Vision: Mother Theodore Catholic Academies (MTCA) students will flourish spiritually and academically.
Mission: MTCA lives the mission of the Catholic Church by teaching, serving, and forming students in the heart of Indianapolis.
February 2024
Holy Angels Begins a New Era
Dear Mother Theodore Catholic Academy Stakeholders,
Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education. This year the theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community." I am so excited that Catholic Schools Week is here! As a Catholic school leader I am pleased to highlight and showcase the amazing opportunities and possibilities that the Mother Theodore Catholic Academies offers our students and communities. This month I want to highlight Holy Angels Catholic School and what the school and community provide to our scholars.
This spring, Holy Angels will embark upon a principal search. Currently Mr. Howard Carter is acting as interim principal. Mr. Carter comes to Holy Angels Catholic School with 20 plus years in public school education and recent experience at the Indiana Department of Education. We are thankful and blessed that Mr. Carter stepped up to secure leadership this semester. If you are interested in being part of our search committee, please let me know. The search will start in the next few weeks.
Since Holy Angels Catholic School's founding in 1907, it has provided a faith-filled and academically rigorous experience that forms both the mind and the heart. Our faculty and staff members work together with our hundreds of scholars from grades PreK-6 and their families to create a vibrant and thriving community. We are currently looking into an innovative curriculum for next year to enhance our scholars' educational experiences.
Throughout the year, scholars are invited to grow in their personal relationship with God, serve others, learn about the Catholic faith, receive the Sacraments, and worship together. They participate in weekly Masses, prayer services, Sacramental preparation, Advent, Lent, and other celebrations of the Church Year. Mass is weekly on Wednesdays starting at 9a.m. We welcome you to join the school community for masses weekly.
Catholic Schools Week is an opportunity for all Catholic schools around the United States to showcase what sets us apart from other public, non-public and charter schools. Our love and dedication to our mission and the Eucharist is the first thing that comes to my mind. We are so blessed to be able to proclaim our love for our faith.
I want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. It is because of generous donors, volunteers, partnerships, and prayers that the Mother Theodore Catholic Academies are able to make a difference and provide opportunities and possibilities to our students in greater Indianapolis.
God bless you always,
Ronda Swartz
MTCA Food Program Featured in Criterion
An article about the new MTCA food pantries was featured in the Catholic Schools Week edition of the Criterion. Food pantries have been or will be installed in all of the MTCA schools to assist families in need of some assistance with food.
Click here to read the full article.
Teacher Professional Development
Faculty and staff from the MTCA schools participated in a professional development workshop on January 8. One session focused on "Teachers as Superheroes."
School Happenings
Central Catholic
Students had a great time recently celebrating the 100th day of school.
Holy Angels
Holy Angels kicked off Catholic Schools Week by having a mismatched day.
St. Philip Neri
Miss Sitzman’s 1st grade class recently learned about chimpanzees. They participated in interactive activities to learn more about these animals.
Support the Mother Theodore Catholic Academies with a bequest in your will
What are charitable bequests? Charitable bequests are gifts made as part of a will or trust and are one of the most popular and flexible ways to support the Catholic causes that are important to you and your family. A charitable bequest to a nonprofit organization such as the Archdiocese of Indianapolis or any of its parishes, schools or ministries demonstrates your commitment to stewardship and leaving a charitable legacy after your death.
How do I provide for a charitable bequest? Simple language included in your will or trust provides your intention to benefit a Catholic cause. We can provide you with sample bequest language. If you have already left the Church in your will, please share this information at www.archindy.org/GiftIntention so we can steward your gift appropriately when the time comes. And, if you would like more information regarding bequests, please contact us at www.archindy.org/CCF or call 317-236-1482.
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For more information
- To inquire about donating to MTCA, please contact Valerie Bendel at vbendel@archindy.org or call 317-236-1426.
- To inquire about the strategic direction of our schools, please contact Executive Director, Ronda Swartz at rswartz@archindy.org or call 317 236-7322.
