Throughout June, a rainbow flag will fly at every St. Clair Catholic elementary and secondary school, as well as at the Catholic Education Centre as a symbol of welcoming and inclusive communities. June is designated as Pride Month in communities across Ontario. During this month and every month of the year, our schools are committed to nurturing inclusive Catholic learning environments, where every student and every member of the community is welcomed, safe, valued and respected.

Our Catholic faith teaches us that every person is wonderfully made in the image and likeness of God, who loves us unconditionally. We are called to love one another as God loves us. At St. Clair Catholic, this means working together to end bullying and discrimination, and honouring the dignity of each individual through care, compassion, and respect.

As a Catholic school system, we continue to teach our religion curriculum through the Fully Alive and Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ programs, all approved and supported by the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario.

The Church upholds the dignity and human rights of every person, principles also reflected in the Ontario Human Rights Code. As educators and caring adults, we have a responsibility to protect and accompany all students, especially those who may be vulnerable or marginalized. By flying a rainbow flag during the month of June, we publicly affirm our mission to love, respect, and welcome everyone as part of God’s family.