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Notre Dame Virtual School's Summer Theme is Speaking Hope-Sharing Truth-Building Peace. A megaphone helps people hear a message. Today, each of us has a voice that can be used for good. We can encourage others, stand up for what is right, share truthful information,...

Notre Dame Virtual School’s theme for May invites us to Move with Care: -- Walk -- Roll -- Ride -- Slide. Movement is a part of daily life. How we travel, how we care for our bodies, and how we care for the Earth. Choosing to move with care means noticing our impact,...

Notre Dame Virtual School’s theme for April is Invisible Energy: How AI Uses Power - and What We Can Choose Next Every Time we search online, stream a video, or use AI, energy is being used--often in ways we cannot see. Behind our digital world are data centers:...

Notre Dame Virtual School’s theme for March invites us to consider travel choices and their impact on our common home. Inspired by the UN’s ACT NOW campaign, we encourage students to become change makers through thoughtful transportation, recycling practices, and care...

World Thinking Day — Peace Education & Global Citizenship (February 22) World Thinking Day invites us to look beyond our own borders and recognize our shared responsibility for one another and for our common home. Rooted in international friendship, the day...

Notre Dame Virtual School's Theme for Feburary celebrates the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur serving, living and networking with others of good will in our fractured world today. We will also explore choosing peace without fear, practicing peace daily, and the African...

Notre Dame Virtual School’s January theme invites students to recognize the power of everyday choices — especially food choices — to care for their health, their communities, and our shared planet. Small actions, taken consistently, make a real difference. The Power...

This month NotreDameOnline is pausing to remember and rejoice in the goodness of God. Emmanuel - "God is with us!"  "Peace be with you!" This past month witnessed some collaborative and exciting events with people making a difference today by preparing the way for...

Make Your Money Count is the Notre Dame Virtual School's Theme for November. At any age we can all make our money count.  Every one of us can make choices to protect nature, tackle climate change, and take care of our planet. (Illustration: United Nations...

Notre Dame Virtual School's October Theme is taken from the UN's ACT NOW for a Peaceful World. Together, we can take action to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful world for all. Illustration: United Nations Department of Global Communications United...

Notre Dame Virtual School's September 2025 Theme is taken from the UN's International Peace Day 2025: Act Now for a Peaceful World In a time of turbulence, tumult, and uncertainty, it is critical for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace. From...

Let's Celebrate Creation Day (September 1, 2025) with the NEW "Creation Day Mass"  To view "the beginning and the end" animal creation mosaics from the National Shrine click here: [...

Notre Dame Virtual School's Theme for June-July-August is Community Engagement & Participatory Action. This description refers to inclusive processes that empower communities to actively shape decisions, actions, and solutions that impact their lives. We will also...

Alex Savage hopes other schools may find these PowerPoint Presentations helpful in rembering Pope Francis and/or in praying for the life of Pope Francis. Download: the life of Pope Francis Download: prayer on the death of Pope Francis

NDVS Theme for April 2025 continues last month's theme by focusing on Ecological Education and Earth Day. 1. Climate and Environmental Literacy Tuesday, April 22, 2025 55th Anniversary of Earth Day Students can help combat climate change by: reducing waste through...

NDVS Theme for March 2025 is Adopting a simpler lifestyle is about focusing on what truly matters and eliminating unnecessary clutter—both physical and mental. Here are some steps to help you transition: 1. Clarify Your Priorities • Identify what’s most important to...

Notre Dame Virtual School will focus on ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS – PILGRIMS OF HOPE as a part of the UN Sustainable Goals and Laudato Si’ Action Platform as part of Worldwide Movement.

Notre Dame Virtual School will focus on ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS – PILGRIMS OF HOPE as a part of the UN Sustainable Goals and Laudato Si’ Action Platform as part of Worldwide Movement.

Notre Dame Virtual School will focus on Good Health and Well-Being as a part of the UN Sustainable Goals and Laudato Si’ Action Platform as part of Worldwide Movement.