The Christmas Spirit is blanketing the Central Catholic Campus for the month of December: Elf The Musical, the Christmas Project, the Winter Art Expo, the Band & Chorus Concert, the VISIONS Christmas Coffeehouse, and more.

Wishing you all a very Raider Christmas!

The Christmas Menu

• The Theatre Guild Presents 'Elf The Musical'
• The Christmas Project
• Raider Winter Wonderland
• Christmas in the Catalano Memorial Library
• The Winter Art Expo
• The Winter Band & Chorus Concert
• The Raider Family Christmas Gift-Wrapping Party
• The Advent & Christmas Prayer Service
• VISIONS Christmas Coffeehouse
• Holiday Shopping: Raider Campus Store
• Girls Alumnae Basketball
• Christmas Vacation
• Support CCHS
• Merry Christmas from Central Catholic

 

The Theatre Guild Presents 'Elf The Musical'

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

Join the Theatre Guild and discover "the best way to spread Christmas cheer."

• 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 5, 2024 (SOLD OUT)
• 7:00 PM, Friday, December 6, 2024 (SOLD OUT)
• 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 (SOLD OUT)

Allan B. Rogers Memorial Theater, Central Catholic High School

Visit 'Singing Loud for All to Hear' for more information.

 

The Christmas Project

Each year, the Central Catholic High School community sponsors local families to provide support during Christmas. The Christmas Project was created by Central Catholic students and continues in this tradition 24 years later!

This year, we are inviting you to discern how you can support others this season.

• Can you donate a package of diapers or baby wipes?
• Can you afford to donate travel sized toiletries so that people experiencing homelessness can shower with the items they might need?
• Could you stretch and donate a $25 gift card to Market Basket or Walmart so that a family could purchase needed household items for Christmas?
• If you, your family, your homeroom, your team, or friend group would like to do something in the spirit of giving this season, please stop by the Christmas tree in the main lobby and take a gift tag off of the tree.

All items should be purchased and returned no later than Thursday, December 12.

The Christmas Project Team

Student Leaders

• Amelia Castillo '25
• Michelle Cuevas Tineo '26
• Sierra Hudson '26

Adult Leaders

• Mrs. Vicki Blaszak, Campus Minister
• Mrs. Diana Chase, Religious Studies Teacher

Visit the Christmas Project page for more details or to make an online gift.

 

A Raider Winter Wonderland

The Central Catholic Campus in December

The Student Council and the Office of Student Activities are sponsoring a Central Festival of Trees and other fun activities, including ornament decorating, leading up to Christmas,

Clubs, Departments, Sports Teams, and other groups volunteered to decorate a tree. Six foot tall, artificial, un-lit trees were provided for participating groups.

The trees are on display around the school for the month of December.

In addition, the Art Club is decorating windows around campus.

 

Christmas in the Catalano Memorial Library

Library dedicated to the Memory of G. Thomas Catalano '50 and Marie Catalano

The Catalano Memorial Library is celebrating Christmas and a love of reading in a number of different ways, including:

'Tis the Season for Reading Raffles

We encourage you to participate in the Catalano Memorial Library's 'Tis the Season to be Reading Raffle. Simply check out a book from the library between 12/2 - 12/16 and we'll fill out a raffle ticket for you. Four winners will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17 during announcements. Prize bags will include a number of fun festive items and Central swag.

Blind Date with a Book Bag, Christmas Edition

Not sure what to read? We're happy to do your holiday shopping for you and make you a Christmas edition of our Blind Date with a Book Bag. Choose two or three genres or themes that you might be interested in checking out and we will put together a bag of library books and goodies for you.

Holiday Memories Bulletin Board

Share a brief description of your favorite holiday memory with the Catalano Memorial Library by filling out this Google form and we'll add it to our bulletin board outside the library.

Visit the Catalano Memorial Library Page

 

The Winter Art Expo

5:00 PM, Friday, December 13 - 2nd & 3rd Floor Art Galleries

Visual art students will be showcasing their talents at the Winter Art Expo!

Open to the public - free admission.

Join us to admire art, interact with creators, or simply see where the night takes you!

Featuring artwork from:

• AP Studio Art
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Drawing & Painting
• Visual Art 2
• Intro to Visual Art

Followed at 7:00 PM by the Winter Band & Chorus Concert in the Rogers Memorial Theater.

Contact:

• Mrs. Lauren Roeser, Fine & Performing Arts Department Chair, lroeser@manxiangyun.com

Christmas Shopping in the Raider Campus Store

The Raider Campus Store will be open for special holiday hours from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM before and during the Art Expo on Friday, December 13.

