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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Through our 48 parishes and a wide variety of programs and services for every age and stage of life, we seek to engage with the communities of Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands of British Columbia to contribute to and build up faith, hope and love in the communities we serve.

Through the missionary spirit created by the Holy Childhood Association, younger members of the Church become committed to assist and be of service to those in need. Through "Children helping Children" thousands of Canadian Catholic children share their resources with children in mission lands. All Canadians can encourage our children through their financial generosity to support mission children throughout our world.

Standards and Curriculum Island Catholic Schools meet or exceed Ministry of Education standards in areas of academics, athletics, languages, and fine arts. Our schools follow prescribed Ministry of Education curriculum in addition to providing students with locally developed courses. Parental Involvement Parents and teachers are partners in education. In Island Catholic Schools, parents are actively involved at various levels including Parent Advisory Council and Local School Council levels. International Students Island Catholic Schools welcome international students to both our elementary schools and our High School. Our international student programs serve to enrich the education for both visiting students and local students. Click here for more information about Island Catholic Schools international student program.

In a world that has enough food, medicine and technology, it is sad to see children still living in poverty, abuse and neglect. That is why Ashid K. Bahl founded the Society, to show people that we can make a difference by helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Locally, we have helped with specialized medical treatments, equipment and medicine not covered by our health care system and not accessible due to financial constraints. Special needs children have gained access to specialized walkers, van and porch lifts, communication devices, food, clothing, playgrounds, and the Annual Santa’s Express. Internationally, we have helped with water wells, educational supplies, toys, and have been able to build & support several orphanages and schools. 90% of our funding comes in the form of private and corporate donations. Our Society is 99% volunteer based, which keeps our administrative costs low and hence that money raised can be best spent helping children.