We are pleased to partner with YMCA to provide before and after school care at St. Bridget Catholic School. Call our child care partner at (289) 928-2274 to learn more about their services.
About Our School
At St. Bridget Catholic School, it is our mission to be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education. We recognize our call to love and serve from our Master teacher Jesus Christ, and we are committed to creating a Catholic learning community under the protection of Mother Mary.
The Catholic Graduate Expectations are our foundation as we strive for academic excellence and the acknowledgement of those who achieve it. We recognize God as the source of all life and actively work to focus on social issues within our local and global communities.
We celebrate the diversity within our community with a collaborative approach to learning, in cooperation with parents, the Catholic faith community, and other organizations that recognize the value of our mission. Within the context of Catholic teaching and Sacramental living, our school community strives to demonstrate respect and reverence for all life, thus nurturing a safe, Christian environment for the entire school community.
Our patron saint is St. Bridget. St. Bridget was the daughter of the royal Prince of Sweden, named Birger, and of Ingeburdis, a descendent of the Gothic kings. From these pious parents she inherited a great love for the Passion of Our Lord. Her father consecrated all Fridays to special acts of penance, and from her childhood St. Bridget loved to meditate upon the Passion of Christ. In obedience to her father, at the age of fourteen she married Ulfo, Prince of Nericia in Sweden, by whom she had eight children, the last of whom, Catherine, is now honored among the saints. Later, the holy couple bound themselves by a vow of chastity and made a pilgrimage to Compostela in Galicia. On their return to Sweden, Ulfo, with his wife's consent, entered a Cistercian monastery, where he died soon after, in the odor of sanctity. After his death St. Bridget renounced her rank of Princess and changed her habit. In 1344, she built the great monastery of Wastein, which became the motherhouse of a new Order, that of the Brigittines. She next undertook a pilgrimage to Rome and to Palestine. Having satisfied her devotion at the holy places sanctified by the life and Passion of Our Redeemer, she returned to Rome, where she lived a year longer. During this time, she was sorely afflicted by sickness, but endured it with heroic patience and resignation. Her son, Birger, and her daughter, Catherine, were with her in her last moments. Having giving them her final instructions, she received the Last Sacraments and died in 1373. She is the patroness of Sweden. Her feast day is July 23.
As Catholic educators, we live according to our Father's code and to lead our students, by example, to live the basic truths of the gospel message. This is an awesome, yet inspiring challenge which we share with the parents of our young men and women.
Children learn what they live. Each day we have the opportunity to teach our students:
- to love by the way we love;
- to be generous by our generosity;
- to be passionate by our compassion; and
- to be forgiving by the way we forgive.
However, a person cannot give what he or she does not have. Unless we are living the Gospel message, we cannot lead our students to do so.
There are many hallmarks of a Catholic educator, including:
- Prayer - The challenges of our vocation, and indeed life in general, are great. To meet them we need to follow Christ's advice that we "ask the father in My name". Each Catholic educator has a duty to expose students to his or her particular style of prayer in order to assist students to recognize the value of prayer in daily life.
- Eucharist - Parish, school, and staff liturgies provide opportunities to celebrate our faith. Our example can testify to the Eucharist as a joyful source of strength and community building.
- Social Justice - This is the heart of the Christian message, that we "love one another as I have loved you". As our brother's and sister's keepers, we must be concerned about the aged, the poor, the oppressed, and any other marginalized group - both at home and abroad.
St. Bridget Catholic School opened its doors in 2004 and has grown into a welcoming and faith-filled community in Brooklin. The school's official blessing and opening were celebrated in 2005, marked by the creation of a special altar in the front foyer that continues to serve as a symbol of the community's shared faith and values. Built by students, staff, and families, the altar's foundation bricks feature words chosen by each class to represent the principles that guide the school community. Another cherished symbol of St. Bridget's spirit is a commemorative quilt created by students and sewn together by parent volunteers, reflecting the creativity, unity, and collaboration that continue to define the school.
Named after St. Bridget of Sweden, known for her deep faith, compassion, and dedication to helping others, the school is inspired by her example of kindness, service, and courage. Guided by these values, St. Bridget Catholic School fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to embrace their gifts, respect one another, and grow as caring members of their school, parish, and community.
St. Bridget’s Feast Day is July 23.
Our school hours are as follows:
8:45 a.m. - School Begins
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
3:15 p.m. - Dismissal
Help us to love, to forgive and to bring peace to our lives. Give us the courage to stand up for what is right. We pray that the Holy Spirit surrounds us and guides us to be dedicated students. We, as children of God, all make mistakes and look for forgiveness from you and God. Help us to accept the differences of others as well as our own. Keep us safe. Show us the way to everlasting life. Amen
Our board's School Year calendar is now available. Parents are encouraged to visit our school calendar webpage to receive the latest updates and emails on upcoming events and activities happening at school.
We welcome your questions, comments and concerns.
St. Bridget Catholic School
200 Carnwith Drive West
Brooklin, Ontario, L1M 2J8
Phone (905) 655-1875
Fax (905) 655-1890