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Sunday Mass: a sacred invitation - will you accept?

April 22, 2025
By Kelly Marriott, Religion Coordinator

If a friend invited your family to dinner and told you Jesus would be there, wouldn’t you do whatever it took to attend, knowing the immeasurable blessing of being in His presence? Each time Mass is celebrated, Jesus is truly present. Do whatever it takes to attend every Sunday Mass so your family is blessed by:

  • Nourishment for the Soul – Just as parents ensure their children eat well to grow strong and healthy, Jesus provides the spiritual food we need to
    strengthen our souls. The Eucharist is not just symbolic; it sustains and transforms us.
  • Obedience to God – He explicitly calls us to keep the Sabbath holy. Bringing children to Mass teaches them to prioritize God’s law, reinforcing the
    importance of obedience in all aspects of life.
  • Hearing God’s Word – In a world full of distractions, children must learn to listen to God above all else. At Mass, they hear Scripture proclaimed, forming a
    habit of recognizing and responding to His voice.
  • Belonging to a family – Every Catholic, young and old, belongs to God’s family, the Church. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the
    midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). Children bless others simply by being active members.
  • Regular Mass attendance isn’t just a duty—it’s a gift that helps children become spiritually strong.

Make Mercy Your Family's Way of Life

February 19, 2025
By Kelly Marriott, Religion Coordinator

Mercy is showing kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, even when others may not deserve it. Taught early, mercy becomes a way of life. Fill your family’s year with the compassion and kindness of this virtue:

Foster kindness. Grab chances to be kind. Teach youngsters to pitch in without being asked. Allow someone to cut in line. Walk away from an argument. Hug a sad friend.
Forgive quickly. Jesus said, “If you forgive others their [sins], your heavenly Father will forgive you” (Matthew 6:14). Followers of Jesus forgive even before we are asked. Better still, forgive as God forgives: fully and fast.
Practice mercy. Choose a corporal or spiritual work of mercy and perform it as a family. Feed the hungry at a soup kitchen, give gently used clothing to a shelter, pray for the dead.
Pray for mercy. Prayer is powerful. Together, pray, "Lord I am a sinner; come with your mercy.” Also, pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy, a short, comforting prayer that can be said on regular Rosary beads.

Mindful Moments - Loving Right Right Now

January 16, 2025
By Charlie Seamans, Assistant Principal

Dr. MLK, Jr. said, “the time is always right to do what is right.” God provides this moment, and what is “right” can be realized through prayer and mindfulness. What “right” choices can you make right now in pursuit of God?

St. Ignatius reminds us that “love consists of sharing what one has, and what one is, with those one loves.” And that’s what’s offered to all of us, to take this right moment right now, and show love to others. This sharing means that we recognize the unique qualities, talents, and skills of others, we live alongside others, and we share power with others.  

So, as you notice your breath in this moment, say to yourself, “love right” as you inhale, and as you exhale, say to yourself, “right now.” Do this 10 times in this moment. 

Offer yourself this practice throughout the rest of January and beyond. Prayers for love, peace, strength, and wellness go out to you all.

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2/19/25 - By Kelly Marriott, Religion Coordinator
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