and seals us with the gift of the Holy Spirit, empowering us to grow in faith, recognise God’s presence in our lives and courageously live as witnesses of Christ.

As these young people take this next step in their faith journey, may they continue to discover the gifts God has given them and use them to serve others, build up their communities and be a light in the world.

Let us join together in prayer for our newly confirmed:
Come, Holy Spirit, guide and strengthen these young people. Deepen their faith, give them courage to follow Christ, and help them use their gifts in service of others. May they always know that they are loved, called and never alone. Amen.

17/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Ms Danica van Boom from St Clement's Primary School who competed for SA Karate as a Protea athlete at the UFAK Karate Competition Africa Championships in Algeria. She came 3rd overall in Africa and received Bronze for Senior Female Karate (Kata). 👏🏽

14/09/2026

Happy feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross!

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

✝️ A very happy and blessed Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to all our Holy Cross schools!

As we celebrate this special feast, may the Cross remind us all that God can bring hope, love and new life even through moments of suffering and difficulty.

May we, as Catholic school communities, continue to be people who carry the Cross with faith, stand with one another in times of difficulty, and share Christ’s love and hope with those entrusted to our care.

01/09/2026

Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, instituted by Pope Francis for the universal Church in 2015. It begins the Season of Creation Observance, which runs until October 4, the feast of St Francis of Assisi🙏

01/09/2026

Today, on the World Day of Prayer for Creation, we begin a journey of immersion — into the living water that flows from God.

Inspired by the vision of Ezekiel 47, we are reminded that where the water flows, life flourishes. 💧🌱 God’s living water brings renewal, healing and hope — not only to us, but to all Creation.

As we enter this sacred season, may we allow ourselves to be immersed in God’s love and become channels of that living water, bringing healing and new life to our common home.

Let us pray, reflect and act for Creation.

27/08/2026

Today is the feast of St Monica, mother of St Augustine. She prayed for the conversion of her son for 17 long years. She is the patron saint of wives, mothers, conversions, alcoholics and abuse victims. Pray for us 🙏

23/08/2026

🎶✨ What a beautiful celebration of music, faith and community!

Today, the City Hall came alive with the incredible voices of our learners at the final of our two Catholic Schools’ Choir Festivals. Each school shared their unique talents, culminating in a spectacular Massed Choir Medley – “This Time for Africa”, arranged by Adolf Thelen.

A huge thank you to all our schools, learners, teachers, families and communities for your wonderful support! ❤️

Special thanks to Alison for coordinating our festivals and to everyone who assisted the CSO team in making today run so smoothly. 🙏

We are so proud of every choir! 🎶👏



Holy Cross Sisters’ School Senior Primary Choir (Bellville)

St John’s Christian Brothers College Junior School Choir (Parklands)

St John’s Christian Brothers College Senior School Choir (Parklands)

Holy Cross High School Choir (Maitland)

St Augustine’s RC School Intersen Choir (Wittebome)

St Augustine’s Primary School Senior Choir (Parow Valley)

St Vincent’s RC Primary School Senior Choir (Koelenhof)

St Joseph’s Special School Junior Choir (Montana)

St Joseph’s Special School Senior Choir (Montana)

St Mary’s Junior School Choir (Cape Town)

St Mary’s School Choir (Nyanga)

St John’s RC Primary School Choir (Kensington)

Dominican School for Deaf Children Junior School Choir (Wittebome)

Dominican School for Deaf Children Senior School Choir (Wittebome)

Fr Shaun Addinall, Episcopal Vicar of Education in the Archdiocese of Cape Town