Saturday, October 17, 2026
Shining Light on Catholic Education
Help shine a light on Catholic education!
Our Event
Nazareth Guild 2026 Celebration of Light Gala
Join us for drinks, dinner, and community in support of our teachers, students, and schools!
📍 702 E Desmet Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🍸 Cocktail hour from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
🍴 Dinner seating begins at 6:30 PM
🕯️ Invocation, dinner, and program begin at 6:45 PM
We are so excited to see you at the event!
Our Sponsors
Partners in Catholic Education
Our fabulous sponsors have an integral role in making the Celebration of Light Gala a special night to honor our mission. We truly appreciate their support. Thank you, sponsors!

Event Menu
Salad:
Spring Mix & Arugula topped with Golden Beet Curls, Goat Cheese (*Dairy),
Sliced Pears, Shallots & House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)(VG)
*Artisan Rolls & Butter (Gluten, Wheat, Soybean)
Entree:
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Glaze, Served with
Roasted Garlic Rosemary Red Potatoes, Steamed
Baby Carrots & Asparagus (GF)
- OR -
Pan-seared & Roasted Chicken Breast topped with a Luscious
Wild Mushroom & Stone Ground Mustard Sauce (*Dairy),
Served with Roasted Garlic Rosemary Red Potatoes, Steamed Baby Carrots & Asparagus (GF)
- OR -
Vegan Entree:
Herb Crusted Tempeh with Cherry Glaze (VG)
Served with Roasted Garlic Rosemary Red Potatoes, Steamed Baby
Carrots & Asparagus (GF)
Desserts:
Dessert selections are pre-set at each table. Guests will enjoy one
of two featured desserts alternating place settings.
*If you indicate a food allergy or dietary restriction during registration, we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Event Details
Event Attire: Cocktail Attire
Event Emcees: Student emcees and entertainment provided by St. Patrick Catholic School and Tri-Cities Prep.
Champion of Catholic Education: We are honored to present the Champion of Catholic Education Award to Dave McKenna at this year's event.
Need Help Registering for the Event?:If you are in need of assistance to register for this event, please contact our office at 509-744-3259 or email us at info@nazarethguild.org.
Volunteer Opportunities: This event takes many hours and many hands to make possible. We would LOVE any help we can get! If you would like to volunteer to help us in any capacity, please email us at info@nazarethguild.org - or - follow this link to sign up for volunteer opportunities!