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Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association
Protection of Personal Information
Privacy Statement
ACSTA is committed to controlling the collection, use and disclosure of the personal information provided by members of the Board of Directors, our member boards, other orgahizations and participants in our conferences and programs. Such information may include name, address, telephone number, email address, age and place of employment. ACSTA collects and uses this personal information primarily for the purpose of communicating Association business and for program and conference updates.
Unless specifically authorized to do so, or if release is required or permitted by law, ACSTA will not sell, lease or trade your personal information to other third parties.
Our practices for the protection of personal information are established to ensure the confidentiality of the personal Information provided to us. These practices are based on the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information and compliant with federal and provincial privacy laws including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Personal Information Protection Act.
Website and Email
These practices also apply to personal information collected through our website and email. Although our website does not .collect visitor information in the form of domain or Internet Protocol ("IP") address, it does collect information regarding which pages are accessed. This information is used internally to help us manage and improve the content of our website and to diagnose technical problems. ACSTA does not store "cookies" on your computer when you visit our website. All information sent to ACSTA goes directly to the ACSTA office and is not stor.ed on an online database.
The ACSTA website also contains links to member boards and some organizations which have shown support for Catholic education. Our practices' for protection of personal information does not apply to these links. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of the individual. sites as you visit them.
Our Commitment
ACSTA is committed to protecting personal information provided to us by members of the Board of Directors, member boards and participants of Association hosted conferences and programs, and the fair handling of it at all times by adhering to the following principles:
1. All personal information provided to ACSTA shall be managed responsibly and appropriately.
2. ACSTA shall identify the purpose(s) for the collection of personal information at or before the time the information is collected.
3. Personal information will not be randomly collected and will be limited to the purpose for which it is collected.
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The ACSTA Catholic Dimension is bi-annual newsletter. It highlights current issues in Catholic education in Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Yukon, as well as events in our Catholic schools.
Please feel free to share the Catholic Dimension with everyone in your community.
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- Summer 2016
- A Minister and his Guidelines
- Fall 2015
- The Guarantee of Catholic Education
The Doctrines of Hollow Rights and Permeation - Spring 2015
- Loyola High School and Religious Collective Rights in a Secular State
- Fall 2014
- “God Keep Our Land . . .”: Canadian Religious Pluralism and the Law
- Spring 2014
- Reasonable Limits in a Free and Democratic Society
- Fall 2013
- Freedom of Conscience and Religion
- Spring 2013
- Act 3, Scene 4
Legally Speaking - Spring 2013 - Fall 2012
- In This Corner... Human Rights Legislation and Catholic Education
- Spring 2012
- Bills, Thrills, and Chills
- Fall 2011
- IN MEDIAS RES
- Spring 2011
- Catholic and Public - Not An Oxymoron
Catholic and Public - Not An Oxymoron - Fall 2010
- ABC, 123, Existence AND Equity: Back to Basics
ABC, 123, Existence AND Equity: Back to Basics - Spring 2010
- Ask not what your country can do for you
What can you do for your Catholic schools? - Fall 2009
- Knock, Knock... Opening up the School Act
Proposed changes to the School Act - Spring 2009
- Here comes da Judge
Legal successes in Alberta's Catholic schools - Fall 2008
- Catholic Education: Hip to be square
Legal exploration of the distinctness of Catholic schools - Spring 2008
- The Santa Claus(e)
"Catholicity clause" in teacher contracts for Catholic school teachers - Fall 2007
- Repay to Caesar
Catholic school rights and responsibilities in regards to Canon Law and civil law - Spring 2007
- Behind every successful right
History behind the constitutional right of Catholic schools in Alberta Act, 1905. - Fall 2006
- One of these things is not like the others
Differences between Catholic school rights in each province in Canada - Spring 2006
- No representation without taxation
Education tax assessment base - Fall 2005
- Catholic school rights "North of 60"
Rights of Catholic schools in the Northwest Territories. - Spring 2005
- Long before Alberta was even a province
Constitutional establishment of Catholic schools in Alberta. - Fall 2004
- Teachers of faith – An expectation and a right
Role of the Catholic school teacher, constitutional expectations - Spring 2004
- Public meetings, public questions, public answers
Extending Catholic school districts through the expansion: pertinent questions. - Fall 2003
- Catholic impact in Commission report
Alberta’s Commission on Learning’s 1993 report: Alberta's first in-depth examination of its education system in more than thirty years. - Spring 2003
- Reconstitutionalizing the St. Paul Mosaic
An exploration of the history and contemporary issues facing Catholic schools in St. Paul, AB. - Fall 2002
- Responding to expansion requests
Extending Catholic school districts through the expansion. - Fall 2001
- Bill 16 contains a potpourri of risks and benefits for Catholic Education
Tax assessment (Bill 16) in Alberta and how it affects Catholic schools. - Spring 2001
- What Makes a Catholic School Catholic?
