Hails Catholic Schools
To The Editor:

Catholic schools throughout the United States will celebrate the work they do [during Catholic School Week] January 27-February 2, an event [that] has been taking place for about 30 years. Now, I know first hand what these schools do in terms of educating children. At St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #5911 in Douglaston, we have seen the accomplishments of the students of St. Anastasia Elementary School. There are many that have been educated and have graduated and have gone on to fine Catholic high schools.

We have been involved with this school and helped raised money to help them with their various programs. We also realized these children are tomorrow's leaders [so we] also run an essay contest called, "The responsibility of a Catholic Citizen in a Free Society", which we have been doing for many years. We have found these children have turned in quite impressive essays. I believe that is due in part to the dedicated and caring teachers who do their best to see these children become the best they can be. That's why I praise Catholic schools and their ongoing contribution to education and their key role in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for our nation. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Bellerose