Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Marshall, MN one of 9 Minnesota schools to perform at Christmas by Candlelight hosted by Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (To be livestreamed!)

250+ K-8th grade students from across Minnesota to perform in concert with members of the St. Thomas Liturgical Choir hosted by Catholic Schools Center of Excellence. 

 

ST. PAUL - Christmas by Candlelight: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a brand-new Advent celebration bringing together nine Catholic school choirs from across Minnesota for an evening of sacred scripture, sacred music, and community. Hosted at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, this one-of-a-kind event blends the voices of Catholic elementary and middle school students with members of the University of St. Thomas Liturgical Choir in one of the Twin Cities’ most beautiful sacred spaces. This gathering is hosted by Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) in partnership with the University of St. Thomas. 

 The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 beginning at 7 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas, Chapel of Thomas Aquinas, 2115 Summit Ave, St Paul. The concert will also be livestreamed from CSCOE’s YouTube channel. The performance will include stunning candlelit chapel scenes at the University of St. Thomas; Performances by more than 250+ Catholic school students. 

 CSCOE’s innovative programs have been a game-changer in Catholic schools statewide. Each participating school receives a $1,000 music grant to celebrate and strengthen its music program. The evening also honors Catholic school music educators for their dedication and excellence. 

 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: 

  • Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Marshall  

  • Ave Maria Academy, Maple Grove 

  • St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, Brooklyn Park  

  • Pacelli Catholic School, Austin 

  • St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Buffalo  

  • St. Helena Catholic School, Minneapolis  

  • Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, Eagan  

  • St. Therese Catholic School, Deephaven  

  • Mary of Lourdes Catholic School, Little Falls  

  CSCOE is an innovative nonprofit that works with Catholic schools to enhance excellence and increase enrollment in Minnesota’s 151.