RECENT NEWS
Celebrating the Mater Christi School Class of 2025: Commisioning & Graduation Ceremony
We proudly celebrated the Class of 2025 with a series of heartfelt and faith-filled graduation events that honored the character, accomplishments, and spirit of our students. The celebration began with the Commissioning Ceremony on Tuesday, June 4, one of the most moving traditions at Mater Christi. During this ceremony, teachers offered personal reflections about each student, speaking to their personality, growth, and the many ways they enriched our community through their time at MCS. This year, student awards were mailed to recipients and their families. These recognitions honor ... read more
Middle School Students Perform “Great Expectations”
At Mater Christi School, our commitment to academic excellence and the arts was on full display during the recent middle school production of Great Expectations presented on May 8, 2025. With 26 students involved, this year’s play was a true group effort that showcased talent, dedication, and an exceptional grasp of literary performance. Under the guidance of Literature Teacher Tim Fitzgerald, the students tackled a complex and intricate script with impressive confidence and clarity. Among the standout cast were two fifth graders and one fourth grader, proving that our younger ... read more
Fifth Graders Take History to the Streets of Boston!
On a rainy yet exhilarating spring day, all 37 of our fifth graders set off from Mater Christi School at 6:30 a.m. for a memorable journey to Boston—bringing their American Revolution studies to life in the heart of New England. Their adventure began at the iconic Old North Church, followed by a walking tour through the historic North End, where a sweet stop at Mike’s Pastry made the morning extra special. Students then traced the footsteps of patriots along the Freedom Trail, visiting powerful landmarks including the site of the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, the Granary Burial ... read more
May Crowning 2025
On Friday, May 2, 2025, we at Mater Christi School celebrated our annual May Crowning, a beloved Catholic tradition honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. This special event brought together our students, faculty, and families in prayer, reflection, and celebration of Mary’s love and devotion. We began the day with a beautiful school-wide Mass, officiated by Father Michael Carter, S.S.E., of St. Michael’s Edmundite community. Our first graders, from Mrs. Carrie Macedonia’s and Miss Sarah Bassett’s classes, confidently led the opening parts of Mass — an important leadership opportunity that ... read more
MCS Eighth Graders Awarded in Hildene Lincoln Essay Contest
At Mater Christi, our eighth graders have been participating in the Abraham Lincoln Hildene Essay Contest for several years. The contest is statewide and winners are chosen from four different regions throughout the state. Each year, the Hildene organization puts forth a topical and thought-provoking prompt: this year, the prompt asked students to consider a polarizing issue in their community, discuss the opposing sides of the issue and then to develop a hypothetical action that the community could take, not to change the other's mind, but to help reconcile the opposing groups and move ... read more