Raider Campus Store

 

The Winter Band & Chorus Concert

7:00 PM, Friday, December 13 - Rogers Memorial Theater

Join us for an evening of winter and Christmas music, featuring our Band and Choral programs.

Open to the public - free admission.

Doors will open to the audience at 6:45 PM.

The concert will begin at 7:00 PM.

Featuring:

• Band
• Jazz Band
• Concert Choir
• Central Harmony
• and more.

Contacts:

• Mr. Bruce Denmead, Teacher & Band Director, bdenmead@manxiangyun.com
• Mrs. Maureen Shanahan, Concert Choir & Central Harmony Director, mshanahan@manxiangyun.com

Christmas Shopping in the Raider Campus Store

The Raider Campus Store will be open for special holiday hours from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM before the Band & Chorus Concert on Friday, December 13.

Raider Campus Store

 

The Raider Family Christmas Gift-Wrapping Party

12:30 PM, Saturday, December 14, 2024 - Memorial Gymnasium

'Tis the season for giving!

Join members of the Student Alumni Association (SAA) for a gift-wrapping party filled with cheer!

Bring your family and enjoy hot chocolate, treats, holiday crafts, and movies with a special appearance by Santa himself!

Admission is one new children's toy per family. Details on registration page. All toys will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence.

Click here to view and download photos from last year's event on Raider SmugMug.

Register today

 

The Advent & Christmas Prayer Service

10:10 AM, Thursday, December 19 - Memorial Gymnasium

The Central Catholic community comes together to celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Advent & Christmas Prayer Service.

Click here to view and download photos from last year's Prayer Service.

 

VISIONS Christmas Coffeehouse

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Baroni Hall

Join us for our annual Christmas Coffeehouse brought to you by the Visions Literary & Arts Magazine.

Coffeehouse showcases the talents of students and faculty from across our CCHS community!

The event is FREE and open to all CCHS students and staff.

Come enjoy live entertainment and free refreshments in a warm and supporting environment.

Click here to view and download photos from the 2023 event on Raider SmugMug.

 

Holiday Shopping

Raider Campus Store - South Wing

The Raider Campus Store offers a wide range of Central Catholic High School apparel, novelties, and school supplies.

Raider Campus Store

Christmas Hours in December

Christmas Hours

• 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 5, 2024 (Theatre Guild Musical)
• 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2024 (Art Expo & Winter Concert)
• 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 19, 2024

Weekly Hours

• Monday through Friday
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

**Note: there may be times when the Raider Campus Store will not be open during these times due to volunteer coverage.

Weekly Hours

**Note: there may be times when the Raider Campus Store will not be open during these times due to volunteer coverage.

The Raider Campus Store Online

If you don't have time to come on Campus to shop at the Raider Campus Store - order by December 13 online to make sure you receive your items before Christmas.

To view our catalog and make an online purchase, visit:

Online Raider Campus Store

Online orders will be shipped once a week.

**Please note in order to receive your items in time for Christmas, orders to be shipped must be placed by Friday, December 13.

 

Alumnae Girls Basketball Game

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Memorial Gymnasium

Alumnae from the Girls Basketball Team are invited back to campus for the Alumnae Girls Basketball Game.

Click here to sign up.

 

Christmas Vacation

Have a safe, fun, and relaxing Christmas break!

The last day of classes is Thursday, December 19, and Christmas Break begins on Friday, December 20.

Classes will resume on Monday, January 6.

Office Hours During Christmas Break

Please note the following schedule for the Main Office over Christmas Vacation:

• Closed Friday, December 20 - Walk Holiday
• Open Monday, December 23: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Closed Tuesday, December 24
• Closed Wednesday, December 25 - Merry Christmas!
• Open Thursday, December 26: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Open Friday, December 27: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Open Monday, December 30: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Closed Tuesday, December 31
• Closed Wednesday, January 1 - Happy New Year!
• Closed Thursday, January 2 - Happy Founder's Day! (Marist Brothers)
• Open Friday, January 3: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Before visiting the school, please confirm that the person or office you need to see or visit is available and is not on vacation or unavailable due to other commitments.

School Directory

 

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Supporting Central Catholic

The Central Catholic experience is made possible by the generous support of our parents, alumni, and friends. The Christmas Season is an important reminder of our many blessings.

December 31 is the final day to make a tax-deductible gift for the 2024 tax year.

 

The Central Catholic High School family wishes you and your loved ones the precious gifts of good health, joy, peace, and love this Christmas season and every day ahead.