Full Letter below – clickable section copied here for ease of reading/use.
After many hours of discussion and prayer, the team was able to narrow down the list which can be found on the form attached. We are now asking for your help in determining three names to be submitted to the Archbishop for his consideration.
We encourage everyone, including students and adults, to share their input via the online form provided on the proposed names. We ask that you please include your first and last name in your submission to ensure individual
responses are represented only once.
The form can be found here: https://forms.gle/aL6L1sFjjFNTzJfP8
This form will be closed at 1pm on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
All Saints Central Catholic (ASCC)
-Unique (not aware of any other entity named this nearby, however there is a grade school in Omaha with this name)
-All Saints as a central high school allows students of any parish in our area to be represented
-We are all called to strive for sainthood
Archangels Central Catholic (ACC)
-Unique (not aware of any other entity named this nearby)
-When our parish family was established, the St. Michael the Archangel prayer became a unifying prayer amongst our parishes
-The Archangels are the liaison between God and man: Gabriel is the messenger of God, Michael is the defender, and Raphael is the healer
Divine Mercy Central Catholic (DMCC)
-Unique (there is a parish in Schuyler named this but not a school we are aware of in the state)
-Divine Mercy is the universal root of all of God’s acts, and is the cause of all actions God accomplishes outside of himself
-Divine Mercy is God’s love reaching down to meet our needs
Elizabeth Ann Seton Central Catholic (ESCC)
-Unique (not aware of any other schools in the area named this – there is a St. James/Seton K-8 school in Omaha)
-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first American-born saint and the founder of the Sisters of Charity
-She is the founder and patron saint of Catholic schools
-Spent her life working to improve education and provide for the poor as well as the needs of her family – serving others over self
Holy Family St. Francis Central Catholic (HFSF)
-This name allows representation from both schools, recognizing their history and traditions
-The Holy Family is the ultimate example of trusting in God and following his plan
-St. Francis founded the Franciscan order which founded both parishes
-In terms of Catholic Tradition the Holy Family consisting of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is primary (Holy Family first in name)
-We already compete as Holy Family St. Francis in One Act and Speech
Queen of Peace Central Catholic (QPCC) (QOP)
-Unique (not aware of any other entity named this nearby)
-Mary Queen of Peace is our intercessor with God to obtain the spirit of love, unity and reconciliation
-Unlike other statues of the Blessed Virgin, this statue is depicted holding an olive branch which symbolizes peace and
reminds us of God’s amazing plan of salvation and the expectation that all branches should bear fruit in abundance
Lindsay Holy Family Parish 