Our 2024 Gala Theme

Late have I loved You, Beauty so ancient and so new 

You are invited to celebrate these words from St. Augustine’s famous autobiography, The Confessions, for our gala Saturday, November 9 at 6 PM. Join us for a very special evening devoted to our school's book study of this masterpiece about the journey of a restless heart.

Come and enter the golden era of the Doctors of the Church and the drama of this seeker in the late fourth century who finally found the desire of his heart by embracing eternal love and truth Himself, Jesus Christ.

Delicious food, student recitations and theatrical fencing promise to make this an unforgettable night for every restless heart!

You have made us for Yourself Oh Lord and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee

Ticket Information

$150 per ticket

Tickets are sold out, if you are interested in our waiting list please email gala@holychildnm.com or call the office at 505-281-3077 by 11/4.

If you'd like to make a donation you can visit our giving page or scroll down for information on Sponsorships for your business! 

Details

When: November 9th, 2024

Time: 6pm - 10pm

Where: Albuquerque Country Club

Would you like to see photos from last year's Gala? Click below

Total Duel Wagers

Nathan | $372.59

Miriam | $361.87

Gala Sponsorships

Businesses and individuals can sponsor tables, students, teachers, and the entire 2024 HCCS Gala! These sponsorships directly support Holy Child Catholic School's mission of Raising Saints and Forming Scholars while keeping tuition low for our school families. It cost $9,000 to educate a child and we only charge a little over $5,000 for tuition. This means we will always have a gap to fill, and we work hard to make sure more families can afford to attend Holy Child Catholic school. 

Read the Sponsor Levels and benefits below and then follow the button to secure your donation or email gala@holychildnm.com for information on donating by check.

Sponsorship Levels

St. Anthony of Egypt
$1,500 Table Sponsor

St. Ambrose
$3,000 Gala Sponsor

St. Monica
$5,000 Gala Sponsor

St. Augustine
$10,000 Gala Sponsor

Sponsorship Benefits

When you choose any of the Sponsorship levels above, you receive access to any of the benefits listed below. Let us know which ones you would like to take advantage of when you purchase your sponsorship through the button below or by talking with your HCCS Development team representative. (you can email our Develeopment team with any questions. email: goodtruebeautiful@holychildnm.com )

If you will not be using your sponsorship to physically attend the Gala your sponsorship will benefit the following people to be able to attend...



Meet Our Emcee

We are so excited that Jessica Garate will be joining us for the second year in a row as our Emcee. Jesicca Garate is the main evening anchor - 5:30pm and 10:00pm - for KRQE News 13. She has been covering New Mexico news for over 19 years.

Jessica grew up in west Texas and Wyoming and is a graduate of the University of Wyoming, where she earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Her first journalism job was with Wyoming Public Radio, before going to work for KTWO TV in Casper, Wyoming and KWES TV in Midland, Texas.

Jessica has covered everything from education to politics. Last year she won her second Emmy Award for covering the kidnapping and murder of a Farmington woman. Her first Emmy was awarded for her coverage of the death of University of Wyoming college student, Matthew Shepard. Jessica was named a 2021 Woman of Influence by Albuquerque Business First and she has won numerous awards from the Texas Associated Press, Wyoming Association of Broadcasters, and the New Mexico Broadcasting Association.

Jessica moved to New Mexico in 2004 and instantly fell in love with the Land of Enchantment. She recently got married in 2023 and has an 8-year-old daughter, and 25-year-old future stepdaughter. She enjoys running in the bosque, playing golf, traveling, and snowboarding.