Faith and Wellness Day Brings City of Kawartha Lakes Students Together at St. Dominic CES
May 13, 2026
On May 7, St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School in Lindsay recently welcomed Grade 7 and 8 students from across the City of Kawartha Lakes Family of Schools for a day centred on faith, wellness, and community connection during Catholic Education Week.
Students from St. Dominic CES, St. Mary Catholic Elementary School, St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School gathered for the Faith and Wellness Day, an opportunity to reflect on the connection between faith, mental health, and personal well-being.
Throughout the day, students participated in five interactive learning rotations designed to encourage reflection, resilience, gratitude, and healthy relationships.
One session, Sacred Silence, introduced students to Christian meditation and scriptural reflection, helping them explore grounding techniques and the value of stillness in reducing stress and mental noise.
Another activity, The Infinite Loop, focused on social wellness and the importance of authentic human connection. Students discussed building supportive communities, practicing digital integrity, and setting healthy boundaries with technology to reduce feelings of isolation and digital burnout.
In Human Connection, students explored physical wellness and stress management through the understanding that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. The session highlighted how physical stress can impact emotional resilience, mood regulation, and mental clarity.
The Living Mosaic encouraged students to express the intersection of their personal faith and community belonging through collaborative art and reflection. The activity emphasized the importance of creativity, belonging, and emotional expression in supporting mental wellness.
Radiating Hope was a session focused on gratitude, hope, and letting go of internal burdens. Students learned about the value of externalizing worries and embracing faith-filled practices that create space for peace and healing.