What makes Catholic schools distinct? - Fall 2000
- Can One Enjoy Both Francophone and Catholic Constitutional Rights?
An exploration of Francophone and Catholic constitutional rights. - Spring 2000
- What is the connection between Quebec Secession and Catholic school rights in Alberta?
The constitutional rights for Catholic education in Alberta. - Fall 1999
- Catholic school 4x4s died in 1913, why do they remain an administrative requirement?
A discussion of the 4x4 method of forming Catholic school districts.
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The ACSTA's annual S.P.I.C.E. (Sharing Purpose in Catholic Education) Retreat brings together members of the Catholic school communities to collaborate and explore current issues in Catholic education.
Featured for Catholic School Teachers, Catholic School Staff, Curriculum Leaders, Catholic Trustees, Parents, Parish Priests, and Religious Leaders.
2025 SPICE Retreat
Thursday, May 1st - Sunday, May 4th
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
1 Centennial Drive, Kananaskis Village, Alberta T0L 2H0 Canada Phone: 403/591-7711 / Map and Directions
Join us for a transformative retreat journey in 2025, as we embrace the Jubilee theme through scripture, reflection, and community!
The ACSTA's annual S.P.I.C.E. (Sharing Purpose in Catholic Education) Retreat brings together members of the Catholic school communities to collaborate and explore current issues in Catholic education.
S.P.I.C.E is featured for Catholic School Teachers, Catholic School Staff, Curriculum Leaders, Catholic Trustees, Parents, Parish Priests, and Religious Leaders.
Led by David Wells, this year’s retreat centers on the profound messages of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, guiding us to deepen our faith, trust in God’s providence, and live as hopeful missionaries.
S.P.I.C.E will conclude with a collaborative and Spirit-led discernment session, culminating in reflections on hope as our foundation, inheritance, and legacy.
Let us gather to rest, renew, and journey together in hope, inspired by God’s Word and guided by the insights of Spes non Confundit.
2025 SPICE Program Poster Attend SPICE for Credit!
REGISTER HERE
Registration Fee: $930.00 (GST exempt)
The fee includes registration, materials and meals (Accommodation is not included)
ACSTA must receive all registrations no later than Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Invoice/Payments: The registration fee can be paid via e-transfer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or a check can be mailed to ACSTA, Suite #205, 9940 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 2N2. If you have any further questions about the payments, please call 780-484-6209 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. All payments must be received prior to the Retreat. Thank you.
Music: If you play a musical instrument, please bring it to the Retreat and join in the daily celebrations and social get-togethers.
Please note: This is a working Retreat; all components of the program (daytime and evening) are an integral part of the Retreat and are designed to build community among the Retreat participants. Therefore, bringing spouses and other family members who are not registered is not encouraged.
Due to health regulations, Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge does not allow pets in any gathering and eating areas (this includes the Gold/Silver Room, Bronze Room, Convention Lobby, Walker Room, Champion Room, Rockies Room, Sinclair Room, Conference Boardroom, and Pocaterra Room). Please respect other participants' comfort and those who have allergies. https://lodgeatkananaskis.com/stay/pet-policy/
If your registration confirmation email does not arrive in your inbox, please check your spam or junk email folder.
Cancellations: The Registration fee is non-refundable; however, replacement names will be accepted.
Terms and Conditions: If you have any concerns about the information that is submitted through this form, please read the ACSTA Privacy Statement https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eDsQQr-RqK50qccqEcCEeqPbUKI0tE3X/view?usp=sharing . The registrant consents to the use of his/her image or likeness incidental to any transmission or reproduction of the event.
Accommodation
Please get in touch with the ACSTA Office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you are having trouble reserving a room under the ACSTA Room Block.
We kindly request that you book your hotel accommodations only after completing your registration. This process will allow ACSTA to manage the room block effectively and ensure availability for all registered participants.
A room block is reserved by the ACSTA for SPICE from Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, 4, 2025. The registration fee for the Retreat does not include accommodation. You are responsible for booking and paying for your own accommodation directly with the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
To ensure a smooth and organized process, we will be monitoring the room block and verifying that bookings are made in accordance with your registration. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us facilitate these arrangements.
Occupancy for Single, Double, Lofts and upgrades are available. If you are sharing a room with another registrant(s), you are personally responsible for any arrangements for the room and charges.
