Called to Serve

Over the weekend, a team of Central Catholic students and adults participated in the Spicket River Cleanup, helping to keep the Spicket River Greenway adjacent to our campus clean!

On Thursday, August 20, Central Catholic hosted "One Stellar School Year Supply Drive," a joint project between CCHS and the Community Group for Summer Marist Service Day. Thank you to our student leaders, volunteers, and everyone who donated over 50 bags of school supplies, doubling our goal!

This spring, Molly Teece '17 started an initiative that provided hundreds of items of protective equipment, including masks, face shields, and “ear-savers,” to COVID-19 first responders. 

Central Catholic and the Community Group are joining forces for "One Stellar School Year Supply Drive" on Thursday, August 20. Pop your trunk to help kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students in Lawrence!

When the 13th Annual Catwalk4Cancer, originally scheduled for March 28, was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Committee refused to accept the event would not happen and produced a virtual event and video - The Red Carpet Special: Lights. Camera. Cure.

Thank you to all those who contributed to the Raider Day of Service at Central Catholic on May 6 - from the families who brought much-needed items, to the faculty and staff who collected and organized the donations, to Lazarus House Ministries for making it possible and for the good they do each and every day! We not only filled the truck, but staff had to go get an additional van!

The students and staff of CCHS are committed to the Marist ideal of serving others, particularly those most in need. In February, students helped transform a playroom for local residents. 

Raider Nation has risen to the occasion in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are writing letters, making masks, tutoring online, and spreading joy in many other ways during this difficult time. We continue to be inspired by their ingenuity and love.

Join us for our 13th Annual Catwalk4Cancer on Saturday, March 28. This student-powered fashion event combines a love for fashion with an incredible cause, helping people with cancer, and has raised a total of over $350,000 in the past 12 years by bringing together over 900 people annually.

CCHS senior Anthony Traficante '20 was recently named Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem (NH). Julia Storniolo '20 was also named a finalist for Youth of the Year based on her community service and contributions to the Club.

In recognition of World Read Aloud Day on February 5, 2020, a group of 18 Central Catholic High School freshmen brightened the day of some younger members of the Lawrence community by visiting Lawrence Catholic Academy (LCA) to read aloud to Pre-K students.

The spirit of Christmas giving is alive and well at Central Catholic! Entering its 18^th year, the Christmas Project is an entirely student-operated initiative where CCHS students collect funds and then personally shop for 48 of the ‘least favored’ families in the surrounding community.

The Central Catholic family came together once again for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Students collected and donated 1,200 food items for the Lazarus House Shelter and Food Pantry.