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JANUARY 24, 2025 THE CATHOLIC WEEK PAGE 11 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “At our Holy Spirit Campus, the Elementary VEX IQ program excelled in this year's Rapid Relay competitions. In this student-led experience, students demonstrated teamwork, problem-solving and coding skills. They designed and programmed robots while overcoming challenges with creativity and determination. Watching them collaborate and grow in confidence was inspiring. This program builds critical thinking skills, laying a strong foundation for their future.” Kelly O’Donnell, fourth-grade teacher and elementary robotics teacher “I enjoy meeting once a week with our robotics team to build, program and practice driving the robots. We built our robot from plans and modified it to improve performance and help us be consistent scoring goals. Our competitions are exciting because we get to collaborate with other teams in one-minute matches. Robotics offers students a chance to learn how to use technology in a fun way.” Davis Underwood, sixth-grade student SPOTLIGHT ON: We are thrilled to have expanded our award winning VEX Robotics program to our elemen- tary campuses. Robotics is a fantastic way to challenge students in engaging and unique ways. Under the leadership of Tracey Bender (St. Bede Campus) and Kelly O’Donnell (Holy Spirit Campus), our elementary robotics students learn about construction, coding and trouble- shooting problems all while working with others in a fun and competitive environment. K3 through 6th grade 334-649-4404 MONTGOMERY CATHOLIC PREP HOLY SPIRIT CAMPUS 8580 Vaughn Road, Montgomery AL 36117 montgomerycatholic.org Visit montgomerycatholic.org to apply, schedule a campus tour, and to learn more about all Montgomery Catholic has to offer your family! Apply Today for the 2025-26 academic year! WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “It’s humbling to get to have a part in the formation of the K3-6 students at St. Bede Elementary. I’ve been so impressed by how attentive they are in Mass, genuinely curious in their questions and joyful in their desire to learn the faith. As a little snapshot, St. Augustine says, “he who sings, prays twice,” given that … there’s nothing quite like hearing the whole school gathered at the end of Mass to sing their hearts out with the ‘Salve Regina.’ Beautiful.” Fr. Joseph Schultz, parochial vicar “As a parent of three children at St. Bede, faith is truly the foundation of this school. From having the monthly prayer challenge, to the weekly Mass and daily Chapel visits, my children have genuinely grown in their faith. They even teach my husband and me new things! I am grateful to all the teachers and staff at St. Bede for living the Catholic Faith that shapes our children’s lives.” Laura Barranco Feely, alumna and parent SPOTLIGHT ON: Theology class is taught everyday in K3-12th grades, and is considered one of the core sub- jects. For Catholic students, we offer sacramental preparation in second grade for First Recon- ciliation and First Holy Communion. Each campus attends weekly Mass and Holy Days of Ob- ligation. Our wonderful local parochial vicars and various parish priests visit with our students on each campus regularly, and are very much a beloved part of our campus environment. K3 through 6th grade 334-272-3033 MONTGOMERY CATHOLIC PREP ST. BEDE CAMPUS 3850 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery AL 36109 montgomerycatholic.org