You can enhance your stay with Marriott Bonvoy Points. For more information, please visit https://www.marriott.com/loyalty.mi
To book your room, the following are available:
- In-house reservations team at 1-833-440-1964 or 587-328-6223
- Marriott reservations at 1-888-236-2427
- Book your group rate online for Spice 2025
All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.
(Start Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025 - End Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025)
Your special group rate (Start Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025 - End Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025): Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection for $237.00 CAD - $337.00 CAD per night.
Cut-Off Date: Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Wednesday, April 2, 2025, for SPICE.
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2025 ACSTA AGM & Convention
Friday, November 14th - Sunday, November 16th
The Westin Edmonton - 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7 - Convention and Conference Facilities Layout
2025 ACSTA AGM& Convention Program
- ACSTA Awards (The deadline for submission is August 15th
- In Memoriam (The deadline for submission is November 1st
- Nomination Form - ACSTA President and Vice-President
The guest room block is now open
To obtain the special discounted rate, rooms must be reserved prior to Thursday, October 24, 2025. Reservation requests received after this date will be accepted on a space availability basis only and may be at a higher rate per night.
Please note that a limited number of rooms have been blocked for Thursday, November 13th for the Board of Directors, who will be attending the Board Orientation, which is taking place on Thursday, November 13th at 1:30 p.m.
Click here to book your group rate for the Alberta Catholic School Trustees AGM.
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ACSTA Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Catholic Education
The deadline for submission is August 15th
Award Categories
Life Membership
The Life Membership Award recognizes:
faithful commitment to Association business (allowing priority of time commitment to attend meetings and functions of the Association);
constant accomplishment of all special duties assigned to Directors (both in local communication in a public relations capacity for the Association, and in overall dedication to special assignments);
supportive and continuous service for Catholic education, as expressed through the Association; and
personal leadership on the Board of Directors, enabling the Association to progress and grow.
Eligibility: Must be a Past President of ACSTA
Honorary Life Membership
The Honorary Life Membership Award recognizes:
- An individual, other than a trustee, for their outstanding support for Catholic education in Alberta, Northwest Territories and/or Yukon.
Eligibility: The nominee may be any individual other than a Catholic School Trustee (e.g. Alberta Learning officials, school district superintendents, school-based personnel, and others) who has contributed to or provided support to Catholic Education in AB, NWT and/or Yukon in a significant way.
Long Service
This award honors trustees of member boards who have served for extended periods, acknowledging their dedication and longevity in Catholic education. It recognizes:
Service Milestones: 10, 15, 20 and 25 years service
Eligibility: Awards will be granted for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service deemed recognizable by the local board and the ACSTA Officers (President, Vice-President and Executive Director). The trustee must be nominated by a member board.
Meritorious Service
The Meritorious Service Award recognizes
- A Catholic school trustee for their outstanding service and dedication to Catholic education.
Eligibility: The nominee must be a Catholic school trustee serving on a member board of the Association. The nominee must be nominated by an ACSTA member board and/or an ACSTA Board of Director.
Appreciation
The Appreciation Award recognizes
- An individual, group or organization in appreciation of commitment and contribution to Catholic education in Alberta, Northwest Territories and/or Yukon.
Eligibility: The nominee may be an individual (other than a sitting trustee), group or organization. The individual can be nominated by an ACSTA member board and/or a ACSTA Board of Director.
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Current Legal Challenges to Alberta’s Catholic Separate Schools
Friday, September 28, 2018
Location: Wingate by Wyndham Calgary South Hotel
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Alberta Education and Governmental Stakeholders
Alberta MLA Contact Information
Alberta School Boards Association
Alberta School Councils' Association
Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
College of Alberta School Superintendents
Rural Municipalities of Alberta
Alberta Catholic Educational Stakeholders
Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta
Edmonton Catholic Teachers Local #54
Alberta Catholic Colleges/University
St. Joseph's College - University of Alberta
Canadian Catholic Educational Stakeholders
Canadian Catholic School Trustees' Association
Catholic Universities and Colleges in Canada
Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association
Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association
International Catholic Education Stakeholders
National Catholic Education Association
BIshops & Diocesan Offices
Archdiocese of Grouard - McLennan
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
Roman Catholic Diocese of Mackenzie - Fort Smith
Alberta Catholic Organizations
Catholic Women's League: Alberta - Mackenzie Provincial Council
Knights of Columbus: Alberta - Northwest Territories State Council
Catholic Media
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation
Faith Development Links
Catholic Information Centre - "Catholics on the Net"
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ACSTA Staff
Brendan Cavanagh, Executive Director
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ACSTA Office: 780-484-6209
Michelle Collett, Office Manager
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Charlotte Taillon, Director of Communications & Government Relations
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Lorraine Simi Chellakudam, Executive Assistant
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Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association
#205, 9940 - 106 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2N2
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