Students in Canadian Catholic schools
Catholic schools spanning across Canada
Raised in tuition assistance for Canadian families
National mission of Catholic education
This milestone reflects the dedication, faith, and commitment of those who have helped shape Catholic education in Canada over the decades. We’re deeply grateful for the work that has been accomplished, the connections that have been made, and the unwavering support of our members who have made this possible.
For decades, our annual AGM and Conference has brought Catholic school board members and trustees together from across the country to connect, be encouraged, and work together to strengthen the future of Catholic schools in Canada.
Ensuring Catholic education remains accessible to all Canadian families remains at the heart of our mission. Together with our members and supporters, we’ve raised more than $1 million to give the gift of Catholic education to families across the country—an incredible testament to the generosity and shared passion of our national Catholic school community.
Though funding structures and local traditions vary from province to province, CCSTA protects and promotes the work of Catholic school boards from coast to coast. For 65 years, we’ve listened attentively to the important needs of Canadian Catholic schools, promoted their invaluable and irreplaceable success in our country, and worked together to foster a shared vision for Canadian Catholic education.
As we review the past 65 years of CCSTA, we see a story of faith, hope and unwavering commitment to Catholic schools. It’s with great hope that we continue to build on this incredible legacy to protect and promote the life-changing mission of Catholic education in Canada.
Representing seven Catholic school associations and spanning ten Canadian provinces and territories, we listen attentively to the unique needs and struggles of Catholic schools across Canada.
We offer support to Catholic school trustees, celebrate the invaluable work of Catholic education and advocate for the rights of Canadian parents in choosing Catholic schools for their children. We partner with those involved in Catholic schools, as well as the Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops, clergy, parents and politicians to build awareness and foster unified support of Canada’s Catholic schools.
Public funding for Catholic schools varies from province to province. Nearly 29,000 Canadian students attend schools in provinces with only partial government funding or no funding at all.
Many families face difficult decisions as they balance their hope for a Catholic education and the accompanying struggle to afford tuition.
By providing tuition assistance, Toonies for Tuition eases the stress and burden on struggling families, restoring the choice in education that each Canadian family deserves.
Join us for encouragement, support and celebration! We’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting our 2025 AGM & Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
With dynamic keynotes and workshops, real-life stories of Atlantic Canadian Catholic schools and many opportunities to explore the coastal city, our upcoming AGM is already gearing up to be an unforgettable experience for members.
For centuries, Canadian Catholic schools have been educating students of all different faith and socioeconomic backgrounds. As an extension of the home, the Catholic school aims to love each child as Christ loves and foster growth and development in body, mind and spirit.
We see the life-changing impact of Catholic schools. From the keen attentiveness to each individual child, the warm, faith-filled environment and the commitment to academic excellence, it’s no wonder more than two million Canadian parents have chosen Catholic education for their children.
To keep our board, trustees, bishops, educators and parents up to date, CCSTA publishes a bi-annual newsletter. You’ll read up
On June 5, over 185 Catholic trustees, board members and administrators from across Canada journeyed to the scenic Halifax Harbourfront
You’ll read up on school success stories, provincial reports and much more news related to Catholic education in Canada